Digital Modus Ltd

Yesterday afternoon was Tussell and techUK's first annual Tech200 Winners' Meet and Greet! 🏆 🎉 The session was an opportunity to celebrate all of the companies that made it onto this years' Tech200 - our annual list of the fastest-growing technology companies in the UK public sector - and to learn a few of the secrets behind their success 🚀 It was such a pleasure to meet so many talented individuals changing the face of public sector technology 💻 A special thank you to Heather Cover-Kus (Head of Central Government at techUK), David Corbett (Executive Director at Apira Ltd), Darius Farrokh Pocha (Founder at Create/Change), Annette Jezierska (CEO at The Future Fox), Andrew Dixon (Managing Director at SVGC Limited), Michael Shenouda (CCO at Open Medical) and Sarah Horner (Head of Delivery at Shaping Cloud) for your brilliant insights and engaging panel discussion. Thank you to everyone who came for an afternoon of learning, sharing and networking. We look forward to seeing your future successes, and continuing to work with you to enable a data-driven approach to public sector sales 💚 📷 Kasia Zalucka #tech200 #publicsector #technology #procurement

A topic I have been thinking about lately is strategic importance of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) in the public sector. In an industry where efficiency, transparency, and accountability are paramount, SRM stands not just as a practice but as an accelerator for sustainable growth and operational excellence. Public sector entities are unique; they are tasked with the enormous responsibility of serving the public interest, which demands a higher level of scrutiny and expectation in their operations. This is where SRM really becomes important, offering a pathway to improved collaboration, innovation, and value creation between the government and their suppliers. Why SRM is a Game-Changer: 1. Transparency and Accountability: Good SRM fosters a culture of openness, helping to build trust among stakeholders. By managing supplier relationships effectively, public sector organisations can ensure that contracts are fulfilled ethically, efficiently, and transparently. 2. Cost Efficiency: Through strategic collaborations, SRM enables the public sector to leverage economies of scale and negotiate better terms, leading to significant cost savings. These savings can then be redirected towards public services, amplifying the value delivered to citizens. 3. Risk Management: By closely managing supplier relationships, public entities can identify and mitigate risks early. This proactive approach is crucial in the public sector, where the implications of supply chain disruptions can extend far beyond financial losses, potentially impacting public welfare. 4. Innovation and Quality Improvement: SRM opens the door to collaborative innovation, allowing public sector organizations and their suppliers to co-develop solutions that enhance service delivery. This partnership approach encourages suppliers to invest in quality improvements and innovation, driving better outcomes for the public. 5. Sustainability and Social Value: With an increasing focus on environmental and social governance (ESG), SRM enables public sector entities to work with suppliers who share their commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. This alignment ensures that public procurement can drive (and track) positive societal impacts, alongside economic value. SRM is not just about managing costs or mitigating risks; it's about building a foundation for strategic partnerships that can transform public services. By prioritising effective supplier relationships, public sector leaders can unlock new levels of efficiency, innovation, and value for their stakeholders, setting a new standard for excellence in public service delivery. At Digital Modus Ltd we are developing solutions to help unlock these benefits - arming customers with a critical component of their toolkit for achieving operational excellence and delivering to the public. #PublicSector #SupplierRelationshipManagement #SRM #Procurement #Innovation #Sustainability #salesforce #technologysolutions