Stuart Irving

As a globally-based competitive regional management group, with a portfolio of differentiated, complementary, focused wholesale and retail formats, Massmart is well and truly a market leader across South Africa. With nine wholesale and retail chains, as well as a buying division, the Group has more than 400 stores and 500 buying group members across 13 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Each and every one of those outlets and members is aligned to a shared vision; high-volume and low-cost… عرض المزيد

As a globally-based competitive regional management group, with a portfolio of differentiated, complementary, focused wholesale and retail formats, Massmart is well and truly a market leader across South Africa. With nine wholesale and retail chains, as well as a buying division, the Group has more than 400 stores and 500 buying group members across 13 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Each and every one of those outlets and members is aligned to a shared vision; high-volume and low-cost distribution. Key to cementing this position and a successful, seamless operation across such a vast portfolio, is a solid and robust procurement and supply chain function and a fine understanding of the significant value that direct and indirect spend can bring. “I think that, particularly in multinational companies like Massmart, direct spend has been much more prevalent in everybody’s mind. But I also think a lot of multinationals are quite au-fait in terms of control spend and accountability with regards to direct spend,” says Melanie Pike, indirect procurement Manager for Massmart responsible for Masscash Retail and Wholesale division. عرض أقل

In 1988, 18-year-old Nigel Austin sold his first acid washed denim jacket in Geelong, Australia. It would be this sale that would sow the seed for fashion powerhouse Cotton On Group which, within 25 short years, has grown to become Australia’s largest global value fashion retailer, with seven brands, over 1,400 stores, and a footprint spanning 17 countries.

From Australia to the UAE, Brazil to Singapore, Cotton On Group has mushroomed in size over this short timeline, but one continent… عرض المزيد

In 1988, 18-year-old Nigel Austin sold his first acid washed denim jacket in Geelong, Australia. It would be this sale that would sow the seed for fashion powerhouse Cotton On Group which, within 25 short years, has grown to become Australia’s largest global value fashion retailer, with seven brands, over 1,400 stores, and a footprint spanning 17 countries.

From Australia to the UAE, Brazil to Singapore, Cotton On Group has mushroomed in size over this short timeline, but one continent has clearly been pivotal to its success – Africa. Home to seven of the fastest growing countries in the world, Africa has quickly emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the fashion industry. Recognising this, Cotton On Group has kept a keen eye on the fast-emerging scene, opening almost 170 stores in South Africa, six in Namibia, with additional sites in the pipeline. عرض أقل

Digital transformation is not a new concept: since the advent of the internet, companies have diligently adopted new digital tools – from blockchain to edge computing — to transform the way they collaborate and do business.

What has changed is the sheer volume of technology options that are now flooding the market. The proliferation of technology choices can be daunting for business owners and this is where KPMG New Zealand (NZ) intends to offer a helping hand. Renowned for its auditing,… عرض المزيد

Digital transformation is not a new concept: since the advent of the internet, companies have diligently adopted new digital tools – from blockchain to edge computing — to transform the way they collaborate and do business.

What has changed is the sheer volume of technology options that are now flooding the market. The proliferation of technology choices can be daunting for business owners and this is where KPMG New Zealand (NZ) intends to offer a helping hand. Renowned for its auditing, tax and advisory services, the firm is now helping companies navigate the swathes of digital tools in the market so they can achieve their strategic goals.

“Digital transformation isn’t a static point in time, it’s a repeating life cycle of continuous improvement and service delivery to customers,” reflects Chief Information Officer Cowan Pettigrew. عرض أقل

The built environment is a great metaphor for globalisation. It's getting axiomatic to say that the great cities of the world are becoming more alike, and that if you were to be dumped at random in any one of them the buildings alone would not be a sufficient clue to where you were. Populations are migrating to these environments because this is where the industry, commerce and housing is all concentrated and as a result, cities are getting larger, sometimes exponentially as populations… عرض المزيد

The built environment is a great metaphor for globalisation. It's getting axiomatic to say that the great cities of the world are becoming more alike, and that if you were to be dumped at random in any one of them the buildings alone would not be a sufficient clue to where you were. Populations are migrating to these environments because this is where the industry, commerce and housing is all concentrated and as a result, cities are getting larger, sometimes exponentially as populations explode.

