Why Inventory Is The Most Revealing Indicator Of Supply Chain Health Inventory is more than a balance-sheet number. It is a record of the decisions, assumptions and behaviours shaping supply chain performance. Demand changes. Suppliers miss deliveries. Forecasts...
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...
Katie Deem, Head of Hospitality, Leisure & Travel at 4C Associates, and Felix Haston explore how the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss medications is changing UK consumer habits and what this means for retailers, food manufacturers and hospitality businesses. The article...
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:...
For most procurement teams, AI is no longer a future technology discussion. It is becoming a spend category in its own right. Across Financial Services, organisations are investing in AI-enabled software, specialist data providers, implementation partners, model...
