When supplier and customer non-performance leaves you high and dry The premise of UK commercial law is that you have to prove your loss, and prove that the loss is due to the actions of the defaulting party. Many companies
As a result of our ongoing commitment to developing aspiring procurement and supply professionals, we are delighted to announce that after 3 years as a subcontract provider, Aspire Procurement Training (the training division of Slater Austin) has now been awarded
Alignment to business strategy and ability to act Supply chain leaders have responsibility to the business in two areas. The first is obvious. Supply chain teams have clear objectives in terms of cost and availability, and supply chain leaders have
Practice doesn’t always make perfect They say you learn from your mistakes. If that is the case, when it comes to managing projects I should be a university professor by now! It certainly took me a number of attempts to
My children always laugh when I start making a case to them with “Back in the day…..”. A period of reflection every now and again, always serves as a good reminder that change is a part of advancement. My first
Why is it always about the big brands? Have you noticed that the vast majority of business courses and case studies are always about large global companies? The positive point here is that the audience can resonate with these brands,
Performance Improvement – Can the budget process deliver? Many organisations use the budget process to drive a continuous improvement challenge. Senior Managers spend hours working out how to shave a few percent off existing operational processes and resources. Whilst the
Building your team – Why Go for the Permanent Role? Have you ever received a speculative candidate CV hit your inbox from a trusted recruitment agency? On reflection, there is a difference between how the Supply Chain industry works at
Service Providers – Get the Balance Right between Cost and Service As a service provider to multiple customers, you have your own opportunity sweet spot – that perfect customer who will fill your capacity gaps and fall seamlessly into the
