Future Ready
Future Ready

Author: Tom Lewis

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2023-04-25

Total Pages: 310

ISBN-13: 111989462X

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Rethink climate, resilience, and sustainability for your organization In Future Ready: Your Organization’s Guide to Rethinking Climate, Resilience, and Sustainability, a team of business leaders with deep expertise in engineering, planning, finance, project, program implementation and advisory consulting perspective delivers an essential guide for executives, managers, and other business and infrastructure organization leaders to set and implement a resilience, sustainability and ESG strategy in complex project and operating environments. Through practical examples and proven insights, readers will learn to proactively engage with stakeholders, successfully plan, implement, and measure the impacts of their initiatives, and effectively communicate the results. In the book, the authors draw on hundreds of completed projects across a full range of client organizations, markets, sectors, and scales to equip readers with unprecedented insights and the behind-the-scenes work that went into making the projects successful. The authors also include: Strategies for identifying, cataloguing, and reporting risks—from the operational to the physical and transactional—as well as explanations of how climate risk scenarios can reveal hidden opportunities and unexpected vulnerabilities A Future Ready mindset and the specific examples of organizational sustainability and climate adaptation commitments and the paths companies have taken to meet their goals Critical questions that leaders must ask of themselves and their organizations before they begin a climate, resilience, and/or sustainability initiative A must-read guide for executives, board members, ESG professionals, and other business and infrastructure organization leaders, Future Ready belongs in the hands of anyone who finds themselves responsible for helping an organization achieve their environmental, social, and governance goals.

Understanding Sustainable Public Procurement
Understanding Sustainable Public Procurement

Author: Sanjay Kumar

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2022-10-07

Total Pages: 405

ISBN-13: 3031082583

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This book explores the development of sustainable public procurement (SPP) as a strategic policy instrument to support decoupling of economic growth from environmental degradation and enhancing social well-being. Offering an in-depth case study of India’s SPP implementation trajectory, it discusses the challenges of integrating sustainability criteria into purchasing decisions, and examines policy choices and best practices to address them. It investigates the legislative, institutional, and governance framework for SPP in India, and identifies priority actions to accelerate wider uptake of SPP policy and practices. Furthermore, the book highlights the evolving role of SPP policies in response to emerging global mega trends, such as international trade, low carbon economy, circular economy, and Industry 4.0. Given its scope, this book appeals to scholars of economics, public administration, and environmental and social sciences, as well as to policymakers, practitioners, and advocates interested in steering transformational changes towards mainstreaming sustainable procurement practices in developing economies at the desired scale. "This book comes at the right time to compensate for the lack of in-depth works on the origins, nature and reality of the implementation of sustainable purchases.” - Farid Yaker, Programme Officer, Sustainable Public Procurement, Economy Division, UNEP, Paris, France. “...If you are a procurement or sustainability professional anywhere in the world, please read this book. It will change the way you think and feel about your profession.” - Shaun McCarthy OBE, Chair, Supply Chain Sustainability School, London, UK & Director, Action Sustainability, London, UK

Future Cultures
Future Cultures

Author: Scott Smith

Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers

Published: 2023-10-03

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 1398612367

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It's hard to know what specific opportunities, technologies or challenges the future will bring. If you want to overcome the uncertainties of tomorrow, it's essential that you build a future culture. The potential for success is limitless for businesses which develop a culture designed for innovating and adapting to the future. Drawing upon decades of experience as futurists and consultants, Scott Smith and Susan Cox-Smith offer proven strategies that will allow you to fundamentally rewire your culture so that it becomes more fluent, agile and prepared to deal with whatever tomorrow will bring. From futureproofing your brand and manifesto to adapting the experience of your workforce, Future Cultures offers practical tools and techniques that will bring your focus out of the past and into the future. Through first-hand interviews and case studies from multinational companies such as IBM and the UN, this book will show how you can join the world's most innovative businesses by prioritizing tomorrow today.

The Procurement Value Proposition
The Procurement Value Proposition

Author: Gerard Chick

Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers

Published: 2014-12-03

Total Pages: 311

ISBN-13: 0749471204

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WINNER: ACA-Bruel 2015 - Grand Prix Businesses are going through rapid change due to an increased focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility, technological advances, geo-political and macro-economic change, and demographic shifts. If purchasing and supply chain managers are to embrace these challenges they must develop new ways of thinking about supply structures and processes as well as new skills and competencies. The Procurement Value Proposition examines these important changes that will have a profound effect on the way future procurement is carried out. It considers the implications of global economic transformation for procurement set against: changes in business contexts, purchasing strategies, organisational structure, roles and responsibilities, system development and skills required to work in the profession. This book discusses the value proposition offered by contemporary procurement to the sustainability and development of business. They examine how organizations that position procurement as a core business function will be able to drive a more competitive lever for change, and more readily adapt to the forces driving rapid change in the current global environment. The Procurement Value Proposition features case studies of companies that are moving through procurement transformation in a continual phase of movement and adaption to the multitude of shifts that are occurring. It features input, observations and case studies from CPO's, Commercial Directors and other Procurement and business leaders. The book considers a variety of geographical contexts and highlights differences between the US, the UK and China. Awarded the Grand Prix ACA-Bruel for its important contributions to the research and practice in procurement and supply chain management, it has been recognized for its ambitious vision of procurement.

