A Durban-based shipping and logistics company is restructuring its operations to improve profitability and customer service. Senior management wants purchasing to contribute directly to this transformation rather than remaining a transactional support unit. During a strategy workshop, several improvement proposals are made. Which initiative would you suggest will most effectively reposition purchasing as a strategic contributor to the firm’s long-term competitiveness?

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Implement a centralised approval system to reduce unauthorised spending and strengthen financial control.

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Introduce a supplier scorecard focused exclusively on delivery lead time and price variance.

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Assign purchasing to the operations division to ensure faster responses to fleet maintenance requirements.

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Involve purchasing in cross-functional planning sessions with logistics, finance, and marketing to align supplier capabilities with customer service goals.

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