FOREWORD
The push for technology and ESG continues to grow When it comes to the future of procurement , two trends are here to stay - the adoption of technology and the drive for more sustainable practices
“ Procurement today has the opportunity to deliver significant value within an organisation , providing it can successfully navigate modern complexities and challenges .”
“ Companies often neglect to view the supply chain as a whole and instead think only about their own environmental impact . A more mature approach is to recognise the direct and indirect impact that their actions have on their suppliers ”
In this month ’ s issue of Procurement Magazine we deep dive into the benefits of benchmarkingi n an era of disruption ; why supplier management demands a dynamic approach ; how procurement can avoid digital transformation burnout amid continuous disruption ; and why the time is nowt o improve ESG maturity in procurement if net-zero initiatives are to be met .
Procurement Magazine returns to London ! This October , Supply Chain Digital and Procurement Magazine return to London for an all-new event - PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN LIVE LONDON 2022 .
Held at the QEII Centre between the 12th and 13th of October 2022 , BMG ’ s all-new hybrid event incorporates two zones - SupplyChain LIVE and Procurement LIVE - to create a single EXPO style event .
PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN LIVE LONDON 2022 will give those attending the chance to showcase their values , products and services to partners and customers .
To find out more about PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN LIVE LONDON 2022 , click here .
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