Chapter 4.2

You can’t solve supply chain without procurement

Some people don’t care that much about procurement, and that’s ok.

But almost universally contractors appreciate the mission critical nature of their supply chains, and have a focus on improving how they manage them.

What we’ve learnt over the years is the two are inextricably linked. You can’t solve one without the other. Solve procurement and you solve supply chain management. But try and do one without the other, and you’re spinning your wheels. This chapter explains why.

Why procurement & supply chain must be connected

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5 – Connecting procurement

The core is poor connectivity throughout the procurement process. Here’s how to fix it.

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