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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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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.
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.
AI in Procurement: The Human Touch in a World of Algorithms
As AI continues to transform procurement, the key to unlocking its true potential is maintaining a careful balance. AI-driven insights, autonomous systems, and predictive analytics can streamline processes and accelerate decisions, but the human element remains irreplaceable in navigating complexities, ensuring ethical integrity, and providing the empathy machines lack.
From Cost Cutting to Value Creation | 7 Insights Every CFO Should Know
Cost optimisation isn't just about reducing expenses, they’re a strategic lever for driving performance and organisation value. Here’s where CFOs should focus. ArcBlue spoke with CFO Magazine to share 7 key insights for CFOs to consider before embarking on a cost program.
Evolution of the Aerospace procurement and supply chain landscape
In today’s business environment, aerospace procurement and supply chain leaders are dealing with unpredictable and complex challenges. These disruptions have significantly transformed the landscape, pushing them to rethink their strategies to stay strong and sustainable. Chris Hampden, explores how recent events have impacted aerospace companies and how suppliers to the aerospace industry can enhance their positions...
Procurement’s Vital Role in Shaping the Energy Transition
For the longest time in Australia, Energy has been a story of state or natural monopolies, regulated tariffs and minimal choice. The fundamental of the energy transition is now being turned on its head. ArcBlue spoke with ecogeneration magazine about how procurement and supply chain is key to overcoming these challenges.
The Benefits of Focusing on Procurement Maturity
Elisabeth Lette and Kylie McKinlay discuss the benefits of focusing on procurement maturity and shares insights gleaned from their experience in working on procurement maturity review projects for private and public sector organisations.
Q-SEED: Driving opportunity and economic growth in Townsville
ArcBlue's Elisabeth Lette spoke with ABC North Queensland radio ahead of the launch of the Q-SEED Program in Townsville. Listen as Lis explains the purpose of the program, what Q-SEED aims to achieve for Townsville, and how it sets a template for place-based procurement approaches across Queensland.
Leveraging procurement in place-based programs
“Procurement is really the linchpin in terms of having social and economic impact... it is an incredible enabler in terms of what we can now be doing in the community.” Lis, Chris and Kylie discuss how procurement is a key lever for achieving place-based outcomes.
