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

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
Two young consultants on working in procurement consulting The management consulting sector remains a top destination for graduates, offering young professionals a steep learning curve and the opportunity to work on complex challenges across industries.
03 November 2021
How data-driven insights can transform corporate purchasing According to Efficio Vice President Simon Whatson, data-analysis and digital processing have helped the customer journey for consumer-facing businesses become completely seamless.
13 September 2021
How procurement navigated lockdown and what’s here to stay The Covid-19 crisis and its economic fallout, and changing business behaviours, are disrupting the world of procurement. What’s here to stay?
17 May 2021
Analysys Mason supports Liverpool with major fibre investment Liverpool City Region has tapped experts from Analysys Mason to support a major digital infrastructure drive. The firm worked to help select a partner to execute a telecoms market joint venture.
12 May 2021
Indirect procurement a key lever for private equity value creation Indirect procurement could be the value-creating talisman for private equity firms in an uncertain economy – capable of saving up to $25 million for a $1 billion revenue portfolio company.
17 March 2021
Why data and strategic procurement are key for digital banking As the UK emerges from the latest lockdown, what does reality look like for today’s banks? In short, the answer is – a challenging one, writes Toby Munyard, Vice President at Efficio Consulting.
09 March 2021
Four emerging trends in procurement and spend technologies The role of procurement is changing fast in today’s ‘new normal’ induced by the Covid-19 pandemic.
17 February 2021
Levene Consulting adds Promena to procurement offering Levene Consulting has agreed a new partnership with ZER. The deal will allow the Turkish conglomerate to bring its Promena procurement solution to the UK market.
10 February 2021

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