Procurement's evolution in MENA: Insights from a CIPS leader
Release Date: 03/18/2024
From war zones to supply chains: What conflict teaches us
Spotlight on Procurement
Are we ready for war in an era of geopolitical instability? In this episode of Spotlight on Procurement, retired Major General and Professor Tim Hodgetts CB CBE OStJ DL, former Surgeon General of the UK Armed Forces, shares insider insights on the evolving challenges of military medicine, logistics, and global conflict preparedness—from predictive medical warning signs to the failure of just-in-time logistics in conflict.
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How to become a client of choice: Collaboration and leadership in procurement
Spotlight on Procurement
Emma-Jane Houghton, Director of Estate Strategy & Planning for the Atomic Weapons Establishment, is responsible for all master-planning activities at AWE. Prior to this, she led the commercial establishment of AWE’s multi-billion-pound, flagship infrastructure programme: Future Materials Campus. During this conversation Emma-Jane Hough and host Simon Lipscomb explore her personal reflections on what the concept of ‘clienting’ really means, the importance of client organisations enhancing their ‘clienting abilities’ to deliver outcomes for transformative...
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Procurement Snapshot: Leveraging procurement to navigate tariff uncertainty
Spotlight on Procurement
In this episode of Procurement snapshot, host Jessica Spicher sits down with Matthew Lekstutis, Director at Efficio, to discuss the evolving landscape of tariffs and the critical role procurement plays in mitigating risks.
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How to build influence in procurement: Mastering LinkedIn and soft skills
Spotlight on Procurement
Tom Mills, a prominent voice in procurement with over 84,000 LinkedIn, shares how he harnessed LinkedIn to build his influence and elevate the procurement profession.
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Navigating procurement in 2025: Trends, challenges, and opportunities
Spotlight on Procurement
As we step into 2025, the world of procurement and supply chains is brimming with challenges and opportunities. From navigating shifting global markets to embracing sustainability and technological advancements, this episode offers expert insights into what lies ahead. Host Simon Lipscomb and a panel of Efficio experts explore the key trends impacting procurement and supply chains across various industries and regions.
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Transforming procurement: Lessons in leadership, culture, and people
Spotlight on Procurement
Karina Hill, Director of People and Culture at IPC Asia, discusses the role of “people” in facilitating successful transformations, based on her experience of driving change in the company's procurement structure.
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Procurement Snapshot: Collaboration between procurement and finance
Spotlight on Procurement
Host Jessica Spicher takes the mic for a new series of shorter, insightful episodes called Procurement Snapshot. We start the series with a focus on procurement’s critical relationship with finance. Jessica interviews Vice President, Fabian Bodoky, about the evolving collaboration between procurement and finance in private equity and high-growth tech companies.
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Decarbonising Procurement: Best practices for a green supply chain
Spotlight on Procurement
Mat Langley, Global Procurement Head, Sustainability at CBRE, discusses the pressing challenge of decarbonising supply chains, particularly the complexities around emissions, supplier engagement, and carbon accounting.
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Transforming NHS Procurement: Harnessing data and innovation to deliver patient safety
Spotlight on Procurement
Simon Clarke, Managing Director of Birmingham and Solihull Procurement Collaborative, and Mat Oram, CEO & Co-founder of AdviseInc Ltd, dive into the critical role of procurement in the NHS, focusing on the challenges and opportunities presented by data management, financial constraints, and the evolving nature of supply chain practices in healthcare.
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Resilience in global supply chains: Navigating black swans and geopolitical shifts
Spotlight on Procurement
Marco Forgione MCIEx, Director General at The Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade as well as Visiting Professor, at Aston University and Ashray Lavsi, Principal at Efficio, discuss global supply chain challenges in recent years, including the impact of events like the CrowdStrike IT outage.
info_outlineSam 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.