Delivering Intelligent Procurement
Delivering Intelligent Procurement Solutions The last few years have been a challenge for all businesses here in the UK and delivering intelligent procurement solutions has come to the fore. In the past three years, inflation has significantly impacted SME businesses in...
2023 – A Year in Procurement
2023 – A Year in Procurement In 2023, UK procurement teams had to navigate an ever shifting labyrinth of challenges, some lingering and many new. The effects of Brexit, soaring inflation, and the aftermath of the pandemic continued to create a...
Part 4 – The Ghost of Procurement Yet To Happen
Scrooge was once again back in his cold and dark bedroom, after his visit with the Ghost of Procurement Present. He had seen the shadows of his present day, and how they had reflected his character and career. He had felt...
Part 3 – The Ghost of Procurement Present
Scrooge was back in his bedroom, after his visit with the Ghost of Procurement Past. He had seen the shadows of his childhood and youth, and how they had shaped his character and career. He had felt a mixture of emotions,...
Part 2 – The Ghost of Procurement Past
Scrooge was sitting in his bedroom, waiting for the first of the three spirits that Marley had promised him. He was restless and nervous, wondering what they would show him, and how they would affect him. He shivered and pulled the...
A Procurement Christmas Carol
Our tale starts late on Christmas eve, in the bedchamber of Ebenezer Scrooge. Scrooge has worked long and hard to establish himself as Chief Procurement Officer at Midsize Industries. Scrooge has been successful but he has not had a happy career,...
Meet The Team: James Platt
Meet The Team: James Platt James Platt has recently joined the Ebit team as our Chief Operations Officer -Delivery. James works closely with our clients and our team of consultants to ensure we deliver high quality procurement projects. With a strong...
Supplier Relationship Management
Supplier Relationship Management Are you looking for a way to gain a competitive edge in 2023 and beyond? Do you want to become the preferred partner for your suppliers and unlock new opportunities for growth and innovation? If so, you need...
Increasing Contract Compliance = Reduced Risk
Increasing Contract Compliance = Reduced Risk Contract compliance continues to pose a challenge across many businesses, with the threat of supply chain disruption, failure to meet regulatory standards, legal action and reputational damage linked to non-compliance. Whilst the understanding that Contract...
Inbound Freight Challenges & Costs 2023
Inbound Freight Challenges & Costs 2023 In 2022 we looked at some of the challenges facing the inbound freight industry and companies importing goods into the UK. Whilst the nature of some of the challenges has changed (and the Ever Given...
Engaging Stakeholders
Stakeholder engagement is an essential skill for procurement teams. Here we look at some of the lessons learned by the team here at Ebit
The Value of Indirect Procurement (and How We Help)
The Value of Indirect Procurement The value of indirect procurement is overlooked by many. Indirect procurement is the sourcing of goods and services not related to manufacturing for a business to enable it to maintain and develop its operations. Indirect procurement...