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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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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. CPOs have a key role to play in redesigning sourcing, contracting, and financing strategies to ensure capital projects remain viable – even in high-cost, high-risk environments. Those that adapt now will be better positioned to maintain competitiveness, operational...
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.
Take the ArcBlue Asia Pacific CPO Insights Self-Assessment 2025
We’re inviting CPOs across Asia Pacific to participate in the ArcBlue CPO Insights 2025. The ArcBlue CPO Insights utilises a Procurement Maturity Self-Assessment to support you on your journey to best practice procurement.
Cost Optimisation Series: Part 4 – Working Capital and Inventory Management
ArcBlue's Savings Programme experts, Chris Hodgson and Chris Gardner, provide strategies and practical tips into how CFOs and procurement teams can navigate the complexities of working capital improvements, from balancing payment terms to unlocking value in inventory management.
Cost Optimisation Series: Part 3 – Maintaining the Value and Recognising Success and Talent
ArcBlue's Savings Programme experts, Chris Hodgson and Chris Gardner, dive into building sustainable savings programs, celebrating wins, and attracting the right talent to thrive in high-pressure, value-driven environments.
Cost Optimisation Series: Part 2 – Buy Better and Spend Better – Capturing the Benefits
ArcBlue's Savings Programme experts, Chris Hodgson and Chris Gardner, explore how listening to the business, understanding its pain points, and fostering collaboration with stakeholders are crucial steps in achieving sustainable savings outcomes.
Cost Optimisation Series: Part 1 – How Data is Transforming the Procurement Landscape
ArcBlue's Savings Programme 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.




