Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 3, 2024

C-suite executives are navigating a complex landscape of challenges in 2024. 2024 ) 30 What is the role of the new Agent-Based AI Operating Systems STAKEHOLDER (AGENT) 1 What are the top five concerns for Chief Procurement Officers? STAKEHOLDER (AGENT) 2 What are the top five concerns for C-Suite executives?

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 26, 2024

According to Gartner , 50% of large global companies are expected to implement AI and advanced analytics in their supply chains in 2025. increase from 2024. Additionally, in 2025, global spending on digital transformation tools is projected to total $5.74 trillion , a 9.3% Subscribe to news from Arkestro.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 13, 2025

However, Hansens writings, including key posts like The GenAI Metaprise (Orchestration) and Operating System (Intake) Priority (Oct 11, 2024) and earlier discussions on the Metaprise model (e.g., cost efficiency, tariff resilience). This mirrors Hansens intake focus, where systems ingest commodity-specific inputs (2024 post,).

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Arkestro

JANUARY 9, 2024

Resources / Blog / 4 Key Trends Reshaping Manufacturing Procurement in 2024 4 Key Trends Reshaping Manufacturing Procurement in 2024 The dust is settling after the upheaval of the pandemic, yet the manufacturing industry remains forever changed. So what’s in store for 2024? But the tides are shifting in 2024.

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 1, 2023

What do supply chain resilience and adaptability really mean? An article with the answers from the supply chain and procurement community, featuring your voice too, will be published online at the beginning of 2024!

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

However, the top three procurement challenges featured in the Hackett Group report demand immediate attention: slashing spending costs, securing supply chain resilience, and modernizing outdated operating models. PwCs 2024 Digital Procurement Survey highlights the importance of this shift.

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Arkestro

APRIL 2, 2024

Resources / Analyst Reports / Procurement 2024: BIG Trends and Predictions Procurement 2024: BIG Trends and Predictions Download Now Let's Talk By the end of 2024, new AI innovations will begin to significantly change all facets of supply management technology. But in 2024, the role has never been more important.

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Arkestro

MAY 14, 2025

Through their investment, Altira Group and Aramco Ventures support Arkestro’s global growth efforts and recognizes its predictive procurement technology’s ability to reduce risk and enhance supply chain resilience. Learn more at www.arkestro.com.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Geopolitics becomes a procurement issue Supply chain resilience will assume new meaning, with geopolitical tension presenting a complex puzzle for any global business. Chief Procurement Officers will come under mounting pressure to accelerate supply chain reconfiguration efforts started during the pandemic.

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 28, 2024

Running a small business comes with its fair share of challenges, and 2024 has been no exception. This year, supply chain disruptions have posed significant obstacles for small business owners. Two main factors have played a major role in disrupting supply chains worldwide: global events and the pandemic.

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HICX

JUNE 25, 2024

With supply chain resilience so critical to business success in today’s economy, it’s time this figure drops.” “Presently, 59% of suppliers struggle to do their best for major customers, compared with 61% in our previous study. This very minor improvement is concerning.

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HICX

JUNE 26, 2024

(London, 27 June 2024) HICX is announcing its Voice of the Supplier Survey 2024. With supply chain resilience so critical to business success in today’s economy, it’s time this figure drops,” he explains. Keen to learn the state of affairs today, the Supplier Experience vendor set out to repeat the study.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 18, 2025

The following is a line graph demonstrating the volatility of the above MRO spare parts: Simulated Month-to-Month Price Volatility of Top 10 Volatile MRO Spare Parts (2024-2025) The line graph above demonstrates the high month-to-month price volatility for the top 10 most volatile MRO spare parts that mirror computer spare parts.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Here are some interesting predictions from a reputable international research firm, IDC, which highlight key areas of technological applications regarding the impending digital revolution of the international supply chain. Digital Supply Chain Predictions.

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TYA Suite

JULY 17, 2024

This blog explores the integration of both approaches to build an effective procurement strategy for 2024. Collaborating closely with key suppliers fosters innovation, reduces lead times, and enhances supply chain resilience. : Objectives should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).

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Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Here are the top 3 concerns likely to dominate the agenda for CPOs in 2025: Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management Sustainability and ESG Compliance Supply Chain Visibility Conclusion: CPOs in 2025 will need to navigate a complex, fast-changing landscape shaped by technology, sustainability, and global uncertainty.

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Una

JUNE 5, 2024

Building Resilient Supply Chains To Weather Any Storm What does building a resilient supply chain entail? By Hugo Britt | June 6, 2024 Search Search There are choppy seas ahead. Why Do We Need Supply Chain Visibility? Yemen Houthis are still causing havoc in the Red Sea. The lesson?

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SCMDOJO

JULY 7, 2023

Encourage transparency, long-term partnerships, and joint problem-solving to enhance supply chain resilience and secure a reliable component supply. Flexibility and Scalability: Design supply chains that are flexible and scalable to adapt to changing market dynamics and demand fluctuations.

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Arkestro

JUNE 4, 2025

According to a report from the Hackett Group, improving spend cost reduction was the top priority for CPOs in 2024. With the help of AI, procurement becomes a strategic driver of savings, supply chain resilience, and measurable business impact. Dont get left behind lead the transformation by going predictive.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 25, 2024

” – Mintec, February 6th, 2024 What was your initial takeaway from reading the above Mintec comment about AI and its platform? True supply chain resilience and adaptability are all about access to timely and contextual data. We’re using AI to help power fundamentally new solutions.”

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

With the right tools and a solid plan, you can build a supply chain that doesn’t just survive disruptions—it thrives in spite of them. Why Supply Chain Disruptions Are Everyone’s Problem Picture this: Hurricane Helene slams into North Carolina in September 2024. Let’s dive into how. hospitals, is underwater.

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EazyStock

APRIL 18, 2023

in 2024, these figures are still above pre-pandemic levels. Understand the resilience of your supply chain Supply chain resilience means managing day-to-day risk and having systems and processes to adapt to disruption in the supply chain. in 2023 and 4.3%

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 24, 2025

Thank you for making us think or rethink what supply chain resilience really means: I wrote an article for The Procurement Italia magazine, which will be published on May 5th ( Micol Barba ). The article is titled “What 1930 Can Teach Us About Tariffs And Supply Chains In 2025.” Domestic capacity (e.g.,

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Organizations are‍ adapting their strategies to navigate the challenges presented by unpredictable‍ events,such as natural disasters,trade disputes,and pandemics.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 7, 2025

. – Micol Barba, Editor in chief&Congress organizer WHAT 1930 CAN TEACH US ABOUT TARIFFS AND SUPPLY CHAINS IN 2025 There is an old saying that the more things change, the more they stay the same. Compared to the 1930 Smoot- Hawley Ta- riff Act, what will the likely outcome of the 2024 U.S. When it comes to the U.S.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The supply chain trends of 2024 have reshaped how businesses navigate challenges and embrace opportunities. As we wrap up the year, it’s clear the supply chain world isn’t slowing down. This digital shift is a key focus in the year’s supply chain trends.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 31, 2025

supply chain resilience, ESG compliance) are sensitive to black swans, as disruptions like pandemics or trade wars impact supplier networks, costs, and net-zero goals (prior response). China trade tensions and Trumps 2024 campaign promises. Could raise consumer prices, disrupt Dukes supply chains (e.g.,

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