If you choose a supplier based solely on price and delivery promises—without verifying their compliance or financial health—you’re taking a major risk. Their tax status might be outdated, their cash flow unstable, and their reliability questionable. And when things start to go wrong—missed deliveries, stalled projects, regulatory issues—it’s often too

🌍 Africa’s Business Leaders Are at a Crossroads — Who Will Lead? In the next three years, the companies that master ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) will be the ones leading Africa’s supply chains — winning tenders, attracting investment, and expanding globally. For too long, ESG was seen as a

From hand-delivered lunchboxes to cloud-powered workflows, the principles of flawless execution are timeless. A 130-Year-Old Masterclass in Operational Excellence Every weekday in Mumbai, 5,000 dabbawalas navigate the city’s packed streets and trains to deliver 200,000 home-cooked lunches, with an error rate so tiny it’s been measured at one mistake in

Kenya’s public procurement sector is undergoing a critical transformation. In a bold policy move, the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has announced that county procurement officers will now be held personally liable for losses arising from lawsuits related to pending bills. This is not a minor adjustment, it’s a signal

Oracle may have edged out SAP globally but here’s the real question: Can either truly serve procurement teams in Africa?