Separation anxiety: Ensuring successful separation and optimising costs in a carved-out business

Case study

A carved-out IT services business engaged Efficio to help them manage the procurement challenges arising from the separation an…

Driving value at an advanced equipment manufacturing business

Case study

The merger of two advanced equipment manufacturing companies presented significant procurement opportunities – and challenges. …

M&A and the role of procurement

Insight

Gregory Smith, Head of Sourcing Vendor Solution at Swiss Re, on what's key to successful post-M&A procurement.

How to deliver synergies and savings by smoothing the post-merger transition

Insight

We look at how early engagement with procurement teams can help smooth the post-merger transition.

How to achieve synergy savings post-merger

Insight

After a merger or acquisition all eyes are on procurement to deliver short and long-term cost savings. So how do you turn M&A p…

Portfolio procurement the Nordic Capital way

Case study

How private equity firm Nordic Capital makes procurement savings of around €10m a year across its portfolio.

Estimating M&A Procurement Synergies for Added Value

Insight

Procurement plays an essential role in any merger or acquisition. Here, we outline the practice and challenges of estimating sy…

Three procurement levers of private equity portfolio company growth

Insight

Leading private equity houses are generating value in their portfolio companies through procurement improvements despite a low …

Risks of contract separation in financial services M&A

Insight

Untangling the supply chain of a financial institution as it undergoes a restructure is a hugely complex process

3 M&A contract separation challenges and how to fix them

Guide

Recognising the common pitfalls associated with contract separation in financial services restructuring will help you plan ahea…