Global businesses have one thing in common – they need premises, offices, factories or shops. Another thing is that, totally dependent as they are on getting the working environment right, securing and maintaining and managing those premises is very unlikely to be their core business. They universally resort to the services of a specialist to source, negotiate and eventually manage their premises, whether these are rented, leased or owned. عرض أقل

It would be a mistake to think of Westpac in the same way as one thinks of the big global corporate banks, even though it is one of the ‘big four’ in Australia. For a start it doesn’t even sound like a bank, its portmanteau name, adopted in 1982 when it merged with a number of Australian banks, signifying the western pacific region rather than the finance sector. Westpac has been in New Zealand ever since it was founded as the Bank of New South Wales in 1861, and today Westpac New Zealand is… عرض المزيد

It would be a mistake to think of Westpac in the same way as one thinks of the big global corporate banks, even though it is one of the ‘big four’ in Australia. For a start it doesn’t even sound like a bank, its portmanteau name, adopted in 1982 when it merged with a number of Australian banks, signifying the western pacific region rather than the finance sector. Westpac has been in New Zealand ever since it was founded as the Bank of New South Wales in 1861, and today Westpac New Zealand is the government banker as well as serving businesses throughout the country and more than 1.3mn customers.

Talking to Rob Halsall, the bank’s Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), one quickly begins to appreciate why it is different. For a start, it is very closely aligned to the values that make New Zealand an outstanding place to live. That’s illustrated by three issues it places right at the front of its agenda – promoting electrification in transport, tailoring its services for people with dementia and providing equal opportunities to women, especially in leadership roles. عرض أقل

Through the Sibika Project and other substantially successful projects in Africa, AUMS continuous to be an industry leading underground mining contractor.

Quickly moving to be the leading global producer of high quality graphite, Syrah Resources aims to supply traditional industrial and emerging technology markets.

The electric vehicle (EV) market is growing apace, leading to a growing demand for raw and processed materials needed to drive future technologies. Forecast to more than quadruple in size between 2017 and 2025, the market for lithium-ion batteries has led to the launch of new mining projects to cater to the accelerated demand… عرض المزيد

Quickly moving to be the leading global producer of high quality graphite, Syrah Resources aims to supply traditional industrial and emerging technology markets.

The electric vehicle (EV) market is growing apace, leading to a growing demand for raw and processed materials needed to drive future technologies. Forecast to more than quadruple in size between 2017 and 2025, the market for lithium-ion batteries has led to the launch of new mining projects to cater to the accelerated demand for natural graphite, an essential element required within the creation of EVs.

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Crown Resorts is a much larger business than it first appears. Crown Melbourne, a feature of the city since its opening in 1997, is a massive gaming and entertainment complex boasting more than 45 bars and restaurant spreading across multiple city blocks. It's become a major destination for Victoria and a magnet for tourists from around the world.

Far from being just the best and largest place for gambling in the entire Southern Hemisphere, it offers its visitors cinemas, retail… عرض المزيد

Crown Resorts is a much larger business than it first appears. Crown Melbourne, a feature of the city since its opening in 1997, is a massive gaming and entertainment complex boasting more than 45 bars and restaurant spreading across multiple city blocks. It's become a major destination for Victoria and a magnet for tourists from around the world.

Far from being just the best and largest place for gambling in the entire Southern Hemisphere, it offers its visitors cinemas, retail complexes, luxury accommodation and global food experiences from outlets such as Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, which can be found at Crown Towers, one of three hotels on the site. Though city-based, Crown Melbourne is aptly called a resort since it delivers everything a visitor could need, all on one site. عرض أقل

A cloud-based marketplace for modern business, SAP Ariba enables simple yet intelligent exchanges between millions of buyers and suppliers. But it’s much more than sourcing and procurement software: as a platform that drives value as its core function, SAP Ariba aims to transform businesses for the digital economy.

Every day, millions of companies use the SAP Ariba Network to manage their business relationships and allow their customers to shop, share and save.

As a cloud-based… عرض المزيد

A cloud-based marketplace for modern business, SAP Ariba enables simple yet intelligent exchanges between millions of buyers and suppliers. But it’s much more than sourcing and procurement software: as a platform that drives value as its core function, SAP Ariba aims to transform businesses for the digital economy.

Every day, millions of companies use the SAP Ariba Network to manage their business relationships and allow their customers to shop, share and save.

As a cloud-based business network, SAP Ariba enables users to discover, connect and collaborate around more than $1 trillion in commerce every year and build, manage and deepen their B2B relationships. Or more accurately, as SAP’s Lorraine Longato explains, “We don't sell software, we deliver business outcomes.” عرض أقل

Victoria University has undergone a five-year transformation in its supply chain processes, helping to streamline operations and elevate the higher education center to the forefront of sustainability.

University to most people on campus is a place to spend three to four years studying before going on to gain employment, travel or delve into further study. It is an institution to attend while working out your interests in life while meeting people from around the globe.

What is not… عرض المزيد

Victoria University has undergone a five-year transformation in its supply chain processes, helping to streamline operations and elevate the higher education center to the forefront of sustainability.

University to most people on campus is a place to spend three to four years studying before going on to gain employment, travel or delve into further study. It is an institution to attend while working out your interests in life while meeting people from around the globe.

What is not often noted is the operation that occurs behind the scenes to provide a seamless service for these students. عرض أقل