Driving MRO efficiency
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Meeting the challenges of a fast-changing world

It’s been described as a perfect storm. Conflict in Europe, the drive to net zero, rising ethical expectations and the lingering effects of COVID-19 and Brexit. How should indirect procurement respond...
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How to embrace change and transformation

Procurement teams are second only to operations in managing change in their organisations, according to 2022’s Indirect Procurement Report. But change management can be daunting, so how do you get sta...
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ESG is more important than ever

The extreme weather conditions in the UK this summer have focused minds on the need to reduce carbon emissions to tackle climate change. It’s also increased the imperative for companies to address Env...
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Plan for the worst, hope for the best

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, many businesses were unprepared to deal with the impact on their operations. We look at the lessons to be learned and what you can do to prepare for future events.
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Why engineers must get to grips with finance

Have you ever been frustrated when a proposal for what seemed to you like a sensible process improvement is turned down on financial grounds? Understanding how finance works could be one of your best...
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The 10 traits of top engineering leaders

How do you transform yourself from a technically savvy maintenance engineer into an engineering leader? Here are 10 competencies that can help you expand your circle of influence and be recognised as...
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What is the future of procurement?

Here we share the key themes from the 2023 Procurement Futures conference exploring the opportunities and challenges facing procurement today  
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How to build a successful maintenance engineering strategy

A maintenance engineering strategy sets out the guiding principles that will enable an organisation to meet its objectives. The challenge is to create one that reflects reality over optimism.