New AI–consultancy partnership tackles rising supply chain costs for UK operators

HENLEY-ON-THAMES, U.K. - Dec. 4, 2025 - PRLog -- OmniPATH, a leading AI-powered procurement and spend management platform, today announced a strategic partnership with Dux Solutions, a newly formed consultancy led by industry veteran Nick Ryan. The collaboration brings together cutting-edge technology and nearly two decades of hands-on procurement and operational expertise to support hospitality, care and multi-site retail businesses facing unprecedented cost pressures. The partnership addresses a critical market need: operators across hospitality and care sectors are grappling with margin erosion, supplier volatility and fragmented procurement processes. By combining OmniPATH.ai - which automates procure-to-pay workflows, invoice processing and spend intelligence - with Dux Solutions' strategic consultancy capabilities, the partnership offers clients a comprehensive solution that bridges technology and practical implementation.

Nick Ryan brings exceptional pedigree to the partnership. His career spans leadership roles at Beacon, Foodbuy and most recently as co-founder of Delta. This depth of experience across the entire supply chain, from manufacturer to end-user, positions Dux Solutions as an ideal partner for OmniPATH's technology-led approach.

"The current landscape demands more than just software - it requires genuine partnership and expertise," said Simon Haynes, Founder of OmniPATH. "Nick's track record of building and scaling procurement operations at the highest levels, combined with our platform's ability to surface hidden costs and automate complex workflows, gives our customers something truly differentiated: insight paired with action." ‍

"Having spent my career helping organisations unlock value in their supply chains - from FMCG giants to care sector start-ups - I've seen how technology alone isn't enough," said Nick Ryan, Founder and CEO of Dux Solutions. "What excites me about this partnership is OmniPATH's operations-first philosophy. Their platform speaks the language of the people actually managing sites and suppliers day-to-day. Together, we can help businesses not just survive current market conditions but build procurement capabilities that drive sustainable competitive advantage." ‍

As a preferred partner, Dux Solutions brings a consultative approach that extends beyond traditional support. Nick and the OmniPATH team aim to work hand-in-hand - leveraging each other's expertise to solve complex procurement challenges and develop innovative solutions for clients.

For clients, this means access to the full spectrum of capability: from strategic consultancy and project management through to AI-powered spend analysis, supplier benchmarking and automated invoice processing. The announcement comes as UK hospitality faces continued pressure from food inflation, labour costs and supply chain disruption. Industry data suggests that many multi-site operators lack visibility into 15-25% of procurement spend - representing huge opportunity for margin recovery.
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