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Apr 24, 2025 | News

Consultancy Henkan Launches Strategic Rebrand and Service Expansion

Henkan announces a rebrand and service expansion under FourCentric, strengthening its hands-on appro...
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Apr 23, 2025 | Supply Chain

Why You Need Full Supply Chain Visibility Now More Than Ever 

Supply chain disruptions are inevitable, but without visibility, they become costly. From labour vio...
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Mar 14, 2025 | Supply Chain

Tariffs, Trade and Turbulence: How to Keep Your Supply Chain Moving 

The world of trade is shifting once again. With President Trump’s recent decision to slap 25% tariff...
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Mar 10, 2025 | News

Industry Leaders in Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, and Analytics Unite Under the FourCentric Brand

Private equity-backed 4C Procurement Group has unveiled its new brand identity and market positionin...
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Jan 23, 2025 | Ai, Procurement

AI in procurement technology

The rise of AI powered technology in the procurement tech space has been profound. Where practical a...
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Nov 23, 2024 | Cost Management, Strategy & Planning

Strategic Cost Management: Unlock Hidden Costs and Drive Sustainable Growth

In today’s volatile global economy, businesses face significant challenges, including inflation, sup...
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Nov 20, 2024 | Culture & Organisation Change, Procurement, Strategy & Planning

Much More Than Cost Reduction: How Procurement Can Transform Care Home Labour Challenges

In the world of care homes, procurement isn’t just about savings; it’s a game-changer in tackling th...
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Aug 15, 2024 | Culture & Organisation Change

A Practical Guide to Applying Unified Problem Solving (UPS) in a CI Environment

Essential to the support of every organisation is the efficient and effective application of problem...
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Aug 6, 2024 | Supply Chain

Can Agile Supply Chains Ease Pressures for FMCGs?

The consumer products industry is navigating the fallout of major international events such as concu...
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Jul 30, 2024 | Supply Chain

Sustainable Supply Chain Management

A sustainable supply chain is one that fully integrates ethical and environmentally responsible prac...
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Jul 17, 2024 | Operations, Uncategorized

Adapting to Evolution (and Revolution): Is Your Operating Model Fit for The Constantly Changing Global Environment?

We live in an era marked by rapid technological advancements, geopolitical shifts, unforeseen black ...
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Jul 16, 2024 | Ai, Procurement

The Limits of AI: Why Procurement Data Needs Expert Human Input

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been touted as the solution to many of the challenges facing procur...
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Jan 23, 2025 | Ai, Procurement

AI in procurement technology

The rise of AI powered technology in the procurement tech space has been profound. Where practical a...
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Jul 16, 2024 | Ai, Procurement

The Limits of AI: Why Procurement Data Needs Expert Human Input

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been touted as the solution to many of the challenges facing procur...
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Jan 26, 2024 | Ai, Digital

Revolutionising Data Analytics: The Impact of Cutting-Edge Generative AI on Complex Language Tasks

In the ever-evolving landscape of data analytics, the role of artificial intelligence (AI) has becom...
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Nov 23, 2024 | Cost Management, Strategy & Planning

Strategic Cost Management: Unlock Hidden Costs and Drive Sustainable Growth

In today’s volatile global economy, businesses face significant challenges, including inflation, sup...
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Mar 19, 2024 | Cost Management

The 7-Step Framework for Strategic Cost Management (SCM)

Strategic Cost Management (SCM) is a highly effective analytical method designed to pinpoint, quanti...
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Nov 20, 2024 | Culture & Organisation Change, Procurement, Strategy & Planning

Much More Than Cost Reduction: How Procurement Can Transform Care Home Labour Challenges

In the world of care homes, procurement isn’t just about savings; it’s a game-changer in tackling th...
Read More
Aug 15, 2024 | Culture & Organisation Change

A Practical Guide to Applying Unified Problem Solving (UPS) in a CI Environment

Essential to the support of every organisation is the efficient and effective application of problem...
Read More
Jun 14, 2024 | Digital

Analogue to Algorithm: Pioneering Change in a Digital Frontier

Around 70% of digital transformation projects fail, according to a 2019 McKinsey study. In the realm...
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Jan 26, 2024 | Ai, Digital

Revolutionising Data Analytics: The Impact of Cutting-Edge Generative AI on Complex Language Tasks

In the ever-evolving landscape of data analytics, the role of artificial intelligence (AI) has becom...
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Jul 17, 2024 | Operations, Uncategorized

Adapting to Evolution (and Revolution): Is Your Operating Model Fit for The Constantly Changing Global Environment?

