Publications
Nestlé : a more holistic approach to sustainability. Published on July 2023
Nestlé recently took the surprising decision to no longer be carbon neutral. The company recognizes that carbon neutrality alone is not enough to solve the fundamental problem of carbon emissions. It will have to work with its suppliers to find sustainable solutions...
How can digitization help the procurement function to cope with the increasing complexity of a business that is subject to the multi-polarization of supplier markets in response to current geo-political trends ? Published on June 2023
"It used to be that, for decades, markets favored buyers due to continuous increases in production capacity. At that time, supply far outstripped demand, and negotiations involving several competing suppliers systematically resulted in lower prices. Then came price...
Allegory of the destruction of a societal and environmental ecosystem: the dramatic story of the island of Haiti. Published June 2023
The story of the island of Haiti is a compendium of the worst that can undoubtedly be inflicted in terms of societal and environmental over-exploitation. It's easy to compare what was imposed on this territory just a little smaller than Belgium for 500 years with the...
“Value creation through collaboration: the challenge of silo management and silo objectives”: employees do not do what is expected (working collaboratively), but what is evaluated (the results of their objectives). Published on June 2023
It's hardly surprising, then, that silo management persists, despite costly transformation projects.Silo management, also known as "silo management", is a widespread traditional approach. This management method divides the company's various functions and departments...
How companies can use the individual goal-setting process to improve their environmental and societal impact and avoid green and rainbow washing lawsuits. Published on June 2023
Goal-setting is an essential practice for companies, enabling them to go beyond their financial objectives towards the realization of their vision. Objectives provide clear direction and define what is expected of employees. By setting specific, measurable targets, a...
The concept of Regenerative Procurement comes from the Latin regeneratio, “return to life”. It’s a holistic approach aimed at restoring the business environment, creating a wider ecosystem through committed and sincere partnership approaches. Published on June 2023
The approach applies equally to purchasing and sales departments, who feel that the time has come to embark on a regenerative approach to business relationships.I had the opportunity to explain the concept of regenerative procurement in a previous article. The...
How companies can use the individual goal-setting process to improve their environmental and societal impact and avoid green and rainbow washing lawsuits. Published on June 2023
Goal-setting is an essential practice for companies, enabling them to go beyond their financial objectives towards the realization of their vision. Objectives provide clear direction and define what is expected of employees. By setting specific, measurable targets, a...
Procurement departments on the front line as world class car manufacturers are accused by NGOs of using forced labor. Published on July 2023
The lawsuit brought by an NGO against Mercedes, BMW and Audi illustrates the need for a revised approach to the relationships that companies maintain with their suppliers through their procurement functions. In this respect, I advocate the development of the...
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