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“All starts with the data. It’s not only data, but it all starts with the data. You need to really pull the lid back on the spend, on who it’s with, what it’s on, who is spending it. You need to go deeper to understand why they’re spending it…” ArcBlue’s Cost Optimisation experts, Chris Hodgson and Chris Gardner, share insights into the critical role data plays in driving cost optimisation, improving transparency, and supporting informed decision-making.
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This report covers 7 priorities that will drive procurement in 2025, offering expert insights to empower procurement teams to thrive in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.
Take a deep dive into Asia's procurement maturity and explore the CPO insights from our 2024 report. Discover key trends and best practices for enhancing procurement functions across the region.
With the demand for talented procurement professionals outstripping supply, how can you turn to your existing team and build the skills they need for your organisation to thrive? Access our On Demand webinar we delve into the competencies procurement professionals require both now and in the future, and discuss how leaders can efficiently develop those capabilities.
Download our 2024 ANZ CPO Insights Report that highlights the maturity of procurement functions across ANZ and the opportunities to enhance value delivered through procurement for businesses.
Procurement will play a pivotal role in driving the energy transition towards a sustainable future. Hear from ArcBlue New Energy & Renewables experts who explore some of the key challenges and opportunities in this space.
Download our 2024 Asia CPO Insights Report that highlights the maturity of procurement functions across Asia and the opportunities to enhance value delivered through procurement for businesses.
Download our key strategies that businesses and government have used to build social impact into their supply chains.
Access our On Demand Webinar on how you can best prepare for the introduction of the NACC and offering practical advice.
This checklist is designed to help you tackle the selection and implementation process for a digital procurement ecosystem.
Download this checklist of questions that are designed to give you a snapshot of your company’s Sustainability Maturity.
Access our On Demand Webinar exploring the complex topic of Modern Slavery in supply chains, offering practical advice.
Access our On Demand Webinar exploring the challenges of negotiation in the current market and offering practical advice.
Download this checklist of best practice measures to track your process and to highlight gaps in your Infrastructure Procurement journey.
Download the Spend Optimisation Playbook as a guide to optimise your spend, ensuring that procurement is delivering increased value for money.
Download this checklist of best practice measures to track your organisational progress and highlight gaps in your Social & Sustainable procurement practices.
How do you measure the performance of your procurement function? Download our list of 50 Procurement Key Performance Indicators to get the best out of your procurement function.
Procurement in a Shifting Economy: Navigating Australia’s Economic Headwinds
ArcBlue Director Chris Gardner explores how procurement leaders can respond to Australia’s evolving economic landscape. With inflation, supply chain disruption, and fiscal tightening reshaping business priorities, he outlines six strategic actions CPOs can take.
Top 10: Tips for Successful Remote Negotiations
As remote work becomes more embedded in the way business is conducted, procurement professionals must adapt their negotiation strategies to suit this environment. Ensure successful remote supplier negotiations with ArcBlue’s top 10 expert tips.
Working Capital: The Overlooked Opportunity for Procurement
Procurement holds untapped potential to improve Working Capital by enhancing inventory, payment terms, and supplier relationships. This article explores how greater visibility and collaboration between Procurement and Finance can optimise costs and improve resilience.
The Difficult Mandate: Achieving Bulletproof Resilience at Lowest Cost
CPOs face a tough mandate: build resilient, future-ready supply chains—at the lowest cost. Discover four key strategies to balance resilience with profitability and lead procurement transformation.
Brisbane 2032 Olympics: How Procurement Can Deliver a Legacy for Queensland
ArcBlue experts Elisabeth Lette and Haig Topalian highlight the importance of early procurement preparation, supplier engagement, and capability building to ensure the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games leave a meaningful legacy.
Leveraging Procurement to Safeguard Capital Projects in a Geopolitically Unstable World
Amid growing geopolitical instability and volatile tariffs, CPOs are under mounting pressure to safeguard long term capital investments. Those that adapt now will be better positioned to maintain competitiveness, operational resilience, and sustainability leadership.
Procurement’s Path to Influence: Turning Results into Recognition
It’s time for procurement to step up as a strategic partner that drives value, shapes decisions, and leads business outcomes. Discover how aligning knowledge, data, and storytelling can transform procurement into a powerful force within your organisation.
Navigating Tariff Turbulence: Procurement Strategies for Resilient Port Operations
Resilient procurement can turn tariff turbulence into a competitive edge. Port CPOs must lead this shift, ensuring terminals remain viable and efficient even as trade winds change. ArcBlue Consultant, Chris Lim, explores the impact recent tariff announcements are having on Ports, and how procurement can help weather the storm.
A new chapter for ArcBlue: Welcoming Managing Director Dan Collings
We’re pleased to introduce Dan Collings as the new Managing Director for ArcBlue after co-founders Dan Fielding and Chris Newman finished their tenure as leaders of the business. Dan has spent the last 20 years at our sister company, Proxima, working at the forefront of procurement consulting. The ArcBlue team is excited to be able to...
Capital Procurement Part 2: Stakeholder Management
Director Dan Renfrey and Consultant Edwin Beh of ArcBlue continue to explore the complexities of capital procurement, stakeholder management, the role of early contractor involvement, and how procurement teams can collaborate with the rest of the organisation to navigate the tradeoffs.
Capital Procurement Part 1: What makes Capital Procurement different?
Dan Renfrey, Director and Edwin Beh, Consultant at ArcBlue explore why procurement teams often struggle with capital projects, how data and strategic insights can bridge the gap, and what organisations can do to drive success in this space.
Building Influence: The attributes needed to be a leader in procurement
ArcBlue spoke with CIPS to reveal how procurement can build influence, prove its worth to the wider organisation, how to lead a team and the common barriers to joining a leadership team.
