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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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 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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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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Market research in procurement is the process of gathering and analysing information about suppliers, products, services and market conditions to make informed procurement decisions. It is a crucial step in the procurement process that helps organisations identify potential suppliers, assess their capabilities, and understand market dynamics. We’ve drawn on our experience and research to bring you a list…
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What can procurement consultants deliver? Procurement consultancy is interesting that it blends very specialized expertise along with focus. And you know, what we’ve done for them is that we’ve done some project management work around the overall business improvement program throughout their organisation. And, you know, certainly the CEOs came to…
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In an age where diversity and choice reign supreme, the recent report by the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) highlights an irony in the Commonwealth’s procurement approach. The analogy of ‘AusTinder’ – as coined by Julian Hill MP – is fitting. Just as in the realm of…
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Reimagining how quick service restaurants (QSRs) approach the specification, sourcing, and management of COGS can yield substantial benefits, including cost reduction, alignment with evolving consumer preferences, as well as effective risk management. Over the last ten years, the quick service restaurant sector has grappled with considerable profitability challenges. Intensified competition,…
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Procurement fraud is a huge issue right now. According to PwC, over 51% of organisations worldwide have been victims of fraud in the past two years. Additionally, there are rising concerns about irregularities and intentional misconduct during the procurement process due to negligence or deliberate actions rooted in collusion and…
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Every procurement project comes with its risks. But the bigger, more complex projects can present unique issues, and with the extra time these projects can take to complete, there’s a greater chance of these issues cropping up. For the procurement professional a big project can be a career marker, but potentially a…
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