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Now more than ever, consumers and investors alike are evaluating how companies behave on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. Consumers increasingly want the goods and services they purchase and companies they do business with to be taking visible and accountable steps to reduce the negative impacts of their operations and contribute positively to society. […]
Read moreAt Accelerate, our aim is always to help businesses embrace diversity of thought to help unlock their full potential. We believe that there are many benefits that come with embracing diversity: smarter ideas and solutions created by people from different backgrounds and experiences. Nurturing a diverse supplier base should be an intrinsic part of procurement […]
Read moreWhat should FMCG companies look for in a strategic supplier relationship? Strategic relationships and partnerships are critical to every organisation and can deliver incredible results – superior operational performance, supply chain assurance, innovation, faster time to market, product quality and improved financial performance. Increasingly, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brands see their suppliers not simply as […]
Read moreWith Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) on all our radars as we work together to achieve Net Zero, we talk about how SMEs and large companies can do their bit. We will also discuss what we have seen happen across global business in relation to Scope 3 – supply chain emissions – and what corporations of […]
Read moreInternational Women’s Day is celebrated annually on 8th March to recognise women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements, raise awareness of discrimination and bias, and inspire and empower us to take action for equality. The first International Women’s Day was celebrated in 1909 to honour the 1908 garment women’s strike in New York. The women […]
Read moreThe best collaborations create something bigger than the sum of what each company can create alone Accelerate Procurement Ltd and Valorant are beyond pleased to announce that effective today we have joined forces in a partnering agreement. As two successful organisations coming together, it provides both our existing and future clients with further improvements in […]
Read moreIn the past, we’ve talked about the benefits of supplier diversity. Supplier diversity can be one of the most effective ways to drive real business value, beyond just procurement. As more companies take steps to increase diversity on executive teams, it’s becoming clear that there is a relationship between diversity and improved financial performance. Research by […]
Read moreRight now the world is complicated and markets are difficult to navigate and at the same time individuals continue to reassess what they want to get out of their lives and how work fits with this, as well as placing greater emphasis on workplace dynamics that shape those decisions. Gartner recently identified 7 key trends […]
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