Though COVID-19 vaccines have begun rolling out in SEA, ‘normal’ still feels like a faraway place. People continue taking precautions to maintain a safe environment both at home and work. More than a year of these concerns has led to real changes in consumer behaviour that are likely to outlast the pandemic itself. The convenience […]

​In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, some minor restrictions have been implemented in Singapore affecting the issuance of employment passes. This is causing some concern amongst the business sector, but don’t fear. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s changed and its impact on the procurement market. ​ Who can get a Singapore employment […]

How we produce and manufacture products is changing fast. Digital technologies are quickly being implemented across the board, creating smart factories in a movement coined as Industry 4.0. But what is Industry 4.0 and how will it affect recruitment in the industry? ​ Industry 4.0: A definition Industry 4.0 describes a revolutionary upgrade in production […]

A career in Procurement is unique and rewarding, drawing on and developing an extremely broad range of skills – resulting in teams of highly versatile, skilled, and ambitious individuals continually seeking new challenges and opportunities. In comparison with similar business functions, a Procurement career can fall short on opportunity at the executive level, inevitably leading to a […]

The global smart manufacturing market is expected to grow from $181.3 billion in 2020 to $220.4 billion by 2025. COVID-19 has temporarily slowed the expansion of smart manufacturing. But the pandemic will ultimately serve as a catalyst, accelerating the sector’s growth in the coming years. ​ Businesses around the world are looking for ways to digitize and […]

As the COVID-19 crisis shows no signs of slowing, countries and companies worldwide are realising the need to balance and diversify their supply chains. While Chinese supply chains will continue to play a major role, relying on these alone has proven to be untenable. Many multinational corporations are looking to move at least some of […]