VISA to ensure that we stay close to our supply market , understand them , understand how they are impacted by regulatory changes and react accordingly to get the best for VISA .”
Looking ahead , Manikkam says innovation is absolutely critical for VISA and being integrated into thought processes within the procurement function .
“ Supplier diversity enables and supports innovation ,” he says . “ The key suppliers are always there but a lot of smaller suppliers are coming up with cutting-edge technology and ideas that take things further , and that ' s worth exploring .”