Smart Business Buying

28 Oct 2025

How educational organisations can reduce costs and boost efficiency

In a difficult environment, it’s essential that schools, colleges and universities operate as efficiently as possible. Online marketplaces provide an opportunity for them to better control what they spend and identify opportunities for further savings

How effective procurement technology can improve employee retention

29 Sep 2025

With many organisations facing a battle to attract and retain talented staff, it’s important that they are not frustrated in their ability to do their jobs by cumbersome procurement technology

How digital procurement can help manufacturing and industrial firms innovate and thrive

29 Sep 2025

Manufacturing and industrial firms are operating in difficult conditions, so having close control over what they spend is essential – and digital procurement is helping them spend more efficiently

How procurement teams are responding to a complex risk environment

29 Sep 2025

With supply chain disruption, rising prices and pressure to meet ESG and CSR aspirations, it’s more important than ever that organisations have control over how they spend budgets

How smarter procurement is helping local authorities deliver

29 Sep 2025

Embracing digital procurement means local authorities can reduce spend, boost local communities and help meet net-zero targets

29 Sep 2025

How effective procurement can deliver value across the public sector

The need to control costs in the public sector is greater than ever – but digital procurement platforms are helping organisations unlock savings

Reducing healthcare waste through smarter procurement

29 Sep 2025

Cutting costs can be a challenge for UK healthcare organisations – but better information can help procurement professionals with more controlled spending

How accurate spend information is helping schools identify savings

29 Sep 2025

One the biggest issues schools face when it comes to saving money on everyday purchases is a lack of visibility into what they are spending and where. Having access to in-depth information can help reduce costs and identify opportunities for further efficiencies

How effective procurement helps schools enhance sustainability

29 Sep 2025

Schools are under pressure to reduce their carbon footprint and operate in a responsible manner – but more effective procurement can help them buy from reputable suppliers and keep carbon emissions to a minimum

Procurement tactics that delight customers and control costs

04 Aug 2025

Better spend visibility is helping food and drink businesses in the UK hospitality sector cope with the twin pressures of rising customer expectations and challenging economic conditions

18 Jul 2025

How smarter buying can help UK schools make ends meet

UK schools are under financial duress – but digital procurement has the potential to save money, eliminate inefficiencies and give time back to teachers

Finding new savings for local government organisations

17 Jul 2025

Local government entities are under serious financial pressure, and procurement is tasked with helping to reduce spend. Making use of online platforms and artificial intelligence means they can make inroads into previously untapped areas

Why better procurement could breathe new life into the struggling UK hospitality sector

17 Jul 2025

New savings for a more pennywise procurement

03 Jul 2025

Procurement professionals in manufacturing and industrial sectors are stretched thin when it comes to keeping costs down and supply up – but perhaps a fresh approach to buying could help them uncover new ways to save

How effective procurement can boost the UK’s hospitality sector

11 Jun 2025

The UK hospitality sector is facing a challenging time. With the economy struggling, demand from both consumers and businesses is faltering, right when organisations are facing increased costs because of staff shortages and higher employer National Insurance contributions