State Of Flux Ideas and Insights

A company-wide SRM programme offers big returns, but requires time and investment

Since most businesses depend on suppliers to help deliver their products and services, managing supplier relationships to develop new innovations, avoid risk, and reduce costs can be a key differentiator for future success.

21 May 19

Mergers and cost cutting: careful what you wish for

Times are tough for the manufacturers of our most beloved childhood snacks. Not only are organic and healthy foods attracting consumers’ attentions, many firms are also challenged with rising costs.

10 Apr 19

State of Flux named to 2019 Spend Matters Providers to Know: The best-in-class companies in procurement and supply chain

State of Flux is delighted to announce that we have been named for the first year on the Spend Matters 50 Procurement Providers to Know list. Thank you to the Spend Matters Network.

30 Jan 19

Businesses rely on supplier relationships – but can you trust your supplier performance data?

You need to measure performance to manage it, but if suppliers or internal stakeholder don’t believe in the data, then you face an uphill struggle. How you review, analyse and act on data will help determine how suppliers perform.

17 Jan 19

State of Flux hires Executive leaders for Financial Services, Public Sector and Technology to scale EMEA team

State of Flux are delighted to announce three strategic additions to our executive team.

10 Dec 18

Seven must-have features to look out for in SRM technology when managing supplier relationships

10 years of publishing SRM research has revealed that technology investment has been a perennial problem in managing supplier relationships. This year is no different.

You don't need to be a rocket scientist to understand the benefits of SRM