KPMG’s Tanya Wade on Winning Hearts & Minds For Procurement Transformation
A deep dive with KPMG’s SAP Transformation expert on bridging people, process, and technology.
Hey Changemakers,
Welcome to our sixth edition filled with insights and practical takeaways. Here’s what we’re diving into this week:
A Conversation with Tanya Wade
Global Risk Roundup: What to Watch Now
The Art of What's Possible: ERP 2.0 with AI Agents
A Conversation with Tanya Wade
We recently caught up with Tanya Wade, a strategic leader specialising in SAP-driven transformation at KMPG. Tanya brings 10 years of experience in SAP technologies and 20 years in Procurement to the table, and unpacked with us what it really takes for procurement to drive innovative and effective solutions in today’s complex business environments.
What we covered:
Why procurement struggles with adapting to new technology.
The “Golden Triangle” of process, people and technology in transformation.
Why procurement leaders can’t secure budgets for technology - is it really a budget issue, or is it about influence and priorities?
Business cases… how does procurement reframe the conversation and speak C-suite language?
Understanding ROI, savings are important but are you underestimating risk avoidance?
Don’s miss the full conversation:
Global Risk Roundup
Here are the latest risks we’ve got our eyes on this week:
1. Upcoming Changes in Shipment Data Practices
Shippers should prepare for upcoming modifications to how shipment data is collected and managed. These changes are expected to have widespread implications, requiring adjustments in logistics strategies and supply chain management to maintain efficiency and compliance in data reporting practices. (Source)
2. Trump Tariffs & U.S. Trade Policy
Recent reports indicate that U.S. companies are encountering challenges in complying with USMCA requirements following the implementation of tariffs introduced during the Trump administration. According to industry groups, these measures could affect domestic competitiveness and may lead to higher operational costs and increased consumer prices. (Source)
3. U.S. Port Fees Impact on Grain Exporters
Proposed port fee increases targeting China-built vessels are set to raise operating costs for U.S. ports. This change could disproportionately affect grain exporters by increasing shipping expenses, reducing the competitiveness of U.S. agricultural exports in the global market. (Source)
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That’s it for this week, Changemakers!
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