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...
The Power of Predictive Procurement Orchestration for Food & Beverage Supply Chain
Aug 22, 2023 | Blog | Sourcing Education
Food and beverage procurement professionals have had their work cut out for them during the last few years. From keeping food on the table during a global pandemic to maintaining adequate inventory during the war in Ukraine, the sector has become well versed in...
Leveraging Procurement Software for a More Resilient Oil & Gas Supply Chain
Aug 8, 2023 | Blog | Sourcing Education
Anyone who has filled up at the gas pump over the past few years can testify to the volatility of the oil and gas industry. And though the industry is no stranger to supply chain disruptions, the current landscape presents unique challenges. Economic downturns,...
5 Challenges Facing the VPs of Supply Chain & Manufacturing in 2023
Jul 18, 2023 | Blog | Thought Leadership
If you thought supply chain and manufacturing challenges would be the least of your worries going into 2023, you’re either a resilient optimist or spent the last three years living under a rock. Unfortunately for supply chain and manufacturing executives, disruption...
Driving Cost Savings & Efficiency with Predictive Procurement Orchestration for Automotive
Jul 6, 2023 | Blog | Sourcing Education
The ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are still rearing their ugly head in the automotive industry. Plant shutdowns, production disruptions, supply shortages, and demand surges wreaked havoc on the automotive world in 2020. And unfortunately, many of those same...
Procurement Strategies for CFOs: Driving Cost Savings and Efficiency
Jun 20, 2023 | Blog | Thought Leadership
Procurement is a critical function for any business, and as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you play a crucial role in ensuring that your company's procurement practices are effective and efficient. You may face challenges such as choosing reliable suppliers,...
What Does Finance Think of Procurement?
Jun 6, 2023 | Blog | Sourcing Education
Procurement and finance are two sides of the same coin. On the one side, finance is concerned with keeping the company budget in the black. On the other side, procurement is concerned with keeping company operations running smoothly and judicially making the most of...
Overcoming Construction Struggles With Predictive Procurement
May 23, 2023 | Blog | Sourcing Education
In years past, the construction industry lagged behind the pack when it came to predictive procurement and digital transformation. After all, procurement in construction faces many unique challenges and requirements, making it a historically difficult industry to...
What CPOs Need to Know About Predictive Procurement Orchestration
May 9, 2023 | Blog | Thought Leadership
The vast majority of Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) believe in the power of procurement data to make better-informed decisions across their organization. In fact, they believe the potential of procurement data is so big, it could completely revolutionize the way...
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...
The Power of Predictive Procurement Orchestration for Food & Beverage Supply Chain
Aug 22, 2023 | Blog | Sourcing Education
Food and beverage procurement professionals have had their work cut out for them during the last few years. From keeping food on the table during a global pandemic to maintaining adequate inventory during the war in Ukraine, the sector has become well versed in...
Leveraging Procurement Software for a More Resilient Oil & Gas Supply Chain
Aug 8, 2023 | Blog | Sourcing Education
Anyone who has filled up at the gas pump over the past few years can testify to the volatility of the oil and gas industry. And though the industry is no stranger to supply chain disruptions, the current landscape presents unique challenges. Economic downturns,...
5 Challenges Facing the VPs of Supply Chain & Manufacturing in 2023
Jul 18, 2023 | Blog | Thought Leadership
If you thought supply chain and manufacturing challenges would be the least of your worries going into 2023, you’re either a resilient optimist or spent the last three years living under a rock. Unfortunately for supply chain and manufacturing executives, disruption...
Driving Cost Savings & Efficiency with Predictive Procurement Orchestration for Automotive
Jul 6, 2023 | Blog | Sourcing Education
The ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are still rearing their ugly head in the automotive industry. Plant shutdowns, production disruptions, supply shortages, and demand surges wreaked havoc on the automotive world in 2020. And unfortunately, many of those same...
Procurement Strategies for CFOs: Driving Cost Savings and Efficiency
Jun 20, 2023 | Blog | Thought Leadership
Procurement is a critical function for any business, and as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you play a crucial role in ensuring that your company's procurement practices are effective and efficient. You may face challenges such as choosing reliable suppliers,...
What Does Finance Think of Procurement?
Jun 6, 2023 | Blog | Sourcing Education
Procurement and finance are two sides of the same coin. On the one side, finance is concerned with keeping the company budget in the black. On the other side, procurement is concerned with keeping company operations running smoothly and judicially making the most of...
Overcoming Construction Struggles With Predictive Procurement
May 23, 2023 | Blog | Sourcing Education
In years past, the construction industry lagged behind the pack when it came to predictive procurement and digital transformation. After all, procurement in construction faces many unique challenges and requirements, making it a historically difficult industry to...
What CPOs Need to Know About Predictive Procurement Orchestration
May 9, 2023 | Blog | Thought Leadership
The vast majority of Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) believe in the power of procurement data to make better-informed decisions across their organization. In fact, they believe the potential of procurement data is so big, it could completely revolutionize the way...