table . “ Companies , and telecom companies specifically , must work on cost efficiency and how to manage their spend by using proper sourcing and negotiation plans , and planning ahead in collaboration with all other stakeholders and departments ,” says Nehme . Thanks to its involvement in an early stage , Vodafone Qatar ’ s supply chain team can more easily align its strategy with the company ’ s overall goals and objectives . “ We assess what the company needs to develop our strategy – first planning is vital for the supply chain ,” Nehme emphasises . “ We collaborate with our partners and suppliers from outside and with internal stakeholders . What is the best form of planning to do ? What can we optimise for our three and five-year plans ? This is the key part of any successful procurement strategy .”
At the same time , another important factor to consider is risk mitigation . “ Risk is critical for supply chain management , in all terms ,” Nehme says .
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