Deconstructing Tasks for Strategic Outsourcing and Efficiency in Supply Chain Management
NatQuest SCM Genius Network, 17th April 2025 In an era characterised by supply disruptions, rising costs, and the digitalisation of commerce, the operational framework for supply chain management is undergoing rapid transformation. The traditional model—focused on vertically integrated, compartmentalised functions—proves too inflexible for today’s environment of swift changes, platform economies, and omnichannel complexity. An emergent […]
The Strategic Alignment of Procurement and Commercial Functions
NatQuest SCM Genius Team – 2nd April 2025 Organisations face increasing pressure to manage value, cost, and risk across extended supply chains. As a result, procurement and commercial teams—historically separate in role and focus—are now required to work in closer alignment. The convergence of these functions is not merely operational; it is strategic. Organisations that […]
Procurement Orchestration: Coordinating Value Across the Procurement Function
NatQuest SCM Team – 26 March 2025 In large enterprises, procurement teams face increasing pressure to deliver cost savings, reduce risk, ensure compliance, and support sustainability—all while navigating an increasingly complex technology landscape. Yet in many organisations, procurement activities remain fragmented. The tools and systems that support sourcing, contracting, purchasing, and payment often operate in […]