Business ecosystems have become “the topic on almost every corporate board’s agenda”, according to the World Economic Forum. They are both the present and the exciting future. But what exactly are business ecosystems and why have they grown in such prominence today? What is a business ecosystem? Investopedia defines a business ecosystem as a “network […]
The Procurement Principles that Set Us Apart
At Procurement Cube we like to think we’re a bit different than other procurement consultancies. We’re not just your run of the mill procurement company. We don’t come in and slash your outgoings. Oh wait, that’s what you want us to do? Well, it’s not as simple as that. In fact, an approach to procurement […]
The Hidden Benefits of Staff Training
Staff training is often treated as a necessary evil; a box you need to tick to fulfil what is expected of an organisation. Several businesses try to get away with doing the most basic of training workshops, considering such skills development to be a distraction from the actual work. But quality training delivered at the […]
When Saving Money Costs You More
Some people believe that a procurement strategy is simply a cost-saving gimmick: it analyses your business and sees where you can trim the fat to make a leaner and meaner organisation. But a good procurement strategy does a lot more than that. It isn’t always about cutting costs. There are many other ways Business Focused […]
The Key to Achieving Growth through Mergers and Acquisitions
In today’s competitive world, it’s necessary for companies to stay ahead of the curve. Constant growth has become an essential component of modern businesses – and more and more companies are choosing mergers and acquisitions (M&As) as a strategy to achieve it. Benefits of M&As But why have M&As become the strategy of choice for […]
