SupplyChain Magazine June 2019 | Page 20

PROCUREMENT TRANSFORMATION
20 people with experience from across the globe which can be an advantage .” Safwat sums up the advantage to conducting operations in Canada . “ The great thing about the Canadian market is inclusion and diversity ,” adds Safwat . “ You tend to work across a massive variety of cultures and you need to be sensitive about approaching these cultures , but it ’ s a really great opportunity to build new relationships and leverage those in driving successful business results .
“ Accepting diversity allows different perspectives within a business . People will be able to share different experiences from different places . It also opens up a collaborative culture within the organisation in terms of being willing to accept others and collaboratively work toward common goals . This is an opportunity for organisations to tap into new areas that they have never thought about .”
The final aspect which rang true for each professional was the success of ProcureCon Canada not just as an event , but as a reflection of the region ’ s culture and commitment to supply chain excellence . “ Part of the reason I come is to network with my peers ,”
JUNE 2019