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...
If Knowledge is Power, Data is Knowledge

If Knowledge is Power, Data is Knowledge

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?

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

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...