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Peers into the future
It’s impossible to predict what the world will be like 75 years from now. Will we all be holidaying on Mars or replaced by machines?
We spoke to futurologists and academics who analyse and observe trends to see what they predicted for the future and what it might hold for the purchasing profession. Here’s what they said.
DR HELEN WALKER
Deputy director of the Centre for Research in Strategic Purchasing and Supply (CRiSPS), University of Bath School of Management
“Purchasing and supply will still have a key role - as long as the world goes round, companies, consumers and governments will need to buy supplies. There will be a strong shift towards outputs rather than process, in other words: “Have we performed well through purchasing and supply?” rather than: “What is the best way to go about purchasing and supply?”.
“There will be some changes in how we view ‘value’, and sustainable procurement and ethical supply will be increasingly crucial.
“Countries such as China and India will be integrated into global supply chains. At the same time, there will be a return to sourcing locally to minimise pollution and support local communities.
“E-technology will have advanced to the point where there are fewer purchasers with a more strategic focus and broader capabilities.”
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