Do you enable innovation in your Procurement teams?

In the face of a global pandemic, and rapid digital advances, the need for businesses to adapt quickly has never been greater.

This comes with challenges, but it’s worth remembering that some of the most innovative business ideas were born during difficult times. Opportunities always present themselves in the face of adversity. The key is being prepared to experiment – with new ideas, new technologies and new ways of working.

In our latest whitepaper: How are procurement teams enabling innovation? we’ve collated the thoughts of procurement professionals and innovation leaders working with some of Europe’s largest organisations. Hear about the steps they are taking to create environments where innovation can flourish, and change can take place.

You can also read their practical advice on how procurement teams can be highly valued business enablers.

Request a copy of our whitepaper – How are Procurement teams enabling innovation?

5 ways to secure marketing investment from your CFO

In the face of a global pandemic, and rapid digital advances, the need for businesses to adapt quickly has never been greater.

This comes with challenges, but it’s worth remembering that some of the most innovative business ideas were born during difficult times. Opportunities always present themselves in the face of adversity. The key is being prepared to experiment – with new ideas, new technologies and new ways of working.

In our latest whitepaper: How are procurement teams enabling innovation? we’ve collated the thoughts of procurement professionals and innovation leaders working with some of Europe’s largest organisations. Hear about the steps they are taking to create environments where innovation can flourish, and change can take place.

You can also read their practical advice on how procurement teams can be highly valued business enablers.

Request a copy of our whitepaper – How are Procurement teams enabling innovation?

Welcome to the future: three key takeaways

Already, 2020 has been a challenging year. But with challenge, comes opportunity – a chance to stop, rethink and get creative. After all, some of the most innovative and successful businesses were born in a recession, including Netflix, Airbnb and Slack.

But what must businesses do to make sure they are one of the success stories?

Recently, we teamed up with acclaimed Futurist, Richard van Hooijdonk, to host an innovation webinar entitled ‘Welcome to the future: a new reality’. The session brought together more than 300 individuals to explore how businesses can stay successful in challenging times, as well as some of the technologies and trends we should be embracing in the near future. Here are our top three takeaways:

  • Don’t ignore changing trends
  • Invest in innovation
  • Embrace the future

At APS we have heavily invested in our own innovation programme designed to aide our range of clients. We work to help solve their operational and strategic challenges through a tailored programme of innovation that is designed to unlock new ways or thinking. To request a recording of the recent webinar or for more information on any of our services please contact us at [email protected]

Responding to the Coronavirus pandemic, 4 things the charity sector can do

The Coronavirus pandemic has hit almost every industry, forcing companies to tighten budgets, furlough staff and even reconsider the entire way in which they operate.

The third sector is no different. The pandemic has created numerous challenges for charities, from finding new ways to replicate physical fundraising events to keeping donors engaged.

This practical guide covers four key things your charitable organisation can be doing right now to help alleviate these immediate challenges, while also ensuring you remain sustainable for the future:

  • Communicating with your audience – clear, consistent communications that hit the right tone
  • Creating an omnichannel strategy – joining the dots between strategically crafted print and digital
  • Rethinking the charity shop – how to adapt for social distancing, or take it online
  • Taking events virtual – creating engaging, shareable events for your audience

Download the guide for more information, including practical examples and actionable ideas to make these four strategies work for your organisation.

Request a copy of our whitepaper – Responding to the Coronavirus pandemic – 4 things the charity sector can do