From Legislation to Action: Navigating the Path to Procurement Excellence 

From Legislation to Action: Navigating the Path to Procurement Excellence 

by | Mar 22, 2024 | Defence & Security, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Health & Social Care, Nuclear, Public Sector, Transport & Infrastructure

The Procurement Act granted Royal Assent by Parliament late last year is poised to usher in significant change for public sector procurement in the UK. The Act aims to modernise procurement practices, maximising public benefit, transparently sharing information,...
Money in One Hand, Money Out the Other – Cash Choreography

Money in One Hand, Money Out the Other – Cash Choreography

by | Mar 4, 2024 | Defence & Security, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Health & Social Care, Industrial Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Nuclear, Public Sector, Retail & Consumer, Transport & Infrastructure

With fluctuating inflation, energy costs and shifting consumer demand, 2024 will be an unusually turbulent economic climate; compressing working capital cycles by optimising the time between paying suppliers and collecting from customers will be vital for companies to...
If Knowledge is Power, Data is Knowledge

If Knowledge is Power, Data is Knowledge

by | Feb 1, 2024 | Defence & Security, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Health & Social Care, Industrial Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Nuclear, Public Sector, Retail & Consumer, Transport & Infrastructure

Government procurement officers rejoice! The monstrous spreadsheets, disjointed records, and muddy data lakes draining time, money, and sanity are finally getting binned. How? Through the implementation of a supplier data platform. It’s a perfect time to let your...
Do You Have a Secure Supply Chain? How Well Do You Really Know Your Suppliers?

Do You Have a Secure Supply Chain? How Well Do You Really Know Your Suppliers?

by | Jan 12, 2024 | Defence & Security, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Health & Social Care, Industrial Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Nuclear, Public Sector, Retail & Consumer, Transport & Infrastructure

In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, the significance of a secure and resilient supply chain cannot be overstated. As procurement professionals, we find ourselves at the forefront of a critical challenge: ensuring the reliability and security of...
A COP-Out or Common Sense? The Wait for a COP-Led Global Carbon Market Continues

A COP-Out or Common Sense? The Wait for a COP-Led Global Carbon Market Continues

by | Dec 8, 2023 | Carbon Reduction, Defence & Security, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Health & Social Care, Industrial Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Nuclear, Public Sector, Retail & Consumer, Transport & Infrastructure

COP (Conference of the Parties) global climate summits have been running for nearly three decades. The most recent of which, number 27, concluded on Sunday 20th November after 13 days of talks held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. The planned agenda[2] was rigorous and...