ARCBLUE SERVICES

Performance Improvement

Optimise the performance of your procurement operations to deliver more value and efficiency

Drive strategic impact in your organisation with ArcBlue’s procurement Performance Improvement solutions.

Our Performance Improvement solutions leverage our methodologies, best practice tools and programs formulated over years of operation to improve performance and enhance the influence of strategic procurement.

ArcBlue has a proven track record in delivering improvements across the end-to-end procurement and contract management cycle.

Our Performance Improvement suite of solutions cover Strategy & Operations, Digital Solutions and People resourcing. 

Our team of experts have specialist expertise in a broad range of sectors & categories. We work alongside our clients to develop the people, processes, and systems necessary to deliver effective change.

We see…

  • Over the last decade, procurement maturity has improved across the Asia pacific region
  • Recent events causing supply chain disruptions and economic shifts have increased demands on procurement
  • There is more focus on Procurement from the C-Suite, raising the bar for performance
  • ESG and technology in procurement are developing at a rapid pace
  • Having the right procurement strategy and operating model is a significant strategic driver of business success
  • Best practice operating models combine business collaboration, talent management, have clear structure and designated roles
  • The most mature procurement functions continually invest in optimising their operating model to improve performance. 

Performance Improvement Solutions

STRATEGY & OPERATIONS

Cost Optimisation

Take cost out of your business fast

Identify and analyse opportunities to take immediate cost out of your business and drive sustainable benefits. Our Cost Optimisation programs deliver an average Return on Investment of 10:1.


Diagnostics

Design your ‘roadmap for change’ with ArcBlue Procurement Diagnostics

Our Procurement Diagnostic uses a structured process to assess current procurement activity and develop a roadmap which reveals opportunities to reduce cost, improve supplier performance and enhance the influence of strategic procurement across your organisation.


Operating Models & Frameworks

Deliver more value and efficiency through your procurement organisation

Review, refine and develop your new procurement operating model or framework to simplify, reduce risk and ensure your practices reflect a value-for-money service. We also provide support for the implementation of the new framework – including leadership, change management expertise and hands-on implementation and guidance material.


Supply Chain Optimisation

Make supply chain your competitive advantage

In times of severe supply chain disruption, quick thinking and agile responses are needed to understand supply chain risks and to plan for the future. ArcBlue works with organisations to help them to build-in resilience, optimise risk management and integrate procurement into their supply chains.


Category Strategy

Design and implement effective category strategies with CATalyst

The ArcBlue Category Strategy methodology is designed to help procurement and stakeholder teams to analyse business needs and supply markets to develop robust category strategies, designed to improve value and with full stakeholder buy-in.


Probity Services

Safeguard your organisation against probity risks

We offer a range of probity services including Advice, Audit and Training to ensure organisations and procurement teams understand their probity obligations and the consequences of improper practices.


DIGITAL SOLUTIONS
Technology Diagnostic ArcBlue

Technology Diagnostic

Review and map your ideal procurement technology solution

A thorough review of your current and desired future state for leveraging technology in your procurement organisation. Get a roadmap for change that is ‘right-sized’ for your needs.


Spend Analytics ArcBlue

Spend Analytics

Gain strategic insight through clear spend data

ArcBlue Analytics is a ‘best-in-class’ spend analytics tool which will transform your procurement function. ArcBlue has a proven track record in supporting hundreds of clients to gain valuable insights through procurement analytics and powerful data dashboards.


System Implementation ArcBlue

System Implementation

Integrated digital procurement solution implementation ​by procurement experts

ArcBlue has broad experience implementing digital procurement solutions. With a focus on the end-users, we combine our change management and project management expertise with our technical capability and procurement knowledge to deliver successful implementation projects. 


mybuy hub ArcBlue

mybuy Hub

mybuy is your connected digital procurement hub

mybuy is an online workspace for procurement in your organisation, with customised content for procurement, stakeholders & suppliers, designed to be customised to your specific needs. The user-friendly hub brings it all together – procurement tools, strategies, documents, processes, learning, analytics & your existing procurement systems.


PEOPLE
ArcBlue Search meeting candidates

Search & Recruitment

ArcBlue Search ​connects you with quality procurement & supply chain candidates in Asia

ArcBlue Search is a specialist procurement & supply chain recruitment consultancy operating across Asia, headquartered out of our Singapore office. We connect your organisation with high-quality talent using our expert knowledge of the industries and markets we operate in.


Procurement as a Service

Flexible on-demand project and procurement contract resources

Our solutions-focused resources can meet your needs when you require more people but have a limited headcount, limited resources, or require specialist capability to supplement your workforce. ArcBlue contractors have a diverse range of industry backgrounds including private sector, government, infrastructure and defence.


Need to deliver more efficiency and value through procurement?

ArcBlue has a proven track record in delivering improvements across the end to end procurement and contract management cycle. We work alongside our clients to develop the people, processes, and systems necessary to deliver effective change.

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OUR EXPERIENCE

Identification & delivery of cost savings

We worked with a financial institution analyse the current spend and identify savings opportunities to support the acquisition synergy target.

Government Procurement Transformation Program

We supported a state government department to achieve better outcomes through their procurement.

GNFR Categories Savings Programme​

We performed a savings diagnostic for a large Australian retail chain and completed an organisation wide assessment of procurement capability.

Fulfilment, Logistics and Supply Chain​

We were enrolled by Bain & Company to drive an end-to-end strategic sourcing process and to lock-in savings for a global FMCG distributor.

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