Blog articles which provide up-to-date market insights on all things procurement-related.
Do you know where the risks lie within your supplier portfolio? Are you looking to support more local SMEs? Listen to our discussion on why your should be diversifying your current supplier base.
By Mick O'Donnell & Leigh Hatfull on 3 March 2023
Local government has always recognised the value of procurement in delivering high-quality, cost-effective services to residents, and this is true more now than ever.
By Steve Rowland on 13 December 2022
Local government has always recognised the value of procurement in delivering high-quality, cost-effective services to residents, and this is more true now than ever.
By Steve Rowland on 21 November 2022
At eXceeding, we’re here to help our clients do things better: to save time, resources, and money.
By Steve Rowland on 19 October 2022
Find out more about Procurement Best Practices and Benchmarks and how they support procurement performance improvement.
By Steve Rowland on 26 September 2022
Procurement has become an increasingly complex function that tests an organisation’s understanding of the rules and how to work within governmental guidelines to better manage this essential service.
By Steve Rowland on 13 July 2022
Procurement Consultant, Cheryl Choong, has a wide experience across both private and public sector organisations. Here, she shares her top tips on how to tackle the common challenges and approach the opportunities that may come your way.
By Cheryl Choong on 21 June 2022
For local authorities operating in deprived areas, there is urgent need for investment in major projects to expand infrastructure, improve connectivity, and create the jobs and homes needed to boost the local economy. We investigate the Levelling Up Fund – a pot of £4.8 billion which has been set aside by the Government to fund investment in so-called ‘high-value local infrastructure’ and how procurement can help to drive this agenda.
By Steve Rowland on 8 February 2022
Procurement management is the process used to ensure that everything is taken care of, from ordering to fulfilment. In this guide we take a closer look at just what procurement management is, the process, how to automate procurement management and its general importance.
By Steve Rowland on 25 November 2021
As sustainability becomes increasingly important to procurement professionals, this guide offers a deeper dive into the topic; why it is important, its benefits and some of the best practices associated with sustainable procurement.
By Steve Rowland on 18 November 2021
Supply chain management and procurement are two separate things. In this guide, we take a closer look at what both procurement and supply chain management is, the differences between the two and why they both matter.
By Jane Shortall on 17 November 2021
Procurement professionals understand that managing risk is part of the role. In this guide, we take a closer look at managing procurement risks, what some of the more common procurement risks look like and how to manage these risks.
By Steve Rowland on 16 November 2021
