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


Procurement’s real value proposition
How organisations can elevate procurement’s strategic impact
Procurement’s value is not defined by the process it runs. It is defined by the financial, operational and service outcomes it creates from third-party spend and supplier relationships.

Tracey Shearer
Jul 274 min read


Procurement as a Service. Turning Potential Into Performance
For organisations seeking stronger, more consistent procurement performance, the question is not whether opportunity exists.
It is whether there is sufficient focus and capacity to realise it at pace.

Tracey Shearer
Mar 22 min read


Procurement Capability is Tightening at the same time Expectations are Rising
Across the market, capability is tightening at the same time expectations are rising. As AI reshapes operating models and stakeholder demands intensify, the question for executive leaders is clear. Is your procurement capability aligned to where your organisation is heading, or where it has been?

Tracey Shearer
Mar 23 min read


Why August Consulting’s Procurement as a Service is Different
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.

Tracey Shearer
Sep 19, 20252 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
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