2019-09-02 09:00
By instigating and following an end-to-end procurement process, you'll instantly gain better visibility, risks will be mitigated and integration and implementation is often more successful… Read More
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A focus on procurement, the supply chain, cost reduction, spend management, procurement outsourcing and other topics surrounding UK businesses and charities.
2019-07-10 17:20
All of the thoughts and musings from the team at Procuright, parceled together into one useful bundle for you Read More
2019-07-10 17:20
14 Procurement and supply chain blogs to help UK businesses and charities from the team at Procuright from 2017 Read More
2019-07-01 09:00
Procuright provide well supported and well executed procurement management programmes to either fully manage the function or work alongside your current teams, including Procurement and/ or… Read More
2019-05-06 09:00
Each stage of the procurement cycle involves multiple stakeholders, variable processes, various departmental goals and objectives and copious amounts of administration. Any value, initially… Read More
2019-03-04 09:00
With the rationale to outsource non-core services increasingly compelling, many organisations are finding that strategic, well-managed indirect procurement outsourcing is a sure route to sec… Read More
2019-01-25 18:20
Tips and advice on cost saving and cost management regarding Procurement in Business and Charity Procurement, during 2019 Read More
2019-01-07 09:00
With a growing list of supplier considerations, within the procurement process, the benefits behind procurement outsourcing are becoming more compelling for UK SMEs, corporate, the third sec… Read More
2018-12-03 09:00
In the UK you currently have two options for business green energy; generate it yourself or buy your energy in the same way you do now but on a Green Tariff. Embracing green energy brings ma… Read More
2018-11-05 09:00
All TPIs should have a similar goal; identify the most appropriate business energy contracts for each client with emphasis on cost, consumption and contract terms. Plus, some added bonuses a… Read More
2018-10-04 09:00
Part 2 of our look at technology slowing departments down and ruining Supplier Relationship Management in many UK organisations. Our blog will lead you to the full article, which features on… Read More
2018-10-03 09:00
Part 1 of our look at technology slowing departments down and ruining Supplier Relationship Management in many UK organisations. Our blog will lead you to the full article, which features on… Read More
2018-09-03 09:00
Whether your company is listed in the top 100 or not, there are steps your company can take to improve your financial outlook, including the management of indirect spend. Procurement outsour… Read More
2018-08-06 09:00
More often than not businesses are resigned to the fact that they deal with a huge number of suppliers. However, consolidating suppliers (and their invoices) can be extremely beneficial to o… Read More
2018-07-02 09:00
Running a business or department means having different tasks competing for your time. Scrutinising your energy bills probably never makes it to the top of that list, yet spending a few minu… Read More
2018-06-18 09:00
Bertrand Maltaverne returns for part 2 of our look into Artificial intelligence (or AI), robotic process automation (RPA) and machine learning within procurement Read More
2018-06-05 10:05
Powerful Insights from Procurement Powerhouses and Business Experts. Our bundle of insights from the World's leading experts Read More
2018-06-04 09:00
Artificial intelligence (or AI), robotic process automation (RPA) and machine learning is getting ever closer. White-collar workers have seen automation swoop in on blue collar jobs. And it… Read More
2018-05-07 09:00
15 of the best Business Cost Saving Ideas for UK companies and charities because ultimately, it's a good idea to explore ways to reduce business costs, no matter how well you're doing Read More
2018-04-02 09:00
It?s estimated that businesses are 11% more likely to survive if they export. But while SMEs account for approximately 95% of all companies in the UK, it?s a small number that are actually i… Read More
2018-03-05 09:00
Savings, across a business, can be achieved in numerous ways. Regardless of "cost saving" receiving negative coverage from procurement commentators, the fact remains that "savings" is a Proc… Read More
2018-02-05 09:00
There's no doubt that in today's business climate, which is characterised by tougher competition and tighter margins, SMEs have to keep a firm eye on their costs as well as chasing growth. H… Read More
2018-01-09 17:40
Procurement and supply chain blogs to help UK businesses and charities, over the coming 12 months, during 2018 Read More
