Amid the general election campaign, the Labour Party outlined plans to cut the government’s consulting bill by billions of pounds. But a new study suggests that the new government may have its work cut out, if it wants to meaningfully decrease the 57% increase in government spending on consulting services since 2019.
With procurement professionals having to rapidly respond to disruptions throughout the supply chain, having a flexible option for warehousing materials in short notice can make the difference between success and failure.
The excitement around generative AI continues to struggle to manifest genuine gains for businesses, according to a new report from Capgemini. While almost two-thirds of organisations have piloted initiatives with the technology, three-quarters say that large-scale deployment across their operations would be very difficult.
Netcompany has won one of four new build contracts for the UK tax office. Focusing on modernising core digital customer services for HMRC’s customer services group, the contract could run for a maximum of five years, with a top spend of £135 million.
BDO is making a major investment in its Southampton office. The accountancy and business advisory firm is renovating the space following impressive growth across its organisation. Steve Le Bas, regional managing partner at BDO in Southampton, said, "BDO is firmly committed to the local market and has made a real statement of intent through our investment in new offices.
Annie Graham has been named as EY’s new UK head of audit. She will join the firm’s UK board, and will be responsible for the delivery of consistent audits in the market. As one of the four largest accounting and consulting firms in the UK, EY’s audit team provides audits to some of the country’s largest private organisations.
The UK’s workforce is among the least motivated in the world’s leading economies, according to a new study. Just six-in-ten employees were found to be well-motivated – with rates of pay and compensation found to be a key factor in that.
Pensions, employee benefits, investments and insurance consultancy Broadstone has committed to setting near-term emissions reduction targets. The plans have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative.
KPMG has announced a new £223 million contract with the government. In the long-run, the engagement aims to further reduce Whitehall’s dependence on the external advisors, however, with the Big Four firm working to train civil servants.
Property consultancy Bidwells has appointed David Stringer as its new head of transformation and business optimisation. He will work to help the firm boost its use of AI and data in its offerings. Kelly Bream, COO at Bidwells, commented, "David's extensive experience in digital transformation and his proven track record in bringing innovative products to market make him an invaluable addition to our team.
Professional services giant PwC could be stung with a six-month ban on working in China, according to sources close to the firm. Following the Evergrande accounting scandal, reports suggest Chinese authorities are poised to crack down on the audit and advisory firm, having previously meted out similar punishments to its rival Deloitte.
With the costs of warehousing on the rise, many companies and logistical providers are seeking ways to optimise their warehouse capacity and costs. Experts from The Supply Chain Consulting Group outline a number of ways how this can be achieved.
West Yorkshire-based management consultancy explic8 has booked rapid growth over the last year, after overhauling its approach to operational excellence. According to a release from the firm, it has expanded “eight-fold” in 12 months.
Carmina Lees takes over as the head of Accenture’s UK and Ireland insurance practice amid a ’challenging period’ for the industry. She brings a quarter-century of experience in the sector, to help clients navigate the ongoing shifts.
As the search continues for AI’s best use cases, a new report has suggested it could prove highly effective in the world of procurement. According to the report, generative AI in particular could have a key impact on strategic procurement functions.
Heineken has launched a new data-driven platform that helps its sales teams improve their effectiveness and provide customers with a smoother experience. Dubbed HeiDeal, the new technology platform helps sales team build more tailored contracts, and improve internal commercial decision-making through the modelling of deal scenarios that optimise margin, profitability and product mix.
The fast pace of digital, people, political and economic change means leadership teams must respond quickly and positively to new challenges and opportunities. Eman Al-Hillawi, CEO of business change consultancy, Entec Si, explains what agile leadership looks like, and how leaders can encourage their staff to follow suit.
Grant Thornton UK has bolstered its public services transport advisory offering with the appointment of Charlie Hamilton. Joining the firm as partner, he brings more than 15 years of transport sector experience to the firm.
The world’s three largest strategy consulting firms are little to no help when engaged for corporate transformations, according to a new industry survey. Commissioned by mid-market rival Emergn, the study found that just over one-in-ten respondents believed the trio were worth hiring.
As the Olympics in Paris draws to a close, and the Paralympics gets under way, the International Olympic Committee have announced a new technology integration partner. Deloitte will step up from its role as consulting partner, to take on the technological aspects of the games – previously overseen by Atos.
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