Procurement Insights & Strategy

September 25, 2026 Predictive procurement

Procurement Transformation Change Management: The 6-Phase Framework That Ensures Adoption

Explore a six-phase procurement change management framework that helps teams build user adoption and sustain procurement transformation.

September 18, 2026 Predictive procurement

Procurement 2027: 7 Predictions That Will Reshape Enterprise Sourcing

What does the future of procurement look like? Explore seven predictions for 2027 and learn how AI and predictive procurement are changing the way teams work.

September 11, 2026 Predictive procurement

What To Expect at Arkestro Optimal ’26: Speakers, Workshops, Breakouts, and More

AI is changing what procurement and supply chain teams can accomplish, but the bigger question is how that intelligence gets applied to the decisions that affect enterprise performance. That’s the focus…

September 4, 2026 Predictive procurement

AI in Procurement: What’s Real vs. Hype – A Buyer’s Evaluation Framework

Learn how to evaluate AI procurement solutions, compare predictive vs. generative AI, validate vendor claims, and identify proof of measurable ROI.

August 28, 2026 Predictive procurement

Supplier Science Deep-Dive: Predictive Intelligence for Supplier Performance and Engagement

Learn how a supplier intelligence platform uses predictive supplier management to improve supplier participation, performance, and sourcing outcomes.

August 18, 2026 Predictive procurement

What Are Your Agents Standing On?

Meta description: What’s really underneath your AI agents? Arkestro’s CPO breaks down why patented tech and a decade of procurement data beat a DIY build.

August 11, 2026 Predictive procurement

Process Science in Action: How Automation Cuts Sourcing Cycles From Weeks to Days

Learn how procurement process automation helps teams reduce sourcing cycle time, streamline workflows, improve visibility, and make faster sourcing repeatable.

July 28, 2026 Predictive procurement

Negotiation Science in Procurement: How AI and Game Theory Improve Supplier Negotiations

Learn how negotiation science in procurement uses AI, game theory, and intelligent counter-offer technology to improve supplier negotiations, savings, and cycle times.

July 28, 2026 Predictive procurement

How The Predictive Enterprise Unlocks Wins From Conflicting Priorities

The core challenge procurement and supply chain teams face today can best be understood as a balancing act—balancing conflicting priorities amid ever-changing constraints.

July 17, 2026 Predictive procurement

The Category Manager’s Predictive Playbook: 8 Strategies for 2026 and Beyond

Learn 8 category manager strategies to improve supplier analysis, negotiation planning, contract timing, demand forecasting, and category performance in 2026.

July 10, 2026 Predictive procurement

Chemical Industry Procurement: Balancing Compliance, Safety, and Cost Efficiency

Learn how chemical procurement teams can manage compliance, supplier safety, hazmat requirements, audits, and cost efficiency with a more connected procurement approach.

June 25, 2026 Thought Leadership

The Leadership Triangle: A Conversation with Arkestro’s Lateisha Thomas

The best procurement leaders aren’t just focused on speed. They’re focused on what makes speed sustainable: trust, transparency, and the right technology.

June 24, 2026 Predictive procurement

4 Years Running: Arkestro Named a Sample Vendor in 2026 Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Procurement and Sourcing Solutions

Arkestro has been named a Sample Vendor in the 2026 Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Procurement and Sourcing Solutions for the fourth year in a row.

June 12, 2026 Predictive procurement

Carrier Procurement Revolution: How Predictive Intelligence Transforms Transportation Sourcing

Learn how predictive intelligence improves carrier procurement strategy, transportation sourcing, freight procurement, and carrier management optimization.

June 5, 2026 Predictive procurement

A Predictive-First Approach to Procurement: Why AI Agents Alone Aren’t Enough

Agentic AI is changing procurement, but agents alone are not enough. See why Predictive Procurement comes first and why SaaS platforms still matter.

May 21, 2026 Predictive procurement

Direct Materials Sourcing for Manufacturers: 7 Predictive Strategies for 2026

Learn seven predictive direct materials sourcing strategies manufacturers can use to manage raw material costs, supplier risk, quality, and procurement performance in 2026.

May 15, 2026 Industry Specific

Tariff-Resilient Automotive Sourcing: 5 Strategies Beyond Simple Reshoring

Build a tariff-resilient automotive sourcing strategy with supplier diversification, tariff scenario modeling, landed cost optimization, and smarter compliance monitoring.

May 8, 2026 Predictive procurement

Oil & Gas MRO Optimization: How Predictive Intelligence Cuts Maintenance Costs 15-25%

Oil and gas MRO optimization helps energy companies reduce maintenance costs, improve spare parts procurement, and make better supplier decisions with predictive intelligence.

May 1, 2026 Predictive procurement

Life Sciences Procurement: 6 Ways AI Automates FDA Compliance Without Slowing Sourcing

See 6 ways AI helps life sciences procurement teams automate compliance, support FDA sourcing requirements, and keep procurement moving in pharma and medical device environments.

