world events , and become proactive in thinking about what the future is going to be like in 10 or 15 years , this is leading to a pace of change which is , in some ways , breathless . It ’ s a great time for a CPO , who has perhaps spent their career in the private sector , to move across ,” he continues .
“ There ’ s a real understanding [ in procurement ] that every dollar , euro or pound can change a life .
And to take that concept into government is really exciting .”
There are existing examples too . “ We ’ re working heavily in the US where governments are looking to create change through technology to ensure their supply chain is ethical . Look at the likes of Abu Dhabi or Saudi Arabia . Their 2030 vision is all about how they can move away from an oil-based economy towards
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