2. Categories

      Procurement Topics: Contract Management, Demand Management, Invoicing & Payment, Outsourcing, Preferential Procurement, Procurement Ethics, Procurement Technology, Risk Management, Sourcing, Spend Analysis & Benchmarking, Supplier Diversity, Supplier Relationship Management, Sustainable Procurement, Value creation
      B2B Social Media: Online Supply Communities, Open Innovation, SM B2B Marketing, SM Customer Driven Support
      Industry Groups: Construction, Defence & Aerospace, Education, Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing & Automotive, Public Sector, Resources, Retail & CPG/FMCG, Utilities
      Categories / Commodities: Business Travel, Capital Equipment, Construction & Building, Electronic & High Tech, Fuels & Lubricants, Managed Print Services, Marketing & Advertising, Metals & Minerals, Office Suppliers, Services Procurement, Transport & Logistics
      Procurement People: Careers, Leadership, People on the move, Talent Management

  3. Quotes

    1. “ It is not only consumers who win. Suppliers also stand to benefit from these promotions, specifically if they are able to forecast production needs optimally. ”
      By Jon Martinek
    2. “ The result is that we now receive proactive enquiries from suppliers requesting the opportunity to be included in these promotions. ”
      By Jon Martinek
    3. “ Lowering prices and offering better value allows existing customers and a new pool of potential customers to make repeat purchases more often… and outstanding cost-saving benefit through a more predictable supply chain. ”
      By Don Frieson

  4. Topics Mentioned


  1. Walmart woos local suppliers

    iol.co.za (Apr 23 2012) Supplier Diversity , Value creation , Retail & CPG/FMCG , Marketing & Advertising

    1. Walmart woos local suppliers

      In a bid to expose South African suppliers to Walmart’s philosophy of price-cutting promotions, the retailer plans host 10 local suppliers at its US base in Arkansas next month.  The retailer, which last year bought a controlling stake in Massmart, is courting local suppliers by drawing them into the long-period price-reduction business model.

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