Summary Learning where your organisation currently stands in terms of procurement maturity and clearly identifying any gaps, while laying out decisive procurement goals for the future, could be the difference between operational profits or losses in an uncertain business environment. During these trying times in which businesses have to adapt swiftly and be highly flexible, […]
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 Procurement is a growing industry and the need for experienced and knowledgeable professionals is paramount. Procurement managers have the opportunity to experience several benefits—the most important benefits being knowledge acquisition and the opportunity to work with many stakeholders and technologies. The position also comes with numerous responsibilities that are designed to offer strategic leadership […]
Summary The importance of managing spending cannot be overstated, especially in the digital world that contemporary businesses operate. Businesses around the world have undergone many changes and with these changes, the need to reassess their spending strategies has become a vital component of their business strategy. Managing spending is becoming more undeniable in the current […]
Summary The concept of the ‘new normal’ has been a term popularised in the past few years and as the effects of the pandemic continue with the emergence of inflation and economic uncertainty, businesses are constantly in crisis management mode. With the IMF already predicting a challenging economic state for 2023, businesses must focus on […]
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.