Author Archives for Simon Geale
Magic vs. Logic: How do you make decisions?
Humans are irrational. Did you know that 1 in 8 British men think they could take a point off Serena... View Article
The Innovation Game
Think Differently – think like a challenger How do small and innovative companies suddenly appear from nowhere? How are entrepreneurs... View Article
Successful collaboration: An introductory guide. Supplier Collaboration Series – Part 2
In the first part of this paper we looked at Supplier Collaboration: what it is, why do it, and who... View Article
It’s Do or Die Time – Supplier Collaboration Series Part 1
Over the last few years, I’ve been fortunate enough to have researched and delivered a number of presentations and workshops... View Article
The State of Procurement
Reality Checks for the UK Last month I did the unthinkable. I went to a procurement conference where nobody mentioned... View Article
Agile Procurement – what does it mean?
Long live agility. Savings are dead. Bold? Perhaps, but it conveys a simple message; Procurement’s purpose is changing in light... View Article
The Kite-Shaped Function
Networked Procurement functions will be Kite shaped. We can predict that now…because all the service functions will be. What do... View Article
Procurement will be Networked
We can predict that now How do we know? Procurement is a service function; it advises others how to spend... View Article
Preparing for Brexit
What you can do to get smart and get ahead Déjà vu? Here’s some advice on how to prepare from... View Article
Your Secret Weapon to Gaining Competitive Advantage
With the right tools, your suppliers can make all the difference. The best businesses are those that are always looking... View Article
Keep Your Friends Close And Your Suppliers Closer
It pays to build a better relationship with your supply chain. Outdated supplier management programs were based on power, with... View Article
It’s A Risky Business
Open your eyes to the potential risks around the corner Sometimes danger appears in the most innocuous places. For example,... View Article