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Digital Transformation

One of the world’s leading medical products and technologies companies engaged 4C to drive end-to-end efficiencies across their procurement function through a multi-phase, multi-year transformation. The key objective was to transition transactional business process to their three global shared services centres, whilst automating processes and enhancing user-experience.

2025 Procurement Predictions Featuring our Experts

Zip’s 25 Procurement Predictions for 2025 include insights from leaders of our Digital team, Mark Ellis and Joe Gibson. The comprehensive, forward-thinking guide, shaped by insights from 25 leading voices, dives into critical industry trends, challenges and opportunities

Software Asset Management: Cost Savings & Beyond

At its core, Software Asset Management is about more than just keeping track of your licensing estate. Think of it as an efficient and clinical software inventory of an organisation, uncovering hidden inefficiencies and ensuring every software asset is used to its fullest potential.

4C Associates named in Management Today’s Top 100 Management Consultancies 2024

4C Associates has been named in Management Today’s Top 100 Management Consultancies, a testament to our team’s commitment to delivery exceptional value to over 60 clients we have worked with this year, across the public and private sectors.

Supply Chain: Top 40 Under 40

We are delighted to announce Joe Gibson, our Director of Digital Innovation and supply chain has been recognised as one of the most exciting under 40-year-olds in Supply Chain.

In The News: The Human Factor: The Missing Piece in Successful AI Procurement

In Joe Gibson’s recent article for The CFO, "The Human Factor: Navigating the Challenges of AI adoption in procurement," he explores the critical role of humans in navigating the challenges and maximizing the benefits of AI in procurement.

Women in IT’s Advocate of the Year award nomination

We were delighted to see our Partner, Kelly Archer nominated for Women in IT’s Advocate of the Year award this week. She continued her great work by speaking to 4C’s Women’s Network about her career and sharing lessons learned along the way.

Key Takeaways from DPW 2024

Digital Procurement World (DPW) provided opportunity to discuss the pressing challenges facing businesses today. From escalating geopolitical tensions to the rapid advancements of AI and the complexities of IT contracts, the landscape is changing rapidly. Here are our key takeaways.

Artificial Intelligence or Artificial Idiocracy?

Our Partner, Kelly Archer and IT Expert and Director, Joe Gibson explored what sets good and bad AI technology apart in the procurement space in CPO Strategy’s Spotlight story.

Podcast: Building and Retaining High Performance Teams

4C Associates' Managing Director, Jeremy Smith spoke with Rich Sains from The Procurement Conversation about building and retaining high performing teams

The Generation Game

The workplace environment is changing and our expectations of each other, our services, products and suppliers with it. As the generational mix of workers starts to evolve towards those born into a technology enabled world, what does that mean for our working relationships?

Podcast: The Opportunities & Challenges of Growth

4C Associates' Managing Director, Jeremy Smith and Senior Manager Joanne Davies spoke to Tarka Talent about how we work alongside our clients to deliver practical, sustainable solutions even in the most challenging circumstances.

Analogue to Algorithm: Pioneering Change in a Digital Frontier

Delve into the importance of change in the procurement domain, how diverse approaches to change management can impact outcomes and how a harmonious blend of change management principles and technology can drive successful transformation.

Lost Without a Map?

Companies across all industries are facing an existential choice: transform or die. The proliferation of technologies; AI, automation, big data, and the cloud are rapidly reshaping how businesses operate and deliver value. Embracing these innovations is no longer a matter of competitive edge but a prerequisite for survival in an era of accelerated digital transformation. However, achieving true digital...