AI-powered spend management platform joins forces with veteran industry consultant to help hospitality and multi-site operators navigate rising costs and supply chain complexity.
HENLEY-ON-THAMES, UK - December 2025 - 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 - 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 and CEO 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. This collaborative dynamic combines Nick's real-world experience navigating supply chain complexity at scale with OmniPATH's AI-driven insights, creating a partnership where ideas flow both ways. 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 and care operators face 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 their procurement spend - representing significant opportunity for margin recovery.
The partnership is effective immediately, with joint client engagements available from January 2026.
About OmniPATH
OmniPATH is an AI-powered procurement and spend management platform designed for multi-site hospitality, retail and care operations. Built on an operations-first philosophy, the platform automates procure-to-pay workflows, provides real-time spend intelligence and helps operators eliminate the hidden costs that erode margins. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Henley-on-Thames, OmniPATH serves businesses seeking to transform procurement from a back-office function into a strategic capability. For more information, visit www.omnipath.ai
About Dux Solutions
Dux Solutions provides project management, fractional growth consultancy and procurement solutions for businesses operating across the supply chain. Founded in 2025 by Nick Ryan, the consultancy draws on nearly 20 years of experience spanning FMCG, group purchasing organisations and enterprise-scale operations. Dux Solutions helps executive teams access senior-level expertise on a flexible, project-based basis - delivering strategic planning, operational efficiency and measurable procurement outcomes. For more information, contact Dux Solutions directly.
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