{"id":190,"date":"2023-03-24T15:04:58","date_gmt":"2023-03-24T13:04:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spwcomdev.spwonline.co.za\/indaba\/?page_id=190"},"modified":"2025-09-25T11:00:58","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T09:00:58","slug":"smart-supplier-conference","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/smart-supplier-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"SMME Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Absa Smart Supplier Conference is a premier event co-located at Smart Procurement World.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t

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The event prepares suppliers for business by furnishing them with technical support, whilst creating access to the market through buyer-meet-seller platforms.<\/span><\/p>

SMMEs in South Africa still struggle to access markets and get sustainable contracts. At this conference, senior buyers talk them through the various processes that are essential to access their markets.<\/span><\/p>

This conference aims to boost supplier performance, thereby preparing the corporate ready supplier to become a #SMARTSUPPLIER.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t

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    How Absa’s ESD Programmes are Fueling Small Business Growth<\/strong><\/p>

    A deep dive into how Absa’s Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) programmes are transforming businesses and opening doors for suppliers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t

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    Future-Proofing Your Business: Why Sustainability and Technology are Game-Changers<\/strong><\/p>

    Essential insights on how sustainability practices and technology adoption are becoming non-negotiable requirements for modern suppliers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t

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    Panel Discussion: Thriving Against the Odds \u2013 SMME Success Stories<\/strong><\/p>

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    Master Strategies for SMME Growth through Tenders and Contracts<\/strong><\/p>

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    Play Together: Building Your Supplier Network for Mutual Growth<\/strong><\/p>

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      Level Up Your Business Play to Win in the Supply Game About the Smart Supplier Conference The Absa Smart Supplier Conference is a premier event co-located at Smart Procurement World. The event prepares suppliers for business by furnishing them with technical support, whilst creating access to the market through buyer-meet-seller platforms. 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