Executive Summary Growing procurement workloads, stalled transformation initiatives, and stakeholder frustration often indicate that there is a strong requirement for additional procurement team capacity. Key takeaways: Delayed sourcing projects are often a symptom...
Transformation Collaboration between Deducta & 4C Associates Last week we were at DPW, the world’s largest digital procurement gathering. As we took our seats for the opening keynote, the first talking point confirmed a turning point. It’s one we’ve been waiting...
Why Cost and Value Engineering Will Be Critical to Delivering the Next Wave of Growth The race to build data centres is accelerating at an unprecedented pace. Driven by the growth of AI, cloud computing and digital services, infrastructure providers are...
Darren Blackburn, Managing Partner at 4C Associates, explores what the Procurement Act 2023 means for defence suppliers and SMEs, and how organisations can adapt their approach to compete successfully under the new procurement landscape. The article examines:...
Supply chain performance is increasingly determining which organisations grow, adapt and outperform in an environment defined by disruption, volatility and rising customer expectations. Once viewed primarily as an operational function, supply chain is now a critical...
The UK nuclear sector has gained significant momentum and public attention over the past eighteen months. Sizewell C finally reached a positive final investment decision, Great British Energy – Nuclear (GBE-N) signed a firm contract with Rolls-Royce SMR in April 2026...
