--- title: Ivalua l Managing Cost Amid Uncertainty description: "Get the report from Ivalua: \"Managing Cost Amid Uncertainty: How UK businesses can sustain margins while staying true to their values" image: https://info.ivalua.com/hubfs/Thumbnail-EMEA-Natacha2025-v2-4.jpg --- [![Ivalua Logo](https://info.ivalua.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-ivalua-2020-cmyk-72dpi-2.png?width=150&height=61&name=logo-ivalua-2020-cmyk-72dpi-2.png "Ivalua Logo")](https://www.ivalua.com/) --- ## Managing Cost Without Compromise: ## How UK businesses can sustain margins while staying true to their values Rising inflation, supply chain volatility, and increasing regulatory pressure are forcing UK businesses to rethink how they manage costs.  ![LP-Header-WP-UK-Adapting Amid Uncertainty-v1](https://info.ivalua.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LP-Header-WP-UK-Adapting%20Amid%20Uncertainty-v1.jpg?width=830&name=LP-Header-WP-UK-Adapting%20Amid%20Uncertainty-v1.jpg "LP-Header-WP-UK-Adapting Amid Uncertainty-v1") But short-term cost cutting often comes at a long-term price — damaging supplier relationships, increasing risk, and undermining sustainability goals. **Inside the report, you’ll discover:** - Why **73% of UK businesses** say cost reduction has become a higher priority in the past 12 months - How **short-term savings can expose long-term risks**, with 68% warning that aggressive cost cutting can harm the business over time - The hidden impact of cost pressure on suppliers — including why **36% of businesses have already seen suppliers go out of business** - How regulatory changes like the **UK Procurement Act 2023** and upcoming EU sustainability directives are reshaping procurement priorities - Practical strategies for **sustainable cost reduction**, from supplier collaboration to smarter demand planning - Why **visibility into spend and suppliers** is critical — and why 40% of businesses still lack it This report explores how procurement leaders can reduce costs **without compromising resilience, compliance, or values**..   ## Download Report © 2026 Ivalua Inc. All rights reserved. [Terms of Use](https://www.ivalua.com/legal) ![](https://dc.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=39012&fmt=gif)