Breaking into aerospace and defence
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 n…
Negotiated, signed, forgotten…
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 s…
Finance leadership event
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 Maynar…
Henley Engineers – a case study
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 Prisco…
Supply market research
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…
4Ps for managing change
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 th…
What is a CMMS?
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…
Reflecting on 2025
2025 has been a good year for Inspiring Group. We started the year as ADS Procurement, but re-branded in August to Inspiring Group. We intentionally moved away from having the word ‘procurement’ in the name because it suggests that’s all we offer, which has not been the case for a couple of years…