Supply Chain - The Zimbabwe Independent

Topic : Supply Chain

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

Navigating dilemma of make or buy decision analysis in procurement

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

Shifting beyond procurement’s traditional and narrow remit

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

Harness the power of order fulfilment costs to improve customer experience

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

The real value of reverse logistics in procurement

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

It is back to basics through procurement specifications

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

Optimising last mile delivery strategies

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

MCAZ lauds CMCOMMS for winning continental award

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