your industry and the challenges you face are not static. neither are we. Our depth and breadth of industry expertise ensures we can deliver effective business results across a wide range of sectors. We work with forward-thinking businesses who want to collaborate closely and implement long-term sustainable improvements together. consumer goods energy financial services public sector retail private equity consumer goods Our team’s vast range of senior experience at consumer goods and retail businesses gives us a unique understanding of the sector’s challenges. We help consumer products companies improve EBITDA by optimising cost structures and transforming sourcing functions. value proposition We also work with leading retailers to maximise commercial performance through buying better and improve value delivery throughout the product chain, from raw material to consumption and disposal. Combining our knowledge of retail operations as well as our experience with consumer products organisations allows us to optimize the entire value chain through alignment and collaboration. please contact Consumer goods team insight cost optimisation transformation service delivery Get in touch energy Our team’s vast range of senior experience in the energy industry gives us a unique understanding of the sector’s challenges, rapidly changing nature and the need to balance cost savings with safety and compliance. value proposition Whether you are involved in the exploration and production of oil and gas, retail, integrated supply of energy or renewables, we will help your business deliver efficiencies in production, manage spend, contain costs and take advantage of new procurement technologies. please contact Energy team insight cost optimisation transformation service delivery Get in touch financial services 4C’s Financial Services team’s extensive knowledge and C-Suite experience with financial organisations gives us a deep understanding of the sector’s statutory requirements, the industry-wide drive for innovation and the importance of customer, cost and culture. value proposition We help multinational banks, challenger companies and insurance providers improve profitability and productivity by creating more efficient and sustainable supply chains and providing valuable insights into risk remediation. please contact Financial services team insight cost optimisation transformation service delivery Get in touch public sector 4C’s Public Sector team’s extensive knowledge and Chief Executive-level experience gives us a deep understanding of the sector’s rapidly changing nature, how to make the most of the opportunities that exist with the statutory regulations and the importance of customer, cost and culture. value proposition We help public sector organisations across Central Government, Local Authorities and the Health Sector improve front and back office services across their organisations. We also work with internal and external stakeholders and 3rd party suppliers to ensure total cost of ownership for the tax payer and the public purse. 4C are successfully on Consultancy 1, Consultancy2 and GCloud 11 frameworks. please contact Public Sector team insight cost optimisation transformation service delivery Get in touch retail Our team combines extensive knowledge and experience with the latest process and technology innovations to provide our clients with transformative solutions and sustainable commercial outcomes. We focus on consumer, cost and culture to empower delivery of better results through innovative, new ways and approaches. value proposition We challenge the status quo to improve our customers’ proposition through better cost and margin outcomes. Our expertise lies in buying and ranging better through combining customer focus, data insights and commercial acumen at a pace beyond the reach of typical retail teams. Several decades of legacy in GNFR and supply chain management means that we are true experts in optimising cost to serve. We help businesses manage margin pressures and improve end-to-end supply chain processes, delivering hard hitting in-year savings with fees tied to the outcome to ensure our team is driven to achieve exceptional results. please contact Retail team insight COGS reduction and margin enhancement cost to serve optimisation sales growth Get in touch private equity Our team creates value and EBITDA improvements in Private Equity, that go beyond cost savings and financial benefits. Our focus is on maximising working capital, margin improvements and EBITDA growth, using demand and supply levers to holistically manage spend. value proposition Spend management is a crucial element in all stages of the deal cycle and using a holistic approach to manage spend is quicker and more effective at achieving cost targets. We conduct 360° reviews of all non-payroll spend and then work to rapidly address cost and increase value through our tried and tested two-prong approach of demand and supply levers. Our framework for managing, optimising, and re-engineering costs is focused on key cost angles, including product, demand, supply and organisation. please contact Private Equity Team insight as a service cost optimisation transformation service delivery Get in touch Pages home COVID-19 welcome to 4C 4C careers our insights contact us Sectors consumer life sciences public sector private sector Our Services procurement intelligence cost optimisation transformation service delivery supply chain 4C Associates 5th Floor Kings House, 174 Hammersmith Road, London W6 7JP +44 (0)20 7605 1600 Copyright © 4C Associates Limited 2021. All Rights Reserved. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. By continuing to browse this site, you give consent for cookies to be used. 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