As organisations plan for 2026, risk, ESG and supplier performance are no longer separate considerations. They are increasingly interconnected and sit at the centre of how organisations protect value, enable resilience and meet stakeholder expectations.

In many large organisations, spend is everywhere and nowhere at once. A university has multiple ERPs and grant systems; a hospital has local ordering habits; a government agency has panels plus ad-hoc buys. People do the right thing in their silo, but the enterprise view is foggy. The results are familiar: duplicate suppliers, different prices for the same item, contract leakage, and risk hiding in the tail. When leaders ask “What are we really spending, with whom, and why?”

Innovation today is less about technology for its own sake and more about finding smarter, faster and more effective ways to deliver outcomes.

Discover how supplier collaboration helps organisations innovate, manage risk and deliver better outcomes

Procurement transformation only sticks when the people who live it every day help shape it.  Across sectors, we’re seeing a shift from top-down policy reform to collaborative procurement design, involving stakeholders from finance, operations, sustainability, and clinical or technical teams right from the start.  At August Consulting, we run co-design workshops that bring together data and dialogue. These sessions help translate numbers into meaning, uncovering pain points, s

Many organisations facing financial pressures, skills shortages, and complex supplier landscapes are turning to Procurement as a Service (PaaS) to help reduce costs and improve performance. But not all offerings in the market are equal.

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. 

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.

The digital landscape has transformed dramatically, and artificial intelligence sits at the centre of this revolution. Whether you're a seasoned executive, an emerging professional, or somewhere in between, understanding AI terminology has shifted from "nice to have" to absolutely essential.

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.

We are thrilled to announce two significant executive appointments that mark the next chapter in our journey of growth, innovation, and sector diversification. 

🚀 CPOs are no longer behind the scenes—they’re driving the future of business.  This is what leadership in procurement looks like today. 👇

🚀 Government Procurement Trends to Watch in 2025 🚀  As we step into a new era of procurement, government agencies are evolving to meet the demands of the future. Here's a glimpse at the key trends shaping government procurement today:  🔍 Sustainability Focus: Governments are prioritising eco-friendly solutions. From sustainable sourcing to energy-efficient products, green procurement is becoming the new standard for public sector contracts.  💡 Technology Integration: T

Over $2 Million Saved Through Strategic Distributor Tender Client Context Our client, a major healthcare provider, had a long-standing...

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.

Procurement functions that track the right KPIs can provide confidence to leadership that they are delivering results aligned with the organisation’s strategic objectives.

When it comes to maximising procurement outcomes, the choice between market engagement and direct negotiation is pivotal.

Contract management—the discipline of actively managing the supplier relationship, performance, obligations, and outcomes throughout the life of the agreement—is frequently under-resourced or even forgotten altogether.

Conversations around recruitment freezes and redundancies are happening across industries right now.

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