The National Procurement Awards recognise procurement for what it is, a core component to a sound supply chain and overall business strategy. In 2020, each entrant faced a very extraordinary year with the pandemic having an impact on businesses across the nation, they demonstrated remarkable courage and ambition to keep going, which was recognised on […]
Do you want to save money? I pose this question to you not in a rhetorical sense, aiming to spark some sort of deep reflection on the meaning of life and the futility of wealth; but literally: do you want to save money? If so, you’re not alone. Deloitte’s 2020 Chief Procurement Officer […]
Part 1: Try to visualise this scene. Your R&D department has just finalised your new product design. You’re excited! The development from prototype took months. Jeff from procurement happens to walk by. “Hey, that looks cool.” He picks up your new GPS integrated, smart phone compatible, Spotify connected, ultra slim, fully waterproof fitness watch, and […]
Key Brexit Preparations to Ensure your Business’s Resilience As the Brexit deadline looms and with trade negotiations in a state of turbulence, Irish businesses must prepare for the change that lies ahead. From the 1st January 2021, rules for trading with the UK will change. IDDEA CEO and strategic sourcing specialist, Ingrid De Doncker, recently […]
It was a privilege to appear on RTE’s ‘Open for Business’; a mini-series supporting local Irish businesses and consumers on their journey through COVID-19 recovery, helping them adjust to the new normal. At IDDEA, we help customers buy better and I was delighted to have the opportunity to make a contribution and share our expertise. […]
What are SDGs? The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is a shared action plan for peace and prosperity, for people and the planet, now and into the future. More and more often, articles on LinkedIn are headlined with references to ‘the triple bottom line: people, planet and profit’, ‘the circular economy’, ‘sustainability’ and so on. […]
What is Innovation Procurement? Innovation procurement can deliver solutions to challenges of public interest, presenting businesses with opportunities through innovative product response. IDDEA procurement expert, Mary Ryan, provides an overview of the Innovation Procurement Brokers Project, offering valuable first-hand insight. Through her involvement in Procurement Transformation Institute (PTI), Mary has had the pleasure of […]
In 1859, Charles Darwin’s ground-breaking text, On the Origin of Species, changed the very fabric of scientific knowledge and the way we perceive the natural world. Darwin revealed to the world that ‘it is not the strongest of species that survives, but rather, that which is most adaptable to change.’ A veil had been lifted […]
Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay. This is a day where across the globe we come together to educate, celebrate and try to help our ailing planet and each other. This year has a significant new and urgent narrative as we all try to adapt to Covid 19 and our future beyond it. Ireland is still in lockdown, […]
Private Label has grown over the past 25 years, with grocery chains experiencing a significant rise in private label of up to 60% (Oracle, 2019). The objective required of procurement professionals in the retail industry is to ‘buy better’ and compete with discounters. With the uncertainties of post-Brexit, trade tariffs need to be taken into […]