FOREWORD Procurement is at the heart of a successful , progressive business
During the pandemic , procurement and supply chain professionals became part of international news conversation , but now they are here to stay
“ The business world would never be the same again ”
For too long , the procurement function within a business was seen as a back office function , without ever consistently being perceived as an area of the organisation that was critical to wider strategic success .
Once the pandemic and lock-downs fast-tracked the skills and professionalism of the function to international headlines , the business world would never be the same again .
Our cover story this month encapsulates just how the importance of procurement is genuinely becoming part of the strategic planning of every progressive business .
Barry Parkin , the Chief Procurement and Sustainability Officer at Mars Inc explains how vital procurement is to Mars ’ net-zero efforts , and I hope you agree is a fascinating insight into how a global leader is leveraging their supply operation to make a real difference to the planet .
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