Disruptive Procurement
Disruptive Procurement

Author: Michael F. Strohmer

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-04-12

Total Pages: 135

ISBN-13: 3030389502

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Disruptive Procurement is a radical new approach to creating value and innovation by challenging the status quo in the entire product and service line. It requires going far beyond conventional desktop procurement to understand the value the company brings to its customers as well as the value that suppliers bring to the company. By combining knowledge of these two dimensions, companies become far more flexible and they move closer to disrupting the environment in ways that create value. To move toward Disruptive Procurement, companies need a holistic view and a complete new set of capabilities for staff in marketing, sales, R&D, manufacturing, innovation, and, of course, procurement. This will only happen if procurement is fully backed by the Chief Executive Officer and companies embrace digital tools that will help make procurement slimmer and smarter.

Future-Proof Your Business
Future-Proof Your Business

Author: Tom Cheesewright

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2020-04-09

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 0241446457

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It has never been more important for business leaders to look to the future. Yet, when we are living through some of the most uncertain times we have ever faced, it can feel daunting to know where to start. In Future-Proof Your Business, applied futurist Tom Cheesewright will reveal industry techniques and tools to help you: - Scan the near horizon for incoming shocks - Look to the far future to define long-term strategy - Accelerate decision-making in your business - Delegate power to the front line, speeding your response - Streamline your organisation so it's agile and can adapt to change In our uncertain times, leaders who keep their focus on the future will be the ones who prevail.

Innovative Management Practices—An Interdisciplinary Approach with special reference to the New Normal
Innovative Management Practices—An Interdisciplinary Approach with special reference to the New Normal

Author: Prof. Gholam Syedain Khan

Publisher: Allied Publishers

Published: 2021-12-13

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 9390951089

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‘Innovative Management Practices—An Interdisciplinary Approach’ is a collection of innovative research work that improves understanding and collaboration in business, management, and technology in Asia in the 21st century. This edited book is ideal for managers, executives, academicians, researchers, decision-makers, policymakers, industry practitioners and students. The edited volume highlights topics such as capital markets, financial management, marketing strategy, consumer behavior, leadership and change management, corporate culture, teamwork and technology innovation in business and e-commerce. This volume is also intended to serve as a breeding ground for future researchers addressing the new normal for business.

Fit for Growth
Fit for Growth

Author: Vinay Couto

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2017-01-10

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 1119268532

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A practical approach to business transformation Fit for Growth* is a unique approach to business transformation that explicitly connects growth strategy with cost management and organization restructuring. Drawing on 70-plus years of strategy consulting experience and in-depth research, the experts at PwC’s Strategy& lay out a winning framework that helps CEOs and senior executives transform their organizations for sustainable, profitable growth. This approach gives structure to strategy while promoting lasting change. Examples from Strategy&’s hundreds of clients illustrate successful transformation on the ground, and illuminate how senior and middle managers are able to take ownership and even thrive during difficult periods of transition. Throughout the Fit for Growth process, the focus is on maintaining consistent high-value performance while enabling fundamental change. Strategy& has helped major clients around the globe achieve significant and sustained results with its research-backed approach to restructuring and cost reduction. This book provides practical guidance for leveraging that expertise to make the choices that allow companies to: Achieve growth while reducing costs Manage transformation and transition productively Create lasting competitive advantage Deliver reliable, high-value performance Sustainable success is founded on efficiency and high performance. Companies are always looking to do more with less, but their efforts often work against them in the long run. Total business transformation requires total buy-in, and it entails a series of decisions that must not be made lightly. The Fit for Growth approach provides a clear strategy and practical framework for growth-oriented change, with expert guidance on getting it right. *Fit for Growth is a registered service mark of PwC Strategy& Inc. in the United States

Trade Wars, Pandemics, and Chaos
Trade Wars, Pandemics, and Chaos

Author: Dr Elouise Epstein

Publisher:

Published: 2021-07-20

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9781736998106

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This book is an in-depth look at how to strategize, evaluate, and approach the wildly exciting world of digital procurement. More than any other enterprise function, procurement has grown from back-office cost control to strategic business partner. Today's procurement practitioners are at the forefront of innovation, sustainability, and social responsibility, making change by directing where and how enterprises spend their money. The transformation has been spurred by the billions of dollars invested in digital procurement solutions, which is fundamentally changing the traditional ways of operating. Within these pages you'll find a blueprint for approaching the complexity of procurement and making smart technology investments. You'll also become acquainted with the significant organizational implications of digital done well, and with success measures, watch-outs, and innovations in the offing. Taken together, a strong digital procurement capability will enable businesses to not only be prepared, but to thrive when confronted with tomorrow's disruption.

Developing Tailored Supply Strategies
Developing Tailored Supply Strategies

Author: Nancy Y. Moore

Publisher: Rand Corporation

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 0833041207

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Purchased goods and services are an increasingly large proportion of public and private enterprise budgets. Historically, purchased goods and services have accounted for less than a third of an enterprise's budget, but today many enterprises spend more than two-thirds of their budgets on purchased goods and services. Similarly, the Air Force and the Department of Defense (DoD) spend nearly half their budgets for purchased goods and services and an additional sixth on weapon procurement (with only a third going to military and civilian personnel costs). (See pp. 1-6.) Because of the growing importance of purchasing, many enterprises have sought to develop supply strategies for their purchased goods and services. This monograph is intended as a resource for procurement personnel developing supply strategies for the Air Force or DoD. It does not analyze current military procurement practices but rather synthesizes academic, business, and professional literature on developing and applying supply strategies. Its core is a synthesis of nearly a dozen different processes found in the literature.