MAA

Hi there!

My name is Mohamed Amine AKKA and Welcome to my little space on the web. I write here about procurement, along with whatever else happens to catch my interest. It’s part idea-sharing, part note-taking, and part curiosity-driven exploration. Think of it as a public notebook.

My latest articles

The critical 20% : Focus Where It MattersApril 11, 2026
The 80/20 rule, also known as the Pareto Principle, is one of those ideas that seems simple… until you actually apply it in procurement. First observed by Vilfredo Pareto, it states that roughly 80% of outcomes come from 20% of causes. In procurement, this shows up everywhere: a small portion of suppliers, negotiations, or actions… Read more: The critical 20% : Focus Where It Matters
Building the Right Purchasing Team: Balancing Technical Expertise and Procurement MasteryApril 8, 2026
If there’s one thing I’ve learned as a purchasing team leader, it’s that there is no such thing as a “perfect buyer” on their own. What really makes a team perform is how well it is structured across two key dimensions: technical knowledge and procurement proficiency. It sounds simple, but this is exactly where many… Read more: Building the Right Purchasing Team: Balancing Technical Expertise and Procurement Mastery
IRAN WAR : Force Majeure Is Suddenly Real AgainMarch 15, 2026
Disruptions are part of global supply chains. Wars, natural disasters, export restrictions, port closures or pandemics can suddenly make it impossible for a supplier to perform a contractual obligation. In these situations, one legal concept quickly becomes central between buyers and suppliers: force majeure. Under French law, force majeure is defined in Article 1218 of… Read more: IRAN WAR : Force Majeure Is Suddenly Real Again

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Real world examples

A selection of real products and industrial programs I’ve worked on.

Beyond titles and roles, this is where procurement decisions become tangible. Influencing design choices, supplier ecosystems, and industrial outcomes at scale.