Articles

Procurement skills and training are critical for a Procurement Team to thrive. Yet 42% of Procurement Pros say their training is poor or below average...

Commodity markets are highly volatile. See how better forecasting and understanding market signals can help your company save millions...

Senior Leaders are expected to deliver massive value. These 5 powerful cost-modelling levers can help you find the value and make better decisions...

Container glass is a key packaging item - learn about market trends, including supply, demand, and key expectations for the coming period...

This report is a deep dive into the container glass industry, analysing market movements, supply chains, and what buyers should expect...

This white paper on canned tuna gives a flavour of the sort of market analysis I could do for your sector too including: specs, supply & demand, cost analytics...

Procurement can play a significant role in the energy transition. This article explores how procurement teams can support sustainable energy strategies...

Plant-based became the next big thing - but there were big questions over its true impact and how widespread its adoption would be based on taste, quality, perception and price...

The energy markets have become highly volatile posing a significant risk to businesses. Here I share insights into how procurement pros can navigate the markets to minimise risk...

An analysis of whether plant-based products command justified price premiums compared with traditional alternatives...

Cost modelling is in the top 3 skills every procurement pro must understand. This practical guide will help you harness this under-trained technique to uncover hidden value opportunities...

This is a first hand story showing how supply chain mapping and analytics can reveal surprising sourcing insights and opportunities that revealed value which initially was hard to spot...