Summary Companies operating within the current globalised landscape can no longer rely on a digital transformation rooted in their base operations and local operations to carry them to transformation success. In the current cutthroat market, companies must tailor their digital transformation to suit the unique locales of their key operations. To rise to the need […]
Summary Even while the economic landscape appears bleaker with each passing crisis, procurement has grown as a career field and provided aspiring professionals with more opportunities to advance their skill set. The value of procurement has never been higher: Crises have revealed weaknesses across several industries and global structures. While procurement has always been a […]
Every year, Trends Magazine editors choose 250 Trends Gazelles who are the fastest-growing companies in the region and play a leading role in developing the economic landscape and driving competition. This year, Kronos Group has once again been honoured as a Trends Gazelle nominee for 2022 in the large company category. It is an honour […]
Summary There is no question that all transformation, across all functions of a business—from finance to procurement—must be digital. As the business landscape changes, new crises emerge, and unforeseen challenges take over the environment, however—ensuring that your company’s operations are aligned consistently with these priorities is not a straightforward feat. What does digital transformation mean […]
Summary The burden on healthcare has been a topic that has made headlines over the past few years. In 2022, as global economies start to adapt to the volatile landscape and prepare for these uncertainties, the healthcare industry also looks toward optimisation. With the right support, healthcare providers are better equipped to meet their primary […]
Summary The weaknesses in critical functions, including procurement and supply chain operations, have come into much sharper focus in recent years. Here is why adequate purchasing training, adapted to suit the predicted challenges ahead, may be the solution to tackling these obstacles. Reframing the approach to procurement: Procurement has, in recent years, turned into a […]
Summary As companies adjust to a more digitalised landscape, they turn their attention to the tools that make optimisation possible. eAuctions are one such tool that is changing the way purchasing is done. Leveraging eAuctions for optimised spending: When choosing the commodities that will benefit from an eAuction, companies must opt for goods that operate […]
Summary There is no singular definition of procurement excellence. From meeting executive expectations to risk mitigation and improving competitiveness, definitions vary. Each of these priorities, however, are interconnected. It is up to companies to balance these priorities simultaneously while watching over the overall health of the company to ensure a more crisis-prepared, future-focused framework. The […]
Summary The best way to insulate critical business functions and infrastructure from risks is evolving at breakneck speed to keep up with the sharp rise in digitalisation and economic uncertainties that are taking over the business landscape. The race to access specialised procurement services: Human resource shortages, alongside the need for innovation, means companies must […]
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.