Sustainability Archives

Navigating Complexity in Life Sciences Supply Chains

In today's rapidly evolving landscape, the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries face unprecedented challenges in managing their supply chains, and digital transformation is not just a buzzword; it's a strategic imperative.

In the News: Smarter and Leaner: How the Zero-Based Approach is Unlocking Up to 50% in Procurement Savings

In our latest article, we explore how zero-based approaches, and zero-based spend in particular, is unlocking savings of up to 50% in indirect costs for procurement leaders, providing practical strategies for smarter demand management and therefore rethinking what's bought, why it's needed, and how much is truly required.

In the News: 4C Associates Becomes Part of FourCentric

4C Associates is part of a wider Group of industry leading businesses with expertise across procurement, supply chain, operations and analytics. With the launch of FourCentric, focused on combining our expertise to offer clients impactful, sustainable results across planning, sourcing, manufacturing, and delivery.

In the News: 4C Associates Joins the Management Consultancies Association

Continuing to look at ways to give our team the best foundations in consultancy, 4C have joined the Management Consultancies Association to ensure we are investing in our team, giving back to the industry as well as continuing to learn from our peers.

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 data analysis to client presentations, Kate Sinclair and Callum Bradshaw share their daily experiences on the Young MCA News channel.

In the News: The Hospitality Landscape is Shifting: Are you Ready?

Labour’s new policies are set to significantly impact the hospitality and leisure sectors. In Katie Deem’s latest article for CLH News, she discusses how businesses can navigate these changes.

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.

Podcast: The importance of being a BCorp

Our Chief Operating Officer, Suzanna Hinnell featured on the TalentDrive Podcast in November to talk about the importance of being a B Corp

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

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.

What is Strategic Sourcing? A Complete Guide

This guide introduces strategic sourcing and focuses on how this differs to traditional and tactical sourcing, why it is important for organisations, the benefits it can deliver and how it can be successfully implemented within organisations.

Identifying and Overcoming Barriers to Sustainable Procurement

In the pursuit of responsible business practices, sustainable procurement has emerged as a pivotal concept, intertwining economic efficiency with societal and environmental well-being.

What Is Sustainable Procurement? A Comprehensive Guide

This guide highlights the importance of strategic sustainable procurement to the long-term success of organisations and presents a compelling case with the delivery of consistent financial and environmental benefits.

The Advantages And Benefits Of Sustainable Procurement

Organisations recognise the role that strategic sustainable procurement can play in their long-term success with the delivery of key ethical, environmental and economic objectives when sourcing third-party products and services from suppliers and the extended supply chain.

In the News: Can AI protect our supply chains from the climate crisis?

Robin Agarwal, 4C's Head of Operations featured in this month’s SupplyChain Strategy magazine, sharing insights into how AI can help solve the challenges climate changes are making to supply chain forecasting and how it can help identify and manage risk.