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CBAM: The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is Coming into Force in January 2027 – What It Means for UK Businesses From 1 January 2027, importing certain goods into the UK will become more expensive. The UK’s new Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will introduce a carbon levy on imported goods such as aluminium, cement, fertiliser, hydrogen, and iron & steel....

The Farnborough International Airshow remains one of the most important events in the global aerospace and defence calendar, bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, innovators, and industry leaders from across the world. This year, Inspiring Group is looking forward to attending, to support some of our clients, reconnect with industry contacts, and build new relationships across the...

We have recently had conversations with manufacturers that want to get into the aerospace and defence sectors. They are currently serving other sectors such as automotive, power generation, and nuclear. Our message to them is consistent. Implementing an AS9100 quality management system is non-negotiable. You won’t get a look in with any prospective customer until AS9100 accreditation...

Most procurement and commercial teams invest significant time and effort negotiating the right terms into contracts. But what happens after the signature? Too often, those contractual commitments get forgotten. Contracts are saved in electronic folders or buried in email accounts, never to surface again. Employees leave your company or change roles, compounding the issue. This...

On 14th May 2026, we are bringing together finance leaders, problem‑solvers, and curious minds for a full day of insight, conversation, and fresh thinking in Derby, all in partnership with Esker UK & Northern Europe.We’ve lined up three fantastic speakers: Sylvie Coudène (Azets), Rob Maynard (CFO at Equip Technologies), and Brian Moore (CEO For A Day). Each brings their own real‑world...

Henley Engineers is a Warwickshire SME business which engaged Inspiring Group to strengthen its supply chain to help with ambitious growth plans. They are a long-established family manufacturer, supporting clients in markets such as commercial automotive.Led by our team member Victoria Priscott, we classified their product and service expenditure by importance, allowing us to pinpoint supply...

Establishing more facts about your existing and potential suppliers could provide a strong competitive edge. But how well do you really know the supply markets in your sector? One of our early client projects was to conduct a thorough supply market research exercise for three products that were critical to their internal operations. They were operating globally, and we therefore needed to...

When stepping into a new senior role that demands significant change, or maybe managing a new project, we recommend adopting our 4P’s of Change Management. These principles could apply to most business functions, but we’ll give them a procurement slant. 1) People No surprise here. Despite the rise of AI and automation, people remain the most important factor. Internal Stakeholders:...

A computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) is a piece of software which enables a company to efficiently manage both planned and reactive maintenance tasks. Many organisations still rely on spreadsheets, clunky databases, paper, or even just the memory of their employees. This might be adequate for a very small company, but once a company grows its asset base to a level where it is...