AI in procurement. Everyone’s talking about it. Even if your procurement and supply operation is super-slick, there are probably many routine processes and tasks that could be automated and improved.

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 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.

As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called 'agentic AI' to work alongside employees to make decisions and execute them with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains.

Did you know you could boost savings by up to 20%?

In today’s volatile landscape, cost control and efficiency aren’t just goals - they’re essential for survival. Coupa's latest benchmark report uncovers how top-performing finance and procurement teams are cutting costs by as much as 20% and accelerating processing times by up to 30%.

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.

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.

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.

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.  

In the current volatile economic climate, manufacturers around the world depend on S&P Global's insights into market dynamics and pricing implications. Download the latest report now.

Procurement and supply is at the heart of a modern economy. So how do procurement and supply leaders see their role, influence and potential impact on the issues facing the world today?

During a time of tight budgets, TWS's indirect procurement team was tasked to source a technically complex production line for one of their factories. Their report is a must-see for anyone working in procurement and supply.

In the realm of sustainable procurement, there has been a transformative shift. It is no longer seen as a peripheral activity but as a central strategy integral to operational excellence and competitive advantage. This white paper from EcoVadis reveals the latest numbers behind the drive for sustainability.

In an increasingly interconnected world, where commerce knows no borders and supply chains span continents, the business landscape can be full of opportunity, but also fraught with risk.

In this sixth annual survey produced in partnership with TWS, the awareness, understanding, and application of game theory within procurement is fully explored.

In this whitepaper produced by TWS in partnership with CIPS Download, a fundamental economic tool to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is explored.

Read this CIPS Download report as we explore some of the challenges and changes affecting direct materials sourcing and how a fresh strategy can lead to operational improvements and increased job satisfaction.

Working with smaller supply chain partnerships can lead to valuable and secure relationships, minimise risk and generate operational efficiencies.