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How Losing Tenders Helped Us Build the eProcurement Platform Africa Needed

In 2013, we were just getting started in business. Young. Ambitious. Fired up by the promise of the Access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO) program; a bold initiative that set aside 30% of public procurement for youth, women, and persons with disabilities. People just like us. We believed this was

Mastering Procurement Complexity: How Scale Empowers CFOs, CPOs, IT & Legal Teams

Procurement often looks deceptively simple—sourcing, negotiating, and saving costs. But like an iceberg, the true work lies below the surface. Hidden from plain view are the systems, processes, and decisions that determine whether procurement runs smoothly—or not at all. At Scale, we’ve spent years building the technology that handles the

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Scale Is Powering the Future of Sustainable Procurement in Africa

Procurement is evolving. It’s no longer just about price, timelines, and compliance. Today, it’s about purpose, and procurement teams are stepping up to drive real change in how businesses impact people and the planet. At Scale, we’re building the tools to make sustainable, inclusive, and responsible procurement the new normal.

Negotiating Like a Pro: Data-Driven Procurement Strategies for Better Deals

The Negotiation Line You’re on a call with a supplier quoting $60 per unit when $50 is the market norm. Sound familiar? Procurement pros face this daily—construction budgets bloated by inflated material costs, logistics margins squeezed by rising freight rates. The best don’t guess or haggle—they rely on data-driven procurement

CAPEX vs OPEX: Why Smart Procurement Teams Choose Scale to Manage Both

In modern organizations, procurement is no longer just about buying—it’s about aligning spend with strategy. Whether you’re investing in heavy machinery for a new production line or renewing your team’s monthly software subscription, one question matters more than any other: Are you in control of your CAPEX and OPEX? If

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