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improvement in their processes and capabilities , they will then be upgraded to Strategic Partners , and then elevated to become a Corporate Champion and finally to a National Champion . This journey may take three to five years .”
TM has already amassed a strong portfolio of both foreign and local strategic suppliers such as Huawei , Fiberhome , Nokia as well as Opcom , Dura Mine and Lite Cable .
As the title implies , this procurement journey is one of continuous improvement . Procurement as a function will continue to change and evolve and TM must continue to evolve with it in order to continue to deliver success .
“ The future will see TM begin to better embrace new technology , organisational and process redesign , and continue to push for cultural change in supporting this changing space ,” says Mohamad .
“ We are expecting the Industrial Revolution 4.0 , and so the future of procurement will largely dependent on technology , robotic and Internet of Things ( IoT ). Through our journey , we are laying the foundations in order to be ready for this future .”
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