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From Challenge to Opportunity: Transformative Procurement Annual Survey Report 2025

Discover how procurement leaders are turning challenges into opportunities in the 2025 Transformative Procurement Annual Survey Report. Benchmark your maturity, unlock up to £11.6m in savings, and drive innovation, resilience, and sustainability. Download now.

The Psychology of Change: Why Your Business Can’t Afford to Ignore It

Discover why most change initiatives fail and how understanding the psychology behind human behaviour can help your business drive lasting transformation.

Is Your Organisation Losing Millions Due to a Weak Procurement Strategy?

Is your organisation losing millions to a weak procurement strategy? Discover key insights from 4C’s Transformative Procurement Survey and unlock £26.6m in value.

Act Now: Reimagining Defence Readiness for an Unpredictable Future

Based on insights from Stephen Ainsworth and Robin Agarwal, our whitepaper explores resilience, readiness, and the future of defence supply chains. Download it today.

Why CFOs and CPOs Must Unite for CSRD Success

Why must CFOs and CPOs collaborate to meet the EU’s CSRD requirements? Learn how procurement and finance can align on ESG data, Scope 3 emissions, and supply chain transparency to drive credible sustainability reporting.

Unlocking PA2023 Potential: How Process Excellence Fuels the Competitive Flexible Procedure

Discover how the Procurement Act 2023 empowers public sector organisations to transform procurement through the Competitive Flexible Procedure. Learn how process excellence—agility, transparency, and continuous improvement—can unlock smarter, value-driven procurement outcomes.

How to Build an Evolving Operating Model for Continuous Profit and Growth

Anahita Ghosh of 4C Associates shares insights in Finance Derivative on why evolving operating models are essential for sustainable profit and growth, and how to design them for resilience and agility.

The Squeezed Middle: Unlocking Growth for Europe’s Mid-Sized Life Sciences Companies

Discover strategic insights for mid-sized life sciences firms in the UK and Europe. This white paper explores key challenges and opportunities across supply chain, procurement, and sustainability—plus the impact of global trade and regulation.

Resilience, Readiness, and The Future of Defence Supply Chains

Based on insights from Stephen Ainsworth and Robin Agarwal, our whitepaper explores resilience, readiness, and the future of defence supply chains. Download it today.

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

Discover how Procurement and CTOs can become strategic allies to drive innovation, optimise cloud spend, and harness AI. Learn practical steps and key metrics to build a future-ready partnership that delivers long-term value.

Delivering Change That Sticks: How Programme Assurance Drives Real Results

Transformation is vital—but with ambitious goals, tight deadlines, and complex execution, it’s fraught with risk. In our latest blog, we explore how Programme Assurance empowers leaders to maintain control and deliver with confidence.

In the News: Young MCA: Day in the Life of a Young Consultant

Ever wondered what a typical day for a young consultant entails? From working on sustainable procurement strategies to leveraging AI for faster, smarter decision-making, Lauren Carter shares her daily experiences on the Young MCA News channel.

In The News: You Just Secured $50 Million. Now On To The Hard Part: Clinical Trials

Launching clinical trials is complex. Early-stage biotech's often lack the sourcing expertise needed to select CROs, manage contracts, and control costs. Without a structured approach, inefficiencies and risks can derail progress. This article highlights common pitfalls and shows how early involvement of sourcing professionals can streamline operations, improve oversight, and protect your investment.

Exploring with DORA – Why You Can’t Afford Not To!

Our latest article explores the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), breaking down who it applies to, what the core focus areas are, and how it helps organisations strengthen resilience, reduce risk, and remain regulatory-ready in today’s digital-first landscape.

How Resilient Are Your Cyber Security Measures

A recent string of cyber-attacks on major UK retailers has disrupted operations and damaged customer trust. These incidents highlight the urgent need for stronger cyber resilience, third-party risk oversight, and secure digital infrastructure across the retail sector. So how can this be achieved?

Why “Training” Your Talent Fails

Traditional training models are no longer fit for purpose. Drawing from Bruner’s learning theories, we explore how cyclical, scaffolded, and evolving development strategies are essential for building future-ready talent.