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The Manufacturing PMI report is a monthly report of benchmarks that measure the manufacturing sector’s performance. Data is collected via surveys of supply executives from a wide range of industries. A series of indices take readings in specific areas, including new...

CFOs are increasingly hands-on when it comes to the strategic vision of their companies. Procurement and finance are teaming up more often to align on future goals and the threats that impact long-term profitability. Tail spend, a longtime procurement focal point, has...

One of the under-appreciated challenges facing procurement today is low-intent purchasing. It’s not something that immediately sets off alarms because it’s not necessarily obvious. It’s something that tends to build up over time. Low-intent purchasing is a factor that...

If you’re involved in procurement and procurement strategy, you know Arkestro as the AI-powered, predictive procurement orchestration platform. Arkestro has earned a reputation as a leading solution that will keep its customers ahead of the market in the most...

Many procurement organizations are undertaking projects to modernize their operations. That’s understandable. Several things have proven to be a potent combination: The never-ending mandate to cut costs with a fast time-to-value A pandemic that saw procurement thrust...

As your procurement team manages various purchase requests, all kinds of issues may arise.  Specific line items can fall through the cracks; the wrong suppliers can receive an RFP; someone could add a purchase order to the incorrect location within your ERP system—and...