It’s the most wonderful time of year! We are gathering with family and friends, celebrating over feasts and yummy treats, and best of all — we’re shopping. Black Friday is expected to be the busiest shopping day of the year in the U.S. In 2022, Black Friday and Cyber...
Procuring Thanksgiving Dinner: What’s on the Table for the Food and Beverage Industry
Nov 14, 2023 | Blog | Sourcing Education
Thanksgiving is one of the most important holidays for the food and beverage industry in the U.S. Last year, the holiday brought in $2.8 billion in sales-lift and remains second only to Christmas (which brought in over double that at $6.2 billion). Getting a...
How to Transform Procurement into a Strategic C-Suite Player
Nov 7, 2023 | Blog | Thought Leadership
Procurement is at a crossroads. At the same time that automation has launched the discipline into a new era of efficiency, global supply chain and manufacturing practices are in a constant state of flux. With technological advancements in their playbook, procurement...
5 Chilling Challenges Facing Procurement Today
Oct 29, 2023 | Blog | Sourcing Education
From uncovering hidden supply chain specters to exorcizing bothersome data demons, procurement managers certainly have their hands full. While today’s procurement teams may not be plagued by actual ghosts, goblins, or ghouls, things can still go bump in the night when...
AI Revolution in Oil and Gas Procurement: Streamlining Operations for Success
Oct 10, 2023 | Blog | Sourcing Education
The COVID-19 pandemic forced countless industries to become more lean, agile, and innovative, and the oil and gas industry was no exception to the trend. Forever changed by global lockdowns, volatile consumer demands, and increasing pressure to go green, oil and gas...
Elevating Procurement: Autonomous Technology’s Role in Efficiency and Innovation
Sep 29, 2023 | Blog | Sourcing Education
Data Science, machine learning, and automation technology are poised to disrupt nearly every industry over the next few decades, and the procurement space is no exception. By 2026, the procurement analytics market is predicted to grow at a compound annual growth rate...
Autonomous Sourcing Leads to Better Procurement Outcomes
Sep 19, 2023 | Blog | Sourcing Education
The only ubiquitous thing about sourcing and procurement in 2023 is that there is no one-size-fits-all model for success. While certain industries continue to work around rising prices and supply disruptions, others are trying to take advantage of downward price...
The Road Ahead: Navigating Procurement Challenges with an Automotive Industry Expert
Sep 5, 2023 | Blog | Thought Leadership
For automotive procurement teams, navigating the complex landscape of procuring components for vehicles is no easy feat. With an ever-changing industry requiring staying up to date with technology developments, current trends, and new regulations, it can be difficult...
A Look Inside: Arkestro’s Productivity Boosting Employee Offsite
Aug 29, 2023 | Blog | Events & Media
Working from home has many upsides. It eliminates a lot of the traditional aspects of going to work in an office, like commuting and dressing in business attire. It can provide more independence, in many cases increase productivity, and allow us to have more...
Procurement: The True Hero of the Retail Holidays
Nov 16, 2023 | Blog | Sourcing Education
It’s the most wonderful time of year! We are gathering with family and friends, celebrating over feasts and yummy treats, and best of all — we’re shopping. Black Friday is expected to be the busiest shopping day of the year in the U.S. In 2022, Black Friday and Cyber...
Procuring Thanksgiving Dinner: What’s on the Table for the Food and Beverage Industry
Nov 14, 2023 | Blog | Sourcing Education
Thanksgiving is one of the most important holidays for the food and beverage industry in the U.S. Last year, the holiday brought in $2.8 billion in sales-lift and remains second only to Christmas (which brought in over double that at $6.2 billion). Getting a...
How to Transform Procurement into a Strategic C-Suite Player
Nov 7, 2023 | Blog | Thought Leadership
Procurement is at a crossroads. At the same time that automation has launched the discipline into a new era of efficiency, global supply chain and manufacturing practices are in a constant state of flux. With technological advancements in their playbook, procurement...
5 Chilling Challenges Facing Procurement Today
Oct 29, 2023 | Blog | Sourcing Education
From uncovering hidden supply chain specters to exorcizing bothersome data demons, procurement managers certainly have their hands full. While today’s procurement teams may not be plagued by actual ghosts, goblins, or ghouls, things can still go bump in the night when...
AI Revolution in Oil and Gas Procurement: Streamlining Operations for Success
Oct 10, 2023 | Blog | Sourcing Education
The COVID-19 pandemic forced countless industries to become more lean, agile, and innovative, and the oil and gas industry was no exception to the trend. Forever changed by global lockdowns, volatile consumer demands, and increasing pressure to go green, oil and gas...
Elevating Procurement: Autonomous Technology’s Role in Efficiency and Innovation
Sep 29, 2023 | Blog | Sourcing Education
Data Science, machine learning, and automation technology are poised to disrupt nearly every industry over the next few decades, and the procurement space is no exception. By 2026, the procurement analytics market is predicted to grow at a compound annual growth rate...
Autonomous Sourcing Leads to Better Procurement Outcomes
Sep 19, 2023 | Blog | Sourcing Education
The only ubiquitous thing about sourcing and procurement in 2023 is that there is no one-size-fits-all model for success. While certain industries continue to work around rising prices and supply disruptions, others are trying to take advantage of downward price...
The Road Ahead: Navigating Procurement Challenges with an Automotive Industry Expert
Sep 5, 2023 | Blog | Thought Leadership
For automotive procurement teams, navigating the complex landscape of procuring components for vehicles is no easy feat. With an ever-changing industry requiring staying up to date with technology developments, current trends, and new regulations, it can be difficult...
A Look Inside: Arkestro’s Productivity Boosting Employee Offsite
Aug 29, 2023 | Blog | Events & Media
Working from home has many upsides. It eliminates a lot of the traditional aspects of going to work in an office, like commuting and dressing in business attire. It can provide more independence, in many cases increase productivity, and allow us to have more...