{"id":37441,"date":"2026-02-25T04:56:42","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T04:56:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.argonandco.com\/?post_type=article&#038;p=37441"},"modified":"2026-02-25T04:58:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T04:58:37","slug":"building-margin-resilience-through-better-procurement","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.argonandco.com\/en\/news-insights\/articles\/building-margin-resilience-through-better-procurement\/","title":{"rendered":"Building Margin Resilience Through Better Procurement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Asset-intensive organisations are under growing pressure to\u00a0maintain\u00a0operational reliability while controlling costs. Volatility, rising expenses, regulatory scrutiny, and tighter budgets mean traditional approaches, such as redundancy, excess inventory, and multiple suppliers, are no longer sustainable.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The real opportunity lies in managing spend more effectively. With stronger data, disciplined processes, and consistent supplier management, organisations can unlock value without compromising operational performance or asset\u00a0reliability.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Although, this is often not prioritised by businesses, the numbers don\u2019t lie. A 2% reduction in operating costs from better procurement can deliver a $20m increase in profit for a $1bn spend operation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Current Challenges<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In capital-intensive industries, spend and supplier management\u00a0hasn\u2019t\u00a0kept pace with the rest of the business. After years of localised decision-making and ad hoc sourcing, supplier networks have become fragmented, contracts are often out of date\u00a0or not fit for purpose, and procurement practices vary from site to site.\u00a0The focus on operational up-time\u00a0exacerbates\u00a0this.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The result\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0deliberate\u00a0overspending;\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0quiet value loss through inefficiency and lack of coordination.\u00a0Common issues include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"17\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scattered procurement ownership<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Different sites and teams negotiate separately, leading to duplicated suppliers and missed opportunities to use collective scale.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"17\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Poor contract management<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Outdated terms, limited oversight, and weak compliance tracking allow costs and performance to drift over time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"17\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unreliable data<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Inconsistent or incomplete spend data makes it hard to see where the money\u00a0actually goes,\u00a0identify\u00a0savings opportunities, or measure benefits.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These gaps add up.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0not uncommon\u00a0for\u00a0~10%\u00a0of a contract\u2019s value\u00a0to\u00a0disappear\u00a0through disorganisation, weak governance, and missed\u00a0opportunities\u00a0costs that rarely show up until\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0too late. This\u00a0renders\u00a0all price negotiations\u00a0that can take\u00a0months of work,\u00a0useless.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">It starts with good data<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Procurement is changing. New tools, systems, and expectations are reshaping how spend is managed and how results are delivered. What was once a\u00a0largely transactional\u00a0function is now expected to manage cost strategically and work across the business to create value.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Smarter data and analytics<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Modern spend and contract management tools make it easier to track where money is going,\u00a0identify\u00a0duplicate suppliers, and\u00a0monitor\u00a0whether negotiated savings are\u00a0achieved. Predictive analytics can flag pricing trends, supplier risks, and contract expiries before they become issues.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Automated processes and governance<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Integrated ERP systems are taking much of the manual work out of purchasing, improving\u00a0accuracy\u00a0and freeing up time for more strategic activities. These systems also help suppliers by providing consistent information and faster payment cycles.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These improvements are helping procurement teams move from firefighting to forward planning. But the fundamentals\u00a0remain\u00a0critical for lasting results.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">A Three-Phase Approach to Sustainable Value<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Data is the foundation for better procurement, but\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0how organisations use it that makes the difference. Sustainable cost reduction can usually be achieved through a structured, three-phase approach:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Find the Money<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Review all spend and contracts to understand where value is being lost.\u00a0Identify\u00a0supplier duplication,\u00a0off contract\u00a0spend, and categories that\u00a0haven\u2019t\u00a0been reviewed for several years.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:1843}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Maintain\u00a0a contract register that highlights upcoming renewals and opportunities for consolidation or renegotiation.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:1843}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A sourcing plan should be completed each year.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:1843}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Get the Money<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Develop a sourcing plan that outlines which categories will be addressed, the approach for each (e.g. renegotiation, RFP, or full tender), and the resources needed across procurement, operations, legal, and commercial teams.