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View our latest news, shares and posts on topics related to procurement and supply chain across a range of industries and organisations.


The Future of Contract Management Systems: From Static Repositories to Strategic Powerhouses
The next generation of Contract Management Systems (CMS) will be AI-powered, deeply integrated, and user-centric, transforming contracts into living assets that evolve with your business, rather than archived documents gathering digital dust.
August Consulting
Sep 18, 20253 min read


Need More Procurement Support, But Not Sure What Resourcing Option to Choose?
Every organisation reaches a point where its internal capacity is stretched. You know there’s an important initiative or challenge that needs attention, but the skills, time, or capability simply aren’t available in-house.

Tracey Shearer
Aug 14, 20253 min read


Total Cost of Ownership: Beyond the Purchase Price
In procurement and asset management, one of the most common mistakes organisations make is evaluating suppliers or solutions solely on purchase price. While price is an important consideration, it often represents only a fraction of the real cost. To make informed, strategic decisions, procurement teams and executives must consider the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

Tracey Shearer
Aug 14, 20253 min read


Financial Sustainability in Aged Care – Time to Rethink Non-Labour Costs
While rising costs and increased regulatory scrutiny are creating pressure across aged care, there are practical ways to improve financial performance. One of the most overlooked areas? Non-labour operational costs, which can account for up to 22% of total expenditure.

Tracey Shearer
Jun 30, 20251 min read


Breaking the Status Quo: Rethinking your Distributor Strategy
Over $2 Million Saved Through Strategic Distributor Tender Client Context Our client, a major healthcare provider, had a long-standing...
August Consulting
Jun 3, 20252 min read


Empowering Procurement Performance in Aged and Home Care
By combining deep procurement expertise with an embedded model, August Consulting was able to unlock value quickly, while building procurement capability and confidence within the organisation. Transparency, robust reporting, and strategic alignment were critical enablers in delivering measurable outcomes.
August Consulting
Jun 3, 20252 min read


Building Trust in Procurement: Why Transparency and the Right Metrics Matter
Procurement functions that track the right KPIs can provide confidence to leadership that they are delivering results aligned with the organisation’s strategic objectives.

Tracey Shearer
Jun 2, 20252 min read


How to Beat Inflation with Agile Procurement Strategies
Is your procurement team prepared to fight inflation? Tips on how to use agile procurement strategies to protect your bottom line.
augustconsultingpt
Oct 24, 20232 min read


What's your procurement plan to address inflationary pressures?
Need more information? To explore how we can help you maximise your procurement opportunities and cost optimisation objectives, contact...
augustconsultingpt
Sep 18, 20221 min read


Powering Through a Crisis Economy
2022 Assessment of Excellence in Procurement study - article - Kearney Tracey Shearer Love ambition and rethinking #strategy to ensure...
augustconsultingpt
Aug 25, 20221 min read


Post pandemic recovery - challenges and opportunities facing healthcare procurement
Challenges and opportunities facing healthcare procurement
augustconsultingpt
Feb 4, 20221 min read


Who fully understands the impacts of modern slavery?
I’m curious to know... Who fully understands the impacts of modern slavery? And why is it such a complex issue for organisations in...
augustconsultingpt
Jul 13, 20201 min read


Australian Government announces recommencement of elective surgery - what this means for PPE supply
The Federal Government recenlty announced the gradual recommencement of elective surgery - but what does it mean for personal protective...
augustconsultingpt
May 28, 20201 min read
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