News: 4C Associates and Zip join forces to revolutionise procurement

News: 4C Associates and Zip join forces to revolutionise procurement

4C have partnered with the leading intake and procurement orchestration platform Zip, bringing together their cutting-edge procurement technology with our deep function insight to revolutionise procurement. Read an article from BusinessWire summarising the partnership...
In the News: The Evolution and Future of E-Procurement Software

In the News: The Evolution and Future of E-Procurement Software

In the article, Joe highlights the importance of: Real-time updates on catalogue pricing and contract risk monitoring without human intervention. Automated 24/7 negotiations for low-value purchases (tail-spend) powered by bots. Procurement orchestration tools that...
Identifying and Overcoming Barriers to Sustainable Procurement

Identifying and Overcoming Barriers to Sustainable Procurement

In the pursuit of responsible business practices, sustainable procurement has emerged as a pivotal concept, intertwining economic efficiency with societal and environmental well-being. Sustainable procurement embodies an organisation’s commitment to acquiring goods...
In the News: Can AI protect our supply chains from the climate crisis?

In the News: Can AI protect our supply chains from the climate crisis?

Robin Agarwal, 4C’s Head of Operations featured in this month’s SupplyChain Strategy magazine, sharing insights into how AI can help solve the challenges climate changes are making to supply chain forecasting and how it can help identify and manage risk. Read the full...
From Legislation to Action: Navigating the Path to Procurement Excellence 

From Legislation to Action: Navigating the Path to Procurement Excellence 

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

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...