Analyst Reports
CFO Key Issues and Priorities
Summary Throughout this past year, organizations have faced economic uncertainty, with concerns over geopolitical tensions, high interest rates, and potential recession. The Hackett Group’s study highlights CFO and other executives’ worries about investment impacts...
How Predictive Procurement Orchestration is Revolutionizing Sourcing for Manufacturers as the Foundation for AI Transformation
There is a massive opportunity to obliterate and not just simply automate how things are done.Summary This analyst report from Spend Matters discusses the pressing need for procurement organizations to achieve optimal efficiency and effectiveness. It highlights that...
Procurement 2024: BIG Trends and Predictions
By the end of 2024, new AI innovations will begin to significantly change all facets of supply management technology.Summary This report provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges and opportunities procurement teams are expected to face in 2024. Despite the...
Quick Answer: How to Prepare for AI in Procurement
AI technologies can optimize and accelerate your procurement activities necessary for digital innovation and transformation.Summary There is an abundance of new technology available in the procurement space. So much so that procurement leaders might be asking, ‘How do...
Predictive Procurement Orchestration: Four Ways PPO Can Transform the Industry
Summary A majority of Chief Procurement Officers believe the ability to use data to make better-informed decisions across an organization is the largest game-changing opportunity for procurement – and yet, many procurement teams are hesitant to adopt automation across...
AI-Enhanced Pricing Optionality: Making Supply Chains More Predictable
When you talk about the role of machine learning and AI, it’s really about creating the benefits of optionality for your purchasing organization without the administrative process and overhead costs associated with managing that complexity. Summary The automotive...
CFO Key Issues and Priorities
Summary Throughout this past year, organizations have faced economic uncertainty, with concerns over geopolitical tensions, high interest rates, and potential recession. The Hackett Group’s study highlights CFO and other executives’ worries about investment impacts...
How Predictive Procurement Orchestration is Revolutionizing Sourcing for Manufacturers as the Foundation for AI Transformation
There is a massive opportunity to obliterate and not just simply automate how things are done.Summary This analyst report from Spend Matters discusses the pressing need for procurement organizations to achieve optimal efficiency and effectiveness. It highlights that...
Procurement 2024: BIG Trends and Predictions
By the end of 2024, new AI innovations will begin to significantly change all facets of supply management technology.Summary This report provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges and opportunities procurement teams are expected to face in 2024. Despite the...
Quick Answer: How to Prepare for AI in Procurement
AI technologies can optimize and accelerate your procurement activities necessary for digital innovation and transformation.Summary There is an abundance of new technology available in the procurement space. So much so that procurement leaders might be asking, ‘How do...
Predictive Procurement Orchestration: Four Ways PPO Can Transform the Industry
Summary A majority of Chief Procurement Officers believe the ability to use data to make better-informed decisions across an organization is the largest game-changing opportunity for procurement – and yet, many procurement teams are hesitant to adopt automation across...
AI-Enhanced Pricing Optionality: Making Supply Chains More Predictable
When you talk about the role of machine learning and AI, it’s really about creating the benefits of optionality for your purchasing organization without the administrative process and overhead costs associated with managing that complexity. Summary The automotive...
Infographics
Understanding Tiered Automotive Suppliers (And How PPO Can Help)
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)The name brands we know and love such as GM, Ford, Volkswagen, etc. Arkestro's Predictive Procurement Orchestration (PPO) can sort through the countless tiers of automotive suppliers to find the best prices and suppliers to get the...
The State of Procurement: Opportunities Lost
Many of today’s procurement departments struggle with precision and efficiency, leading them to fall short of their goals and potential. Because of this, many departments are experiencing diminishing returns and lost opportunities. Here are the four most common...
Reclaiming Opportunities with Predictive Procurement Orchestration
1. Expand Reach and Influence on SpendPPO can drive efficiency across procurement by identifying patterns that reduce the amount of time spent on tactical activities.2. Drive Smarter DecisionsPPO solutions can deliver information efficiently using machine learning and...
Untangling Manufacturing Procurement with Data Analytics in the “Next Normal”
Procurement can be a cumbersome process for contract manufacturing operations, which must procure on behalf of their customers to meet rapidly changing production requirements. Determining the total delivered costs for any given Bill of Materials can often be very...
Just the Facts: The Procurement Industry
The percentage of spend under management of the procurement department at the average enterprise.Nine in 10 CPO's stated they should be doing more with the resources they have in place today and their overall performance should be better.Ineffective and inefficient...
Defining Predictive Procurement Orchestration (PPO)
PPO is the latest evolution of digital procurement; it represents the true digital transformation of procurement as it leverages technology to do things that were previously impossible. But, how did we get here?The Digital Era1996 - 2010Procurement on the Web....
Understanding Tiered Automotive Suppliers (And How PPO Can Help)
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)The name brands we know and love such as GM, Ford, Volkswagen, etc. Arkestro's Predictive Procurement Orchestration (PPO) can sort through the countless tiers of automotive suppliers to find the best prices and suppliers to get the...
The State of Procurement: Opportunities Lost
Many of today’s procurement departments struggle with precision and efficiency, leading them to fall short of their goals and potential. Because of this, many departments are experiencing diminishing returns and lost opportunities. Here are the four most common...
