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Can Strategic Category Management Innovate the Future of Australian Food Manufacturing? – Part 2

Strategic Category Management

Part 2 of 2 Welcome to Part 2 of our exploration into Australian Food Manufacturing. In the first part, we uncovered the myriad challenges facing this dynamic sector. To conclude, we focus on how strategic procurement is not just responding to these challenges but is actively shaping the future of…

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Can Strategic Category Management Innovate the Future of Australian Food Manufacturing? – Part 1

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Part 1 of 2 In the Australian food manufacturing sector, the role of Strategic Category Management is paramount in navigating its multifaceted landscape. It is not merely a function of cost management, but a driving force for innovative solutions across the sector. Effective procurement strategies are not just about sourcing…

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5 Big Trends in Building & Construction: A Strategic Procurement Perspective – Part 2

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Introduction Overview of the current state of Australia’s building and construction sector In Part 1 of this series, we explored the increasing rate of insolvencies within the construction sector, recent legislative reforms, and the rigorous vetting of sustainable practices that are redefining the procurement landscape. If you missed it, you…

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5 Big Trends in Building & Construction: A Strategic Procurement Perspective – Part 1

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Introduction Overview of the current state of Australia’s building and construction sector The Australian building and construction sector is at a critical juncture. As it navigates a landscape marked by a surge in insolvencies, legislative shake-ups, and a heightened focus on sustainable practices. This two-part article provides a detailed analysis…

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Strategic Procurement: Navigating Australia’s Food and Hospitality Landscape – Part 2

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Welcome to Part 2 of our discussion on “Strategic Procurement: Navigating Australia’s Food and Hospitality Landscape.” Having established the strategic significance of procurement in Part 1, we now turn our focus to the sector’s responses to the challenges outlined previously. The sector’s adaptability is tested by cost volatility, supply chain…

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Comprara appoint new Director of Consulting

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Comprara Welcomes Emanuel Modrovic as Director of Consulting. Melbourne, Australia, 17th November 2023 – Comprara, leading procurement and consultancy firm, is delighted to announce the appointment of Emanuel Modrovic as the new Director of Consulting. This strategic hire significantly enhances Comprara’s capabilities and service offerings in the procurement consultancy sector. Emanuel Modrovic…

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Strategic Procurement: Navigating Australia’s Food and Hospitality Landscape – Part 1

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Part 1 of 2 The significance of procurement teams, historically seen as logistical backdrops, have done well to gain recognition not just for their operational role but for their strategic importance. This transformation didn’t happen overnight; it’s been propelled by the explosive growth in strategic spend and an increasingly intricate…

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November Monthly Digest

Comprara November Monthly Digest

A global recession, geopolitical turmoil and a continuing talent shortage is forcing a need to do more with less which we explore in 5 Ways Procurement Technology Can Help You Do More With Less. Agile procurement represents a dynamic approach that can transform the traditional processes which we explore in Agile procurement…

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How to Assess the Effectiveness of Procurement Training

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A recent CIPS survey found procurement salary increases to be in excess of 8%, year on year, as companies desperately try to hold on to staff. This approach cannot work. Like any profession, securing top talent is vital, but offering higher salaries as the sole incentive is unsustainable. This approach…

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Agile Procurement vs Traditional Procurement: Is It Out With the Old and In With the New?

Agile Procurement vs Traditional Procurement

Procurement will always be about three things: getting the right product or service in a timely fashion for the lowest price. The best way of achieving this, however, changes with the times. Over the last couple of years, supply chains have been buffeted by geopolitical instability, natural disasters and a…

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