SupplyChain Magazine July 2017 | Page 33

AFRICA
and complex issues has been essential . Kung ’ u adds : “ The supply chain needs to be strong , it needs to be efficient and we need to be accountable .”
Working in partnership with key stakeholders and buyers , setting up long-term and regional agreements has enabled Kung ’ u to become what she describes as a ‘ gatekeeper ’ for the various countries , providing strong leadership throughout the organisation ’ s global initiatives . With a limited visibility of supply chain practices at regional and HQ level in areas such as data analysis , contract management , and spend with regards to a particular supplier or category of goods and services , the organisation has since placed significant investment in both staffing and recruitment . The IRC is also
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