Reclaiming Opportunities with Predictive Procurement Orchestration
1. Expand Reach and Influence on SpendPPO can drive efficiency across procurement by identifying patterns that reduce the amount of time spent on tactical activities.2. Drive Smarter DecisionsPPO solutions can deliver information efficiently using machine learning and...
Untangling Manufacturing Procurement with Data Analytics in the “Next Normal”
Procurement can be a cumbersome process for contract manufacturing operations, which must procure on behalf of their customers to meet rapidly changing production requirements. Determining the total delivered costs for any given Bill of Materials can often be very...
Just the Facts: The Procurement Industry
The percentage of spend under management of the procurement department at the average enterprise.Nine in 10 CPO's stated they should be doing more with the resources they have in place today and their overall performance should be better.Ineffective and inefficient...
Defining Predictive Procurement Orchestration (PPO)
PPO is the latest evolution of digital procurement; it represents the true digital transformation of procurement as it leverages technology to do things that were previously impossible. But, how did we get here?The Digital Era1996 - 2010Procurement on the Web....
eBooks
From 100 to 1000: How High-Performing CPOs Use 100 Day Plans to Achieve Escape Velocity
The CPOs who handle the stress and the long hours of the job with grace and humility share one thing in common: they absolutely love what they do, and the harder it gets, the more they love it. Summary In this eBook, we provide a window into successful strategies and...
Unlocking the Power of Predictive Procurement Orchestration for Financial Success
From 100 to 1000: How High-Performing CPOs Use 100 Day Plans to Achieve Escape Velocity
The CPOs who handle the stress and the long hours of the job with grace and humility share one thing in common: they absolutely love what they do, and the harder it gets, the more they love it. Summary In this eBook, we provide a window into successful strategies and...
Unlocking the Power of Predictive Procurement Orchestration for Financial Success
Blog
5 Procurement Industry Trends to Watch in 2025
In recent years, the procurement industry has undergone unprecedented transformations driven by the adoption of digital transformation, big data, and advanced technology like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and automation. While these advancements have...
AI Expert Noelle Russell Highlights Industry Transformation at MEMA Luncheon
Arkestro was recently a proud sponsor of the MEMA OE Women In Industry Luncheon, where AI expert Noelle Russell, delivered an insightful keynote address on artificial intelligence's transformative impact across industries. Introduced to the podium by Arkestro SVP of...
A Supply Chain Carol: Lessons from the Past, Present, and Future of Holiday Logistics
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Unless, of course, you’re a procurement specialist grappling with the complex logistics of the holiday season. This year the challenges are especially pronounced, so we understand if you’re feeling a bit like Ebenezer Scrooge....
5 Ways Predictive Procurement Is Transforming High-Tech Manufacturing
Historically, technological advancements have powered the major evolutions in manufacturing, starting with the steam-powered industrial revolution of the late 18th century, followed in the early 20th century by electricity-powered mass production, and then the advent...
Technology Trends 2024: McKinsey’s Analysis & What It Means for High-Tech Manufacturing
The high-tech manufacturing industry — and the market at large — has seen its share of challenges over the past few years. Technology equity investments fell 30-40% in 2023 alone, largely due to increased costs and economic uncertainty. Elevated costs, talent...
Navigating Procurement Disruptions: A Candid Discussion with Dr. Rutkoski
It’s no secret that we’re in the midst of a supply chain crisis. The Baltimore bridge collapse, geopolitical instability, and even recent IT outages have impacted a whole range of industries, from airlines to banking to logistics. For procurement teams, this adds even...
5 Procurement Industry Trends to Watch in 2025
In recent years, the procurement industry has undergone unprecedented transformations driven by the adoption of digital transformation, big data, and advanced technology like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and automation. While these advancements have...
AI Expert Noelle Russell Highlights Industry Transformation at MEMA Luncheon
Arkestro was recently a proud sponsor of the MEMA OE Women In Industry Luncheon, where AI expert Noelle Russell, delivered an insightful keynote address on artificial intelligence's transformative impact across industries. Introduced to the podium by Arkestro SVP of...
A Supply Chain Carol: Lessons from the Past, Present, and Future of Holiday Logistics
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Unless, of course, you’re a procurement specialist grappling with the complex logistics of the holiday season. This year the challenges are especially pronounced, so we understand if you’re feeling a bit like Ebenezer Scrooge....
5 Ways Predictive Procurement Is Transforming High-Tech Manufacturing
Historically, technological advancements have powered the major evolutions in manufacturing, starting with the steam-powered industrial revolution of the late 18th century, followed in the early 20th century by electricity-powered mass production, and then the advent...
Technology Trends 2024: McKinsey’s Analysis & What It Means for High-Tech Manufacturing
The high-tech manufacturing industry — and the market at large — has seen its share of challenges over the past few years. Technology equity investments fell 30-40% in 2023 alone, largely due to increased costs and economic uncertainty. Elevated costs, talent...
Navigating Procurement Disruptions: A Candid Discussion with Dr. Rutkoski
It’s no secret that we’re in the midst of a supply chain crisis. The Baltimore bridge collapse, geopolitical instability, and even recent IT outages have impacted a whole range of industries, from airlines to banking to logistics. For procurement teams, this adds even...