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Is your procurement team accidentally blocking innovation?

Procurement teams often describe themselves as enablers of innovation. They talk about value creation, supplier collaboration, and strategic partnerships. Yet speak to many start-ups or SMEs and a very different picture emerges- one where procurement processes feel like barriers rather than gateways. So, is procurement genuinely supporting innovation within your organisation, or unintentionally standing in […]

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What is transformation within procurement?

Procurement transformation has become one of the most talked-about topics in the world of supply chain and business strategy. But what does it actually mean, and why is it so important for organisations today? In simple terms, procurement transformation refers to the process of fundamentally reshaping how procurement operates within an organisation. It’s not just […]

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Top tips for FMCG procurement teams navigating peak season

Peak seasons- whether Christmas, seasonal promotions, or major retail events- can be critical for FMCG businesses. They offer the chance for major sales boosts, but also bring pressure: tighter deadlines, greater demand volatility, and higher risks of stockouts or overstocks. For procurement teams, success during peak periods depends on planning, agility, and tight coordination. At […]

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Procurement strategies for seasonal demand fluctuations in retail

Seasonal peaks are both a blessing and a challenge for retailers. From Christmas and Easter to summer holidays, back-to-school and Black Friday, demand can shift dramatically, and often unpredictably. For procurement teams, the stakes are high: stockouts damage customer trust, while excess inventory erodes margins and clogs supply chains. Managing these seasonal swings requires a […]

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International Men’s Day 2025: Caring for men cares for everyone

Each year on 19th November, people around the world come together to recognise International Men’s Day (IMD), a day that celebrates the positive value men bring to their families, workplaces, and communities. While conversations around gender equality often (and rightly) focus on empowering women, IMD reminds us that supporting men and boys also plays a […]

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Breaking barriers to sustainable procurement: a practical approach for UK businesses

UK organisations are under increasing pressure from regulators, investors, and customers to demonstrate responsible sourcing, environmental stewardship, and social accountability. Yet, for many procurement teams, embedding sustainability into everyday processes can feel challenging. From complex supply chains to cost pressures, several barriers can slow progress. At Accelerate, our team of experienced procurement consultants work with […]

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What is a procurement managed service, and how can a procurement consultancy help?

In today’s fast-moving commercial landscape, many organisations recognise that traditional procurement functions- staffed primarily in-house and focused on transactional tasks- may no longer serve the evolving demands of efficiency, agility and value creation. That’s where a procurement managed service (PMS) comes into play: a model in which a specialist procurement consultancy acts as an extension […]

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The Scary Supplier List: how to identify risky partners

This Halloween, we’re shining a light on a very real fright for procurement professionals: risky suppliers. Just like haunted houses, some suppliers may look perfectly fine at first glance- but hidden risks can lurk beneath the surface, threatening budgets, delivery schedules, and even your company’s reputation. Understanding how to spot these “scary suppliers” is crucial […]

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