Purchasing Consortium for Higher Education in Southern Africa

The cash deficit for higher education institutions was R113m for the 2013 financial year, Statistics SA has reported. Cash receipts from operating...

PURCO SA has embarked on a very exciting new chapter, that starts now. With traditional communication tools on the decline, we need to move with the times to stay in touch and enhance our engagement with members and suppliers. We encourage you to join us on our new Twitter, Facebook and Youtube platforms: talk to us, give us feedback and use them to your advantage.

The 2014 PURCO SA Conference and Exhibition will be hosted at the Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre in Boksburg, from 22-24 October. This years' conference promises a mindshift in approach and execution: expect a radical new experience with exceptional content and networking for members and suppliers.

Are your negotiation tactics flying in the face of what actually works at the bargaining table? A ccording to Adam Grant, Wharton professor and negotiation skills expert, many Fortune 500 executives who excel at preparing, analysing options, and establishing a strong position are getting it wrong.