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Redesigning internal buying journeys: A practical approach to modern tail spend management
Insight
Tail spend isn’t “too small to matter” – it’s where procurement is judged. Find out how to redesign buying channels to transfor…
From cost control to value creation: What procurement gets right
Podcast
Simon Lipscomb is joined by Sarah Walters, Head of Procurement at AXA, to explore how curiosity, early engagement, and strong s…
When AI breaks the BPO model: A commercial reset for financial services
Insight
AI is reshaping BPO economics in financial services. How can procurement leaders redesign pricing, scope, and deal terms to cap…
Guides
The AI-powered procurement technology shift: A checklist for evaluating vendors
Checklist
As new capabilities emerge, the complexity of the procuretech market increases. Here's a practical checklist for evaluating pro…
Five steps to unlocking value with OpenAI in procurement
Guide
A practical guide to AI in procurement: five steps to adopt OpenAI securely, embed AI in workflows, and drive real value.
Maximising value creation through procurement: A checklist for Private Equity
Checklist
A practical framework for Private Equity firms to fully leverage procurement to identify, realise, and sustain value across the…
Sustainability in procurement: A seven-step roadmap
Guide
Sustainability in procurement has often been overlooked or only included as a tick-box exercise without achieving real impact. …
The role of the CPO: Top 10 priorities for C-Suite success in turbulent times
Guide
The historical view of what is expected from a Chief Procurement Officer is changing. Based on Efficio’s work with hundreds of …
The procurement checklist for uncertain times: How to drive long-term value
Checklist
Find out three core areas for procurement to review to create long-term value amidst uncertain times of inflation and supply ch…
Clients' success stories
Transforming asset maintenance to boost availability and eliminate critical failures
Case study
Find out how a UK water utility moved from reactive maintenance to a performance-led model, increasing asset availability to 99…
Redesigning wastewater R&M framework to deliver 10% annual savings
Case study
Find out how a UK water utility redesigned its wastewater R&M framework to deliver 10% annual savings while strengthening suppl…
Powering energy recovery through performance-linked CHP contracts
Case study
Find out how a UK water utilities company increased energy output, reduced downtime, and delivered significant cost and carbon …
Building a competitive tankering network to cut costs and boost resilience
Case study
Find out how a UK water utilities company built a competitive tankering framework that cut annual costs by 10% while doubling e…
Reports
How the GCC can accelerate in-country value through value chain development
Reports
Developed from Efficio’s experience supporting national industrial development across the GCC, this paper outlines how localiza…
The illusion of control in indirect spend: A survey of European CPOs and CFOs
Reports
This Efficio research uncovers the challenges of managing indirect spend and how procurement and finance professionals plan to …
US tariff updates & impact on key industries
Research updates
How are evolving US tariff measures impacting global supply chains, and what strategies can businesses adopt to stay resilient …
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