2018-01-08 09:00
Having a comprehensive procurement and spend management plan is fundamental to achieving both your businesses core aims and values as well as achieving financial goals. This is our To Do lis… Read More
2017-12-04 09:00
There are just over 5 million microbusinesses in the UK. Approximately 45% of microbusinesses are on default electricity tariffs (which are, on average, 80% higher than a negotiated contract… Read More
2017-11-20 09:00
Martin Brundle recently did a great feature into the costs and cost management issues within Formula One. And why ultimately, if the costs aren't managed more effectively, it could all come… Read More
2017-11-13 05:41
Procurement and supply chain blogs to help UK businesses and charities, over the coming 12 months, during 2017 Read More
2017-11-13 05:41
All of the thoughts and musings from the team at Procuright, parceled together into one useful bundle for you Read More
2017-11-13 05:41
We started blogging to share knowledge and expertise with UK businesses and charities. This is the ultimate resourse for procurement, the supply chain, cost reduction and spend management Read More
2017-11-13 05:41
12 of the best procurement, cost reduction and cost management blogs from the team at Procuright from 2016 Read More
2017-11-06 09:00
It is a truth universally acknowledged that we all love getting something for free. This is exactly why you should consider your business giving away free stuff to your customers and potenti… Read More
2017-10-02 09:00
It's likely that your energy billing will rise during winter months. Demand is of course greater, which drives up the associated cost. But it's not all down to you using more electric and ga… Read More
2017-09-04 09:00
You're possibly thinking that procurement and all that it demands, is for large organisations (think NHS) spending millions of pounds on thousands of suppliers. You'd be right to think that… Read More
2017-08-07 09:00
It's simple: saving fuel ultimately saves you and your business money. Small improvements, here and there, in fuel efficiency might not seem like they would make much of a difference, but wh… Read More
2017-06-05 09:00
Hundreds of millions of pounds are spent on energy each year through Third Party Intermediaries (TPIs), with zero regulation on the companies providing energy procurement advice. To protect… Read More
2017-06-05 09:00
In 2016 British Airways (BA) signed a contract with a company in India, for them to be the supplier of some activities within the airline's vast IT department. A BA spokesman, at the time, e… Read More
2017-05-08 09:00
Water deregulation in the UK has been initiated to remove barriers to competition and open up the water retail market for non-domestic customers. This means that organisations in England wil… Read More
2017-05-01 09:00
Non-energy costs are likely to make up 55% of the total electricity bill, rising to around 65% by 2020. Therefore, business owners and decision makers within energy procurement need to start… Read More
2017-04-03 09:00
The vast majority of products and services that charities purchase have the potential to pose serious challenges for them if they're aiming to secure the best deals. Also, many charities (ev… Read More
2017-03-06 09:00
P272 is a mandatory industry-wide change (instigated by OFGEM) for the half-hourly (HH) settlement of maximum demand meters with a meter profile of 05, 06, 07 and 08. Settlement is the proce… Read More
10 Top Tips For Better Procurement And Cost Reduction Within The Third Sector And HEY Mind Interview
2017-02-06 09:00
Many organisations have cut activities, made redundancies or even closed altogether since the economic downturn of 2008, which had an effect on both businesses and charities alike. For chari… Read More
2017-01-09 09:00
One of the key trends in 2016, within procurement, was KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and how we, as a profession, go about measuring outcomes as we deliver more and more value to the org… Read More
2016-12-05 09:00
If someone had categorically stated on the 1st January 2016 that Leicester City would be Premier League Champions in 5 months, that the UK will vote to leave the European Union in 6 months a… Read More
2016-11-07 09:00
The most dramatic US election, in living memory, is over and the result is in: Donald Trump is the president elect of the United States of America . Of course, none of us know yet which of h… Read More
2016-10-03 09:00
As environmental fears intensify and businesses look to reduce their costs, decreasing the amount of waste they produce has become progressively significant. But as a business, how can you e… Read More
2016-09-05 09:00
