Research & Insight
Thought leadership from the Coaley Peak team.
Whitepapers, guides, and analysis on AI-driven cost reduction, procurement optimisation, and performance-based advisory for UK businesses. Request any piece by email and we'll send you the download link.
Research & insight
Thought leadership
Whitepapers, guides, and analysis from the Coaley Peak team. Request by email to receive the download link.
The Hidden Cost of Manual Procurement in UK Mid-Market Businesses
An analysis of where procurement spend leaks in businesses turning over £5m–£50m, covering supplier duplication, uncontested renewals, and the compounding effect of untracked contract creep.
AI Adoption in UK Mid-Market Operations: 2025 Benchmark
Where UK businesses between £5m and £100m turnover are deploying AI, which functions deliver the clearest ROI, and the gap between pilot programmes and verifiable operational impact.
How to Build a Board-Ready Business Case for AI-Driven Cost Reduction
A framework for operations and finance leads preparing internal investment cases, covering how to quantify baseline costs, set measurable targets, and structure a pay-on-results engagement.
Why Pay-on-Results Consistently Outperforms Retainer Models
An evidence-based argument for outcome-aligned billing in operational advisory, including how verification-first contracts change supplier behaviour and reduce the cost of under-delivery.
Independent Verification in Performance-Based Contracts: A Practical Framework
How third-party verification works in practice, why it matters to boards and auditors, and the methodological standards Coaley Peak uses to establish baseline, measure change, and confirm results.
Procurement Optimisation: A 12-Point Framework for UK Businesses
A structured diagnostic for identifying cost reduction opportunities across supplier contracts, purchasing workflows, and approval processes, without requiring a full spend analysis consultancy.
Cost Leakage in UK Supply Chains: Where Money Goes Unnoticed
A sector-by-sector look at the most common points of undetected spend inefficiency, from tail spend and maverick purchasing to contract expiry drift and logistics over-payment.
The CFO's Guide to AI-Generated Savings Calculations
What finance directors should challenge when reviewing AI-generated cost-saving projections, including common modelling assumptions, how to distinguish verified outcomes from estimates, and red flags in vendor proposals.
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