Bridging the Gap: Why Procurement and the CTO Must Become Strategic Allies

Bridging the Gap: Why Procurement and the CTO Must Become Strategic Allies

by | Sep 17, 2025 | Defence & Security, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Health & Social Care, Industrial Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Nuclear, Public Sector, Retail & Consumer, Transport & Infrastructure

In today’s digital-first economy, the relationship between Procurement and the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is no longer a matter of operational convenience, it’s a strategic imperative. Yet in many companies, Procurement and IT still operate in silos. Procurement...
Delivering Change That Sticks: How Programme Assurance Drives Real Results

Delivering Change That Sticks: How Programme Assurance Drives Real Results

by | Aug 29, 2025 | Defence & Security, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Health & Social Care, Industrial Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Nuclear, Public Sector, Retail & Consumer, Transport & Infrastructure

In a world of relentless disruption, transformation isn’t optional, it’s about survival. Whether embracing new technologies, reimagining operations, or entering new markets, organisations must evolve or risk irrelevance. However, with high stakes and complex...
Bridging the Gap: Why Procurement and the CTO Must Become Strategic Allies

From Challenge to Opportunity: Transformative Procurement Annual Survey Report 2025

by | Aug 4, 2025 | Defence & Security, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Health & Social Care, Industrial Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Nuclear, Public Sector, Retail & Consumer, Transport & Infrastructure

In today’s volatile commercial landscape-marked by inflation, cost pressures, fractured supply chains, and political uncertainty-procurement leaders face a pivotal moment. The Transformative Procurement Annual Survey 2025 reveals how forward-thinking organisations are...
Why “Training” Your Talent Fails

Why “Training” Your Talent Fails

by | Aug 4, 2025 | Defence & Security, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Health & Social Care, Industrial Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Nuclear, Public Sector, Retail & Consumer, Transport & Infrastructure

In a world marked by rapid technological change and global shifts, the ability to stay competitive often comes down to how well organisations develop their people. Yet, too many corporate training programs still operate on outdated models—ones that don’t adequately...
In The News: What are the Biggest Challenges of AI Integration in Procurement

In The News: What are the Biggest Challenges of AI Integration in Procurement

by | Aug 1, 2025 | Defence & Security, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Health & Social Care, Industrial Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Nuclear, Public Sector, Retail & Consumer, Transport & Infrastructure

Joe Gibson, Director and Head of Digital Innovation at 4C Associates, is featured in CPO strategy’s latest article where he explains that the biggest challenges to AI adoption in procurement are cultural integration and data quality. Read the full article here: What...
Business vs. Functional Strategy: What’s the Real Difference & Why It Matters

Business vs. Functional Strategy: What’s the Real Difference & Why It Matters

by | Jul 23, 2025 | Defence & Security, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Health & Social Care, Industrial Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Nuclear, Public Sector, Retail & Consumer, Transport & Infrastructure

When talking about a company’s path to success, you’ll often hear terms like “business strategy” and “functional strategy”. But what’s the difference between the two, and why should you care?   At first glance, the terms seem interchangeable. But, when you dig deeper,...