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MRO procurement: how to cut costs, reduce lead time and boost efficiency

Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) is relevant across nearly every industry because businesses rely on equipment, infrastructure, and operational efficiency.

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Public Sector Procurement: How UK Leaders Are Proving Value for Money in 2026

In public procurement, value for money is no longer the lowest price. It is the price you can defend.

Aerospace Defence Indirect Procurement: Riding the 2026 Surge

How aerospace defence indirect procurement leaders are responding to the 2026 demand surge—managing supply chain fragility, MRO availability, AI and near-shoring.

MRO Strategy for Asset-Intensive Manufacturers: Balancing Uptime, Cost and Risk

An MRO strategy for manufacturing must balance uptime, cost and risk. See how leaders use supplier consolidation, digitisation and TCO to drive efficiency in 2026.

Indirect spend in aerospace and defence is growing 43% year-on-year.

Here is what the data says about where control is breaking down and where it is not.

What is maverick buying and what are the risks?

Find out what maverick buying is all about, why it happens, and how it could impact your business.

Unlocking Procurement Excellence: maximising Indirect Spend Savings

Most procurement organisations know there is enormous savings potential hidden in indirect processes. Only 15% of companies operate with fully digitalised and integrated processes.This gap is precisely what inspired us to develop a practical...

Unite: the go-to strategic partner elevating your procurement operations

Today, a marketplace-only approach isn’t enough for procurement teams to stay strategic or deliver value. That’s where Unite comes in.

The quiet crisis in indirect procurement – and the scalable PraaS solution you’re missing

There’s new evidence from the latest Unite-HTWK study of a silent yet seismic shift unfolding in indirect procurement, and most organisations, private and public alike, aren’t ready.

Connecting to Peppol: Your Step-by-Step Guide

Discover how to join the Peppol network for secure electronic invoicing and document exchange. This guide explains the benefits, setup process, and integration options for businesses.

Smart PPE procurement for better workplace safety

Discover how efficient Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) procurement reduces risk, cuts costs, and keeps your team safe and fully compliant according to EU laws.

MRO procurement: how to cut costs, reduce lead time and boost efficiency

Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) is relevant across nearly every industry because businesses rely on equipment, infrastructure, and operational efficiency.

Discover strategic procurement solutions for your industry

Drive efficiency and cut costs with a tailored procurement solution for your business. You can use Unite to streamline sourcing in any sector.