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Procurement news in the UK

An overview of news, trends and research in Procurement consulting in the UK:

Provisional sums in construction contracts: The basics and key lessons During tender phases of construction projects, it is common to allow for a provisional sum – an estimate for a specific part of the project that is yet to be described in enough detail for contractor
06 March 2025
Visku and Studio North nominated for European Brand Transformation Awards Professional services firm Visku and design advisory Studio North have been shortlisted for three prizes at the 2025 European Brand Transformation Awards.
03 March 2025
SGS Maine Pointe helps petroleum products firm to 43% procurement saving When a distributor of petroleum products faced price hikes at a key part of its supply chain, they turned to consultants from SGS Maine Pointe for help.
25 February 2025
How zero-based everything can open up double-digit savings Inflation, wage hikes, geopolitical uncertainty and lingering post-Covid cost surges are squeezing margins, while ever-more cautious consumer spending is leaving little room for error.
22 January 2025
ArcelorMittal to act on recommendations from dss+ safety review Steel manufacturer ArcelorMittal has commenced the implementation of a series of workplace safety recommendations. The proposed changes are from a comprehensive review by dss+.
17 December 2024
A consultant’s guide to contractual optimisation and creative cost cutting From supermarkets to the NHS, the UK’s business landscape is under pressure to reduce costs without sacrificing the quality and efficiency of its products and services.
29 November 2024
Three ways the environment megatrend is impacting procurement leaders As the pressures of environmental degradation and diminishing natural resources increasingly impinge on the supply chain, procurement can play an essential role in nurturing a more resilient future.
10 October 2024
Generative AI can transform procurement, says Roland Berger As the search continues for AI’s best use cases, a new report has suggested it could prove highly effective in the world of procurement.
26 August 2024
How to become a procurement leader in 2024 In many organisations, across diverse sectors, the function is less a support role and more a strategic enabler as boards turn their attention to how suppliers impact their ability to control costs,
18 June 2024
Key considerations when selecting an ERP system As companies look to gain efficiencies and take advantage of the latest technology enablers across their finance, HR and supply chain functions, they often look to replace or enhance their Enterprise
28 May 2024
BearingPoint and JAGGAER help Dumarey digitise procurement BearingPoint and JAGGAER are supporting automotive solutions firm Dumarey Group to improve its procurement system.
30 April 2024
How procurement leaders can future-proof companies in uncertain times With the UK and global economy still facing an uncertain 2024, global consultancy Efficio has released a new report explaining the top priorities of procurement leaders in turbulent times.
26 February 2024
TMX Transform introduces simulation solutions to the UK Three years on from lockdown, geo-political tensions and staff shortages mean businesses are continuing to struggle with their supply chains.
29 December 2023
SCALA launches guide to help navigate supply chains during M&A The M&A market looks set to turn a corner in 2024, with the number of deals growing on last year’s figures – but the news comes as supply chain disruption continues to complicate acquisitions.
05 December 2023
Procurement consultancy ProcureAbility purchased by Jabil Procurement firm ProcureAbility has been acquired by Jabil, a technologically advanced manufacturing solutions provider.
16 November 2023
The six pillars for building a world-class procurement function Research by The Hackett Group reveals that evolving beyond a firm’s ‘standard’ procurement function is key to more effective, efficient and agile operations.
28 August 2023
Aligning procurement with sustainability has never been more important While a growing number of companies are putting sustainability at the top of their agenda, funding is still struggling to find its way to crucial sustainability projects.
10 August 2023
BeetleSat appoints H&Z Management Consulting as procurement lead Space group BeetleSat has selected H&Z Management Consulting as its lead consultant for procurement services.
25 July 2023
Supply chain consultancy SCALA launches in US market UK-based supply chain and logistics consultancy SCALA has expanded its footprint to the world’s largest economy, appointing industry veteran Wolf Liebchen to lead the new venture.
14 June 2023
Costa Coffee selects GEP for indirect spend transformation The UK’s largest coffeehouse chain, Costa Coffee, has selected GEP as its partner for the transformation of its source-to-contract procurement process.
13 June 2023
Supply chain woes costing UK businesses £12 billion annually Supply chain issues have cost the UK and eurozone around a year’s worth of GDP growth. According to new analysis, the UK currently forfeits more than £12 billion in lost sales due to the disruption.
21 April 2023
Five steps for transforming the procurement function The overall strategic importance of procurement has – against the backdrop of unprecedented change and disruption from geo-political uncertainty and macro-economic pressures – increased significantly
08 April 2023
Jux Global: Specialist in procurement and contract management From its base in London, Jux Global provides procurement and contract management services to clients in the United Kingdom and beyond.
10 January 2023
Inverto study: The top risks to procurement functions in 2022 BCG subsidiary Inverto has released the 2022 edition of its ‘Risk Management in Procurement’ study, shedding light into what is keeping chief procurement officers up at night and how their risk agend
05 May 2022
How procurement can drive savings in a world of high inflation The world is currently in a period of high inflation.
14 April 2022
Gaining a competitive edge with strategic supplier management Today’s tough economic climate has prompted businesses to rely on suppliers more than ever to keep up with customers, provide the best services, remain competitive, and grow.
06 April 2022
12 recommendations for making procurement more sustainable The procurement function is a key enabler for the net zero ambitions of organisations.
17 March 2022
Finding opportunity in rising raw materials prices and inflation There is not a boardroom in the land that’s not currently consumed by the burning question: how can businesses mitigate the risks posed by rising inflation and raw material prices, without impacting
15 March 2022
Companies struggle to realise sustainable procurement ambitions As companies continue to evaluate the impacts of their supply chain, as part of their drive to net zero, procurement has come increasingly under the microscope.
14 March 2022
Tackling the sustainability agenda with clear and measurable KPIs By 2023, large companies will be required to lay out detailed public plans for how they intend to move towards a low-carbon future, in line with the UK’s 2050 net-zero target.
01 March 2022
Greening government procurement could supercharge push for net-zero Global government procurement is responsible for 15% of greenhouse gas emissions.
27 January 2022
PwC: $5.5 trillion of cash is tied up in working capital The amount of cash tied up in working capital – the cash businesses need to run day-to-day operations – has increased markedly during the pandemic, as logistics, supply chain and inventory issues bes
07 December 2021

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