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“ We ensure that every pound we spend actually drives progress towards a greener, sustainable, inclusive and more connected future”

MARK OSMER, PROCUREMENT BUSINESS PARTNER, TRANSLINK of recent disruptions caused by global events like the COVID-19 pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine, which exposed vulnerabilities in extended supply chains.
“ Accountants can tell you why you went bust, but procurement professionals can prevent you from going bust,” highlights Mark.“ For example, through dual sourcing: identifying those strategic components we need that are coming from a single factory in a volatile geopolitical region.”
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