This document discusses using lean-agile procurement methods to improve time-to-market for a project at CKW, a Swiss energy company. Specifically: - CKW aimed to implement a new collaboration software suite for employees within 6 months, but typically projects take 6-12 months. - CKW held a 3-day workshop with 3 supplier competitors to gather requirements, align stakeholders, and start cooperation before contracting. - This approach allowed CKW to deliver first value within 5 weeks, 4 times faster than typical timelines, with half the effort and 80% savings through focus.