Expert Reports

How to leverage game theory for successful cost down

TWS Partners' consulting team have developed the TWS Cost Down Approach powered by game theory to overcome barriers to effective cost down and to ensure procurement, cross functions, and suppliers all work together to profit from a joint cost down programme.

The big picture for supply chains in 2025

The 2025 outlook report from S&P Global Market Intelligence contains insights on rising costs associated with energy transition plans, investments being made in diversification and automation to improve supply chain agility, and threats to US ports if actions are not taken to modernise.

Thriving under the Procurement Act 2023

Are you prepared for the changes brought by the Procurement Act 2023? The Act introduces new requirements for transparency, social value, and streamlined processes that will impact both private and public sector procurement in the UK. Download this report produced by global supply chain risk management expert Achilles.

The procurement impact report

How do you know if your procurement processes are delivering genuine business value? Understanding the correlation between procurement's capabilities and its impact is hard but essential, as modern and effective procurement boosts business performance. This is especially critical in the current uncertain economic climate where high SaaS inflation is rampant.

Your essential guide to the Procurement Act

This guide to the Procurement Act aims to provide some practical advice and guidance to help navigation as it goes live. Download Places for People's report now, one of the UK's largest property management, development and regeneration companies.

Supply chains: Q4 buying strategies

Wondering whether to procure now or wait? At S&P Global Market Intelligence, we are excited to present our Q4'24 purchasing strategy reports covering various sectors, created by our team of economists. Read our latest buying strategy on steel, chemicals and plastics, nonferrous metals, and building materials to make informed decisions.