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Interesting insights from Riccardo, Yash and the Smart Procurmemt team on transformation accountability and resource challenges in today's Zoom session! Your points highlight the need for transparency and support in procurement, vital for SMMEs success. Let's keep pushing for fair and efficient practices! 😎

Dive into the full summit on-demand or read the report to catch up on valuable conversations like this. Discover more about the Procurement Act and other key challenges impacting the public sector. Don’t miss out on these insights! 🌟📘

Reaching out to the procurement professionals in my network - would you be be kind enough to take part in our annual survey ? We would love to get your insights into procurement so the outcomes of the report we’ll produce are as valuable as possible. In return you will get a copy of the report (and option of a free consultation), which we will publish at the start of next year, building on the insights and findings from the previous years of research.

As 2024 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on what a wild ride it’s been for businesses this year. We’ve navigated supply chain shocks, changing expectations, and increasing demands to do more than just save costs. It’s been tough, yes – but also inspiring to see how the procurement community has adapted, pushed boundaries, and delivered impact. At 4C Associates, we want to make sure we’re capturing the real story of procurement today – and setting ourselves up for a successful #2025. That’s why we’ve launched our annual #AnnualProcurementSurvey again this year. As many of you would know, this isn’t just another end-of-year checkbox. It’s a chance for you to share what’s really happening in your world – the challenges, the breakthroughs, the moments that made you think, “There has to be a better way!” I’m passionate about procurement and supply chain's power to drive change – not just for #cost savings, but for #sustainability, #resilience, and #innovation. Your insights will help us all understand where we are, where we need to go, and how we get there together. So, if you’ve got a few minutes, I’d love for you to lend your voice. The more real, raw, and honest, the better. Let’s shape a better, bolder future – and make 2025 a year where procurement and supply chain functions lead the way!

Inviting all in my network to contribute to this insight to be the first to learn about its results

One week to go to our next Procurement Network Forum! 💻 The virtual events bring together procurement professionals to share knowledge, explore challenges, and offer peer-to-peer support. With changing industry standards on the horizon, we’ll take the opportunity to discuss the latest update on the Procurement Act 2023, what impact this will have on your organisation, and how we are on-hand to support you with a compliant, practical, and future-proofed procurement route. Attend the session to learn from others in the industry, put forward any burning questions to our team and your peers, and get reassurance on any worries you may have. To sign-up, please contact - brittany.shaw@consortiumprocurement.org.uk #PublicSector #Procurement #VirtualEvent #PeertoPeer #ProcurementAct2023

How do you compare against your peers?   Complete our short survey to benchmark your organisation and access free guidance on how to overcome your key issues and challenges and deliver value improvements. In its fourth year, the survey builds on insights and benchmarks from previous years. It will: 🩺 health-check your procurement function 💡 show you where you are positioned against your peers 📈 provide clear recommendations on how to transform across all elements of the operating model 💬 direct you where to focus, to help work your way up the procurement maturity scale and deliver the greatest impact for your organisation. To complete the survey please follow this link: https://lnkd.in/eh2Frnue After completion of the survey, you will receive a full copy of the report and an option to book a free consultation on how your organisation compares against your peers. Alternatively, you can book that directly at info@4cassociates.com    #procurement #procurementtransformation #annualsurvey #procurementresearch #cips Allison Ford-Langstaff (FCIPS) Paul Ireland

By leveraging and analyzing procurement data, organizations can reduce costs, improve their processes, and plan strategically for the future. Learn why procurement data is key for travel and hospitality: https://ow.ly/EqU050UrZGC

IDC finds that the key challenge for CIOs when deploying IT solutions is ensuring timely, budget-friendly implementations with stakeholder alignment. Get in-depth insights from our latest #CIO Quick Poll on the best practices in IT Procurement: https://ow.ly/oO5s50T3xFn Speak to our IT Executive Specialist to learn what other challenges and concerns CIOs face in IT Procurement: https://ow.ly/reou50T3xFm #ITProcurement Per Melker, Janel L., Eric Kong, Arven Mendoza, Eugene Talasch, Putri Fathisyah, Byoung Jik LEE, Nicole Liu, Dawn (HsinYi) Lo, Frank Wang, Shawn JIN, Joseph Lee, Sang-Hwa Seo, Ching Kuo, Lynn Vuong, Nitish Yadav, Naveen Barsainya

Still trying to make sense of the Procurement Act? Our latest webinar includes knowledgeable speakers, including Daryl Blair, Head of Professional Services and Digital Services Category at the Cabinet Office, Janet Ellison-Jones, Category Manager at Cheshire East Council, and Michael Murray, Commercial Director at NEPO. It's designed to accessibly highlight the key considerations for public sector organisations and businesses alike. You can watch the webinar via the link below... #ProcurementAct #PublicSector #SMEs https://lnkd.in/e83NV8BW