The thinking behind p5.

In-depth briefings on procurement, payments and commercial transformation, drawn from Beyond Procurement: The p5 Architecture of Commercial Performance. Each paper in the p5 Briefing Series explores one part of the framework, from Price, Process, Policy, Performance and Payments to the Intelligence Layer that connects them. Practical, evidence-based and ready to download and share.

Covering the five pillars

Price

Sourcing, pricing and spend control

Process

Workflows, automation and operating models

Policy

Governance, compliance and supplier risk

Performance

KPIs, contracts and value delivered

Payments

AP, working capital and fraud protection

Beyond Procurement – The P5 Architecture of Commercial Performance

Beyond Procurement – The P5 Architecture of Commercial Performance

Anthony Keyhoe
July 9, 2026