Summary The importance of procurement digital transformation has taken on renewed interest in a business’s procurement strategy. With the contemporary business landscape facing many challenges, businesses must reconceptualise their procurement strategies to meet the demands of today. Enter digital procurement—the approach you need to succeed. The ability to depend on data is an important component […]
Summary Consultancy careers are in high demand—across Europe and around the world. With substantial growth experienced each year, individuals are looking to enter the consulting field to gain knowledge and expertise in a wide range of industries and roles that can potentially help them further their careers. The ability to practise conscious humility is an […]
Summary Procurement digital transformation has become an interesting and necessary point of conversation for businesses everywhere. While many understand the need to stay ahead of these technologies and incorporate them into their business models, many detractors try to avoid any changes that could impact established systems and processes. In procurement, however, the need to adopt […]
Summary In the contemporary business environment, digital procurement is becoming increasingly popular and sought after by businesses around the world. The relationships between buyers and suppliers are one of the key components of the procurement process that needs to be digitalised to create lasting relationships and enjoy better opportunities. Using digitalisation to streamline the onboarding […]
Summary Strategic procurement has become a necessity in today’s business world and organisations try to remain competitive. Having the right procurement strategies in place can help increase supply chain agility and bring down costs, thereby increasing the value of goods and services to their customers. With the reduced cost of supplies, by negotiating and taking […]
Summary The world of consulting has been undergoing a massive transformation and management consulting jobs are experiencing the impacts of these changes. With most businesses having the infrastructures needed to operate all or most of their operations remotely, consulting firms are also shifting towards adopting remote consulting working models to become more accessible to a […]
Summary Inflation has become a troubling but necessary talking point in most business circles. Supply chain leaders are struggling to keep up with the rising prices and continue their business operations while mitigating these impacts. One of the key components that many businesses analyse is their supply chain visibility and how they can mitigate the […]
Summary Procurement 4.0 is a fast-growing concept that promotes the adoption and implementation of digital procurement processes which contemporary businesses are racing to incorporate into their operations. With certain government bodies across Europe and the world making these transformations mandatory in the face of unprecedented global challenges, businesses are moving away from traditional procurement techniques […]
Summary Procurement spending is rising and businesses are missing a vital component of the procurement function that is adding to this increase—indirect spending. More contemporary businesses are turning to external procurement services to help mitigate these costs since they lack the expertise and insights to create meaningful and impactful change. One of the key ways […]
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.