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:1843}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Execute the plan systematically and track delivery of expected benefits.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:1843}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keep the Money<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Assign clear ownership for each contract,\u00a0both commercial and operational.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:1701}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ensure regular reviews of performance, pricing, and forecasting obligations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:1701}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use contract management systems and simple governance processes to keep suppliers accountable and value locked in.\u00a0There\u00a0are\u00a0plenty of software solutions that can automate a lot of this.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:1701}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW252792841 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252792841 BCX8\">Without this discipline,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252792841 BCX8\">it\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252792841 BCX8\">\u00a0common for teams to spend months negotiating great deals that quietly unravel\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252792841 BCX8\">over time<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252792841 BCX8\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252792841 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW252792841 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"box-out box-out--red\"> <strong>CASE STUDY\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A leading mining contractor was challenged by high levels of decentralisation and low levels of contracted spend. Over a 12-month period, we completed the \u201cfind the money\u201d and \u201cget the money\u201d phases, before handing the negotiated contracts back to the internal procurement team to ensure they could \u201ckeep the money.\u201d Through this project, which addressed 14 subcategories, we delivered the following outcomes:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf084\" data-font=\"Wingdings 3\" data-listid=\"28\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings 3&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf084&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&gt;$700m of\u00a0additional\u00a0spend under contract<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf084\" data-font=\"Wingdings 3\" data-listid=\"28\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings 3&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf084&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&gt;24m in annual cost reduction (1.9% reduction on 1.27bn addressable spend)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf084\" data-font=\"Wingdings 3\" data-listid=\"28\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings 3&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf084&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Development of contract management guides and panel protocols to ensure the negotiated benefits are ongoing\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What to\u00a0Consider?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Transformation\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0just about new\u00a0systems;\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0about enabling people to work better. Most procurement teams want to do the right thing, but many lack reliable data, adequate reporting tools, or the time to manage contracts properly.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Investing in systems and processes helps remove those barriers, giving teams the visibility and automation they need to focus on higher-value work. With strong leadership support, data-driven decision-making becomes part of how the business\u00a0operates, improving efficiency, compliance, and financial performance across the board.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Just as important is collaboration. Procurement works best when\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0connected\u00a0and\u00a0aligning closely with maintenance\u00a0and operations\u00a0teams, engaging suppliers as partners, and being involved early in business planning. When treated as a strategic function rather than a back-office task, procurement can drive better decisions, reduce risk, and create genuine competitive advantage.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">To Summarise<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A structured procurement roadmap, focused on planning, contract management, and data-driven decision-making, protects margins, stabilises supply, and strengthens operational resilience. Every month of delay allows inefficiency to embed and value to leak. Organisations that act now position themselves to reduce costs, safeguard assets, and gain a sustainable competitive edge.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How Argon &amp; Co helps<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Argon &amp; Co routinely delivers large procurement improvement and cost reduction programs to support heavy industry companies to protect their\u00a0and strengthen their margins\u00a0&#8211; we help clients find the money, get the money, and keep the money.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our approach combines deep operational understanding with commercial\u00a0discipline, ensuring cost reduction does not come at the expense of reliability, safety, or performance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Contact\u00a0us today to discuss how a targeted procurement health check could unlock immediate savings and build lasting margin resilience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":37560,"template":"","categories":[],"region":[160,162,273],"class_list":["post-37441","article","type-article","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Building Margin Resilience Through Better Procurement - Argon &amp; Co<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.argonandco.com\/en\/news-insights\/articles\/building-margin-resilience-through-better-procurement\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Building Margin Resilience Through Better Procurement - Argon &amp; Co\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Asset-intensive organisations are under growing pressure to\u00a0maintain\u00a0operational reliability while controlling costs. 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