Navigating dilemma of make or buy decision analysis in procurement
The production cost and the need to pursue quality control initiatives are seen as the major triggers of a make-or-buy decision analysis in procurement.
By Charles Nyika
Oct. 3, 2025
Shifting beyond procurement’s traditional and narrow remit
As the supply chain industry braces for more changes in the coming years, the already razor thin profit margins are getting slimmer.
By Charles Nyika
Sep. 26, 2025
Harness the power of order fulfilment costs to improve customer experience
Supply chains will be left with narrow margins for investments.
By Charles Nyika
Sep. 19, 2025
The real value of reverse logistics in procurement
TRADITIONALLY, reverse logistics has always been regarded as the ugly stepchild of supply chain management and for a good reason.
By Charles Nyika
Sep. 5, 2025
It is back to basics through procurement specifications
Many user departments continue to fail procurement by submitting poorly written specifications.
By Charles Nyika
Aug. 29, 2025
Optimising last mile delivery strategies
Beyond the pandemic, the last mile delivery service will forever remain crucial. It is like the final lap of a race. But as has been demonstrated over the years, it can make or break the supply chain
By Charles Nyika
Aug. 15, 2025
MCAZ lauds CMCOMMS for winning continental award
MEDICINES Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) executive director Richard Tendayi Rukwata has applauded CMCOMMS for receiving a continental award
By Kirsty Sibanda and Pride Nyamupangedengu
Aug. 13, 2025
Quotation procurement method often misread
In supply chain management, every dollar counts and knowing which procurement method to adopt at what point and under what circumstances can be a game changer
By Charles Nyika
Aug. 1, 2025
Value stream mapping: Taking costs out of the supply chains
The best-in-class supply chain professionals don’t react to the future
By Charles Nyika
Jul. 18, 2025
