When Good Decisions Create Bad Outcomes in Supply Chains

by Simon Terry, CEO Fourcentric | May 11, 2026 | Culture & Organisation Change, Supply Chain

Good supply chain decisions don’t always create good operational outcomes. This article explores how organisations can improve performance by treating planning, procurement, and delivery as part of one interconnected system. Organisations make structured decisions...

Why Being a B-Corp Matters for Consulting Firms and Clients

by FourCentric | Mar 30, 2026 | Strategy & Planning, Supply Chain, Sustainability

Suzanna Hinnell, COO of 4C Associates discusses why B Corp certification matters for consulting firms and the clients they support. FourCentric spoke with Suzanna Hinnell, Chief Operating Officer at 4C Associates, about why B Corp certification matters and how it...

The Future of Consulting in an AI-Enabled World

by Simon Terry, CEO Fourcentric and Chris Mullen, CEO Procure4 | Nov 10, 2025 | Ai, Supply Chain

AI is changing the pace and potential of consulting. We discuss what this means for firms, clients, and leaders aiming to balance automation with human expertise. A couple of years ago, AI in consulting was still finding its feet. Models were often experimental,...

Is The UK Heading Towards Stagflation? Five Ways Leaders Can Respond

by Simon Terry, CEO Fourcentric and Joanne McCourt , CEO, EBIT | Oct 13, 2025 | Supply Chain, UK Economy

Rising costs, weak growth, and fragile supply chains demand more than blunt cost-cutting. We explore five smarter responses for business leaders. Stagflation is often described as the “worst of both worlds”: inflation running high while economic growth stalls. The UK...

Navigating the New UK Trade Landscape for Growth and Resilience 

by Simon Terry, CEO Fourcentric and Jeremy Smith, Managing Director, 4C | Aug 11, 2025 | Strategy & Planning, Supply Chain

From tariffs and sourcing to compliance and resilience, here’s what to know and what to do next. This year, the UK has signed or advanced trade agreements with India, the US, and the EU, alongside its earlier Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific...

FourSights: How Do You Lead Through Uncertainty When the Rules of Global Trade Keep Changing?

by Steve Harrison | May 13, 2025 | Strategy & Planning, Supply Chain

Ask Our Experts   Welcome to our FourSights Q&A series, where leaders from across the FourCentric group share their perspectives on the trends, shifts, and strategies shaping their industries. First up, Steve Harrison, CEO of Anvil Analytical, offers his view...