With over 11.6 million people (17.8%) in the UK now being 65 years old and over and 1.5 million people (2.3% of the population) being 85 years old and over, it could be argued that care home… Read More
2016-08-01 09:00
P272 is the industry name of the compulsory regulatory change for electricity meters in classes 05-08 (often called Max Demand Meters) and as of 5th November 2015 energy suppliers renewing a… Read More
2016-07-04 09:00
Our clients are continually looking at ways to save money/ reduce spend within their business. But packaging quality and integrity isn't something we'd necessarily recommend economising on… Read More
2016-06-06 09:00
That's it. You've made your decision, you've marked your box and you can now exhale from the extended period of economic breath holding that many were undertaking in the lead up to the EU Re… Read More
2016-05-02 09:00
It has become very clear over the last few months that some UK businesses are sitting on millions of pounds worth of Energy Cost Saving that is simply waiting to be realised. ESOS (Energy Sa… Read More
2016-04-04 09:00
Are you thinking of relocating your business? Business Cost Saving have some top tips to help minimise any risk and of course, realise some cost saving. Moving your business' premises may se… Read More
2016-03-07 09:00
The much anticipated spring budget was announced today. But what are the main points affecting SMEs and Corporates? We've compiled them all, into our March 2016 blog. This includes, fuel dut… Read More
2016-02-01 09:00
Germany has the strongest economy in the European Union and has long been the UK's largest EU export partner country. In 2015, German import and export levels were higher than the previous a… Read More
2016-01-04 09:00
Three-quarters of UK SMEs that trade internationally, fear currency unpredictability from the EU vote could hamper their growth and profitability in 2016. A survey of more than 1,000 decisio… Read More
2015-12-07 09:00
We've compiled the top 10 ways to manage your business energy consumption including, having a policy of switching lights off in empty rooms or invest in motion sensor lighting for corridors… Read More
2015-11-02 09:00
A typical business energy bill can be a minefield of jargon and unclear terms and conditions. With Government legislations such as ESOS and P272 being enforced in recent months, it is more i… Read More
2015-10-05 09:00
As police investigate a "significant and sustained cyber-attack" on the TalkTalk website, the risks from being exposed to mistake or criminal activity across the internet have suddenly been… Read More
2015-09-07 09:00
Christmas 2014 was a stormy time for courier companies and retailers alike. Many weaknesses in the UK courier networks were uncovered, the delivery company City Link collapsed and the whole… Read More
2015-08-03 09:00
Postcodes are now in use in Ireland for the first time, with the rollout of Eircode, ending the Republic's position as the only developed country in the world not to have them. Ukraine was t… Read More
2015-07-06 09:00
As a general rule, the cost of sending a parcel will be affected by which is the greater weight between the actual weight and the volumetric weight. To get the actual weight of a parcel, pop… Read More
2015-06-01 09:00
While we await the next steps on a Third Party Intermediary (TPI) specific code of practice, Ofgem has issued a very useful document in association with the Citizens Advice Bureau on what sm… Read More
2015-06-01 09:00
While we await the next steps on a Third Party Intermediary (TPI) specific code of practice, Ofgem has issued a very useful document in association with the Citizens Advice Bureau on what sm… Read More
2015-05-04 09:00
With the General Election just 2 days away now, we've compiled the facts behind where the country's at, with regard to the UK's £1trillion 2020 Government Export Target and how differe… Read More
2015-04-06 09:00
You've run a successful business for some time now; you run a tight ship and reduced your main costs as much as possible, all's good isn't it? What would you say if perhaps, without you know… Read More
2015-03-02 09:00
All companies come into being to fulfil one purpose, generate the maximum amount of profit in the most efficient way possible. The majority of business owners are not born with fantastic bus… Read More
2015-02-02 09:00
We are living in an era where it is becoming a more attractive proposition for SME businesses to become involved in international trade. Government is actively encouraging companies towards… Read More
2015-01-05 09:00
As business owners we all would like more time in the day not only to focus on the success of our business but also time with our friends and family. Soon enough, everyone realises that time… Read More
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