Assured Revenues and Robust Supply Chains
An interruption to the supply chain can also cause an interruption to revenues, both in telecoms and other sectors.
The Double-Edged Sword of Procurement Compliance
Telco procurement policies need to be tough enough to prevent abuse, but not so rigid that they exclude good niche suppliers.
China’s Threats Cannot Save Huawei from New Cold War
Telcos that can legally purchase equipment from Huawei will still need to consider the strategic risks of using a supplier banned on security and privacy grounds by a growing number of countries.
Vodafone Uganda Files for Bankruptcy
An infrastructure provider had closed some Vodafone Uganda sites in order to pressure the telco to settle its debts.
Ups and Downs of Procurement and Finance
Finance and Procurement functions are working more closely together, but not everything they do delivers value in the long run.