We live in an era marked by rapid technological advancements, geopolitical shifts, unforeseen black ...
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May 9, 2024 | Operations

Optimising Operations: A Guide to Model Area Planning and Deployment

This guide delves into model area deployment, a targeted strategy for driving change within organisa...
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Jul 12, 2023 | Operations

Choosing the Best Procurement Management Software for Your Business

There are all kinds of tools and tips that businesses can use to improve efficiency, productivity an...
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Jan 23, 2025 | Ai, Procurement

AI in procurement technology

The rise of AI powered technology in the procurement tech space has been profound. Where practical a...
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Nov 20, 2024 | Culture & Organisation Change, Procurement, Strategy & Planning

Much More Than Cost Reduction: How Procurement Can Transform Care Home Labour Challenges

In the world of care homes, procurement isn’t just about savings; it’s a game-changer in tackling th...
Read More
Jul 16, 2024 | Ai, Procurement

The Limits of AI: Why Procurement Data Needs Expert Human Input

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been touted as the solution to many of the challenges facing procur...
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Jul 1, 2024 | Procurement, Sustainability

Beyond Product – The Importance of Sustainable Procurement

Sustainability is of growing importance for businesses across every industry. With significant impac...
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Jan 16, 2024 | Procurement

Harnessing Inflation and Market Analytics Software to Navigate Procurement in a Globalised World

In today’s fast-paced and interconnected global economy, procurement departments of multinational co...
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Nov 23, 2024 | Cost Management, Strategy & Planning

Strategic Cost Management: Unlock Hidden Costs and Drive Sustainable Growth

In today’s volatile global economy, businesses face significant challenges, including inflation, sup...
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Nov 20, 2024 | Culture & Organisation Change, Procurement, Strategy & Planning

Much More Than Cost Reduction: How Procurement Can Transform Care Home Labour Challenges

In the world of care homes, procurement isn’t just about savings; it’s a game-changer in tackling th...
Read More
Apr 23, 2025 | Supply Chain

Why You Need Full Supply Chain Visibility Now More Than Ever 

Supply chain disruptions are inevitable, but without visibility, they become costly. From labour vio...
Read More
Mar 14, 2025 | Supply Chain

Tariffs, Trade and Turbulence: How to Keep Your Supply Chain Moving 

The world of trade is shifting once again. With President Trump’s recent decision to slap 25% tariff...
Read More
Aug 6, 2024 | Supply Chain

Can Agile Supply Chains Ease Pressures for FMCGs?

The consumer products industry is navigating the fallout of major international events such as concu...
Read More
Jul 30, 2024 | Supply Chain

Sustainable Supply Chain Management

A sustainable supply chain is one that fully integrates ethical and environmentally responsible prac...
Read More
Jun 12, 2024 | Supply Chain

Is Security of Supply Possible in Deflationary Supply Markets? 

The balancing act between sourcing from deflationary markets and security of supply has long been a ...
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May 29, 2024 | Supply Chain

Maintaining profitability in volatile times: How optimising your supply chain is key

What measures can the hospitality sector take to combat soaring ingredient costs? With global benchm...
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Jul 1, 2024 | Procurement, Sustainability

Beyond Product – The Importance of Sustainable Procurement

Sustainability is of growing importance for businesses across every industry. With significant impac...
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Jan 26, 2024 | Sustainability

Why Some Organisations Are Moving Slower Than They Should Be on the Path to Net Zero and Scope 3 emissions.

In an era where climate change is an imminent threat and global temperatures continue to rise, the r...
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Apr 24, 2025 | News

Consultancy Henkan Launches Strategic Rebrand and Service Expansion

Henkan announces a rebrand and service expansion under FourCentric, strengthening its hands-on appro...
Read More
Mar 10, 2025 | News

Industry Leaders in Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, and Analytics Unite Under the FourCentric Brand

Private equity-backed 4C Procurement Group has unveiled its new brand identity and market positionin...
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