Summary For your business to survive and thrive during these trying times, you need to ensure that there is no stone left unturned when it comes to ensuring profitability. Procurement costs may be the simplest place to start in this endeavour and create the biggest impact towards a stronger bottom line. A few strategic steps […]
Summary Businesses are highly incentivised to widen their supply chains to reach more countries, driven by the cost and competitive advantages that come with the importation of foreign-made raw materials. This lets them move assembly closer to the market or outsource manufacturing to destinations that allow labour costs to be optimised. Businesses need to follow […]
Summary End-to-end procurement outsourcing is a growing industry with many businesses opting to hand over certain functions or entire departments to external parties who have the expertise to carry out those tasks. Over the years, this has proven to be a great way for procurement outsourcing companies to add value to organisations by classifying core […]
Summary IT procurement consultants are an important part of the procurement process, especially in today’s business landscape. As businesses face challenges that are indicative of the times they operate in, the need for urgent solutions is becoming increasingly vital. Utilising consultants with experience in procurement and IT can help businesses achieve critical goals such as […]
Summary Even the most experienced economist or economic body cannot predict a recession and its impact with absolute certainty. And even though businesses are aware of the impending recession, they may not be fully prepared or aware of how to deal with the repercussions. Together with a sustainable procurement training programme, businesses can develop contingency […]
Summary With the urgency of businesses needing to adopt new ways of doing things and with the emergence of AI and other disruptive technology, procurement leaders are using digital tools to become more efficient and build their bottom line. While adopting AI in procurement is the way of the future, its complexities can create challenges […]
Summary Identifying a clear roadmap for your procurement function can help you discover the future of your business. In order to do this, a company must distance itself from its current operations. In this Kronos Group blog post we explore: The tools you need to build a clear procurement roadmap: Ensure that your company has […]
Summary There are four key features that spell success for any procurement function—regardless of industry or size. They are: ——————————————————————————————————————– Modern-day business managers are constantly racking their brains, trying to stay on top of an ever-evolving, unstable market and remain competitive in a global marketplace. The vulnerability of the procurement function is a popular topic, […]
Summary All businesses are on the path to digitalisation. The rapid pace at which technology adapts, however, means that this journey is in constant progress. Benefitting from the many advantages of a more streamlined digital procurement process enhances your business from the inside-out. It helps you: Create transparency: transparency is a valuable feature for any […]
Julie Brand
A part of Kronos Group’s team since 2018, Julie is a leader who has honed her specialisation in business transformation and utilised her expansive financial expertise to power business strategy and add value to what we do. She has amassed experience (Pfizer, Sony, AXA, SMEC, Tradelink) all over the world in strategy, project management, analysis, and supply chain.