Procurement's evolution in MENA: Insights from a CIPS leader
Spotlight on Procurement
Sam Achampong FCIPS, Regional Managing Director of CIPS Middle East & North Africa (MENA), discusses how the procurement profession has transformed since he moved to Dubai in 2008 and the challenges and opportunities the region offers.
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A journey from Mars: What does a four decade career in Procurement look like?
Spotlight on Procurement
We sit down with Malcolm Harrison, the former Chief Procurement Officer of Nestlé and, most recently, the former CEO of the Crown Commercial Service and of CIPS. During this episode, Malcolm takes us through his over 40 years in the procurement profession, the changes he's seen take place and his thoughts on the future of procurement.
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From ESG to Capital Projects to M&As: Our procurement and supply chain experts’ 2024 predictions
Spotlight on Procurement
We're starting the year by pulling together different views on what the next 12 months look like for procurement and supply chain across a range of industries.
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Navigating the AI revolution: balancing risks and rewards in procurement
Spotlight on Procurement
Aris Georgopoulos, Assistant Professor in Public Law and European Law at the University of Nottingham, who is also the Head of the Innovation, AI, Strategic, and Defence Procurement Research Unit, discusses AI in the context of procurement and how it has the potential to change the way we see the world, the way that we work and the way that we live our lives.
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Startups, networking, and imposter syndrome: Talking all things growth in procurement
Spotlight on Procurement
Rendi Miller, VP of Global Travel and Procurement at Qualtrics, discusses her extensive experience in procurement roles in tech startups and high-growth companies.
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"In the North East of England, social value isn't a choice. It's a necessity" – Using local government procurement as a force for good
Spotlight on Procurement
Darren Knowd MBA, (Durham) MCIPS, Head of Procurement, Sales and Business Services at Durham County Council, discusses procurement at a local government level and the importance of social value.
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“We've not seen such a change since the 1890s”: From combustion engines to electric vehicles
Spotlight on Procurement
Rob Johnson, former Global Purchasing Director, Jaguar Land Rover, and Honorary Professor at Nottingham University Business School, discusses his experience in the automotive industry and the industrial revolution as we move from combustion engines to electrification.
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Procurement is simple – the challenge is deciding what you want to achieve
Spotlight on Procurement
Andy Clark, Head of Commercial Services at Yorkshire Water, discusses his unusual route into procurement, having never run a procurement process. He believes that procurement has a wider purpose than just procuring goods and services and that understanding the business's core purpose is crucial for turbocharging its operations.
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“It's trendy to say we're moving beyond savings”: Getting the procurement basics right at Marks & Spencer
Spotlight on Procurement
Andrew Newnham, Chief Procurement Officer at Marks & Spencer, discusses the challenges he faces in the current economic environment, as well as and the importance of negotiating, measuring savings, and understanding sourcing.
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“We have something that I really think is revolutionary”: A deep dive into the US cannabis industry
Spotlight on Procurement
Joining us in this episode are two leaders in a young and fast-developing industry: cannabis. In this episode, Timeka Drew (Founder & CEO of Biko Flower), Tony Kim (CEO of Telos CG Inc) and host, Simon Lipscomb, discuss: The history of cannabis legalisation and the cannabis industry in the US The supply chain challenges that the industry faces in different US states The role of social equity in the cannabis industry Where the cannabis industry is headed
info_outlinePaul Ekins OBE, Professor of Resources and Environmental Policy at University College London (UCL) boldly speaks out on sustainability and environmental economics. Paul is one of the most esteemed thinkers in this field and was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2015 New Year Honours for services to environmental policy.
Key discussion points include:
- How did Paul become interested in environmental economics and policy?
- Are economic growth and environmental sustainability congruent?
- Who is responsible for driving change if the Government and businesses are not sufficiently doing so?
- What does the future of sustainability look like to Paul?
- What does biodiversity really mean for life as we know it?
- And much more …