April 23, 2026 Announcements

Arkestro Named a Representative Vendor in the Gartner® Market Guide for Sourcing Applications for the Second Time in a Row

We believe the latest Gartner® Market Guide reflects how the category is beginning to evolve in response, and we’re proud to be recognized as a Representative Vendor for Sourcing Applications.

April 17, 2026 Predictive procurement

Supplier Consolidation Without the Risk: 7 Strategies That Protect Your Supply Chain

Arkestro helps procurement teams assess consolidation opportunities, understand risk profiles, and make smarter, data-driven decisions. Contact us today to learn how Arkestro can help your organization consolidate with confidence.

April 10, 2026 Predictive procurement

Cost Avoidance vs. Hard Savings: How CFOs Actually Measure Procurement Value

Ready to get your procurement reporting in order? Get a clear framework for measuring savings and reporting them in a way finance will actually trust. Schedule a call with Arkestro today.

March 31, 2026 Predictive procurement

Direct vs. Indirect Spend: Where Should Your Predictive Procurement Focus First?

To be successful, start with the category where your data is in good shape, your business needs are most pressing, and results are achievable in a reasonable timeframe. If you’re not…

March 16, 2026 Events & Media

Predictive Procurement in Practice: Arkestro at Manifest

At this year’s Manifest Vegas, Arkestro CTO Ben Leiken joined Katie Date on Fest Live for a conversation about how predictive procurement is changing the way logistics and supply chain teams…

March 11, 2026 Predictive procurement

How To Build an Unbeatable Procurement Technology Business Case: 6-Step Framework

Ready to turn your procurement technology visions into reality? Reach out to the Arkestro team today, and let’s build a data-backed procurement technology business case that your CFO can’t ignore.

March 4, 2026 Predictive procurement

5 Procurement Quick Wins To Deliver in Q1 (Before Budget Reviews)

If you’re ready to identify which of these opportunities will deliver the most impact for your team, we can help you prioritize. Schedule a strategy session to discover where your fastest…

February 24, 2026 Predictive procurement

Managing Procurement Risk in a Volatile Trade Environment

The Supreme Court’s tariff ruling highlights a bigger issue: how procurement leaders manage structural volatility with speed and control.

February 20, 2026 Predictive procurement

8 Spend Visibility Metrics Every CFO Should Track in 2026

Ready to capture real cost savings, reduce maverick spend, and make proactive decisions instead of reactive ones? Start by understanding your current procurement state. A simple assessment can show you which…

February 12, 2026 Events & Media

Where in the World Is Arkestro? Join Us at This Year’s Biggest Procurement Events

We look forward to seeing you at these events! Be sure to stop by our booths to meet the Arkestro team and see how we’re helping procurement organizations structure sourcing differently…

February 7, 2026 Predictive procurement

The Limits of Traditional Procurement Automation in Complex Sourcing Environments

Want to learn how Arkestro’s science-based procurement solutions can help your organization move from automation to predictive procurement and execute smarter, faster, and more consistently at scale? Request a demo.

January 30, 2026 Predictive procurement

Inside Arkestro’s Three Sciences: The Technical Architecture Powering 18.8% Average Procurement Savings

Enterprises are under pressure to move faster, do more, and deliver bigger savings across more spend. Arkestro’s intelligent sourcing platform makes it possible.

January 23, 2026 Predictive procurement

Your Complete Procurement Transformation Toolkit

Across industries, Arkestro’s science-based predictive procurement solutions are helping organizations transform traditional, reactive processes into data-driven, high-impact procurement. Contact us today to learn how we can do the same for you.

January 9, 2026 Predictive procurement

The CFO’s Guide to Measuring Procurement ROI: 8 Key Metrics

Want to see how procurement teams measure ROI with confidence? Let’s have a conversation to explore how predictive procurement turns spend data into measurable financial impact.

December 22, 2025 Predictive procurement

Automotive Tier Supplier Sourcing: 6 Strategies That Delivered $1.4M in Savings

When plants and suppliers work from the same data, decisions happen faster, mistakes become less common, and relationships get stronger. That’s the real power of automotive supply chain optimization. Don’t wait…

December 19, 2025 Predictive procurement

5 Ways Predictive Intelligence Transforms Oil & Gas Procurement Operations

Predictive procurement gives oil and gas teams a steadier footing in volatile environments by reducing risk, improving visibility into critical categories, and supporting faster, more confident sourcing decisions.

December 11, 2025 Predictive procurement

Maverick Spend Costing You Millions? These Automated Controls Stop Revenue Leakage

Learning how to eliminate maverick spending starts with knowing exactly where your money is at risk. Request a spend analysis with Arkestro today.

December 3, 2025 Events & Media

Inside the Arkestro Optimal ‘25 Product Session

At Optimal ’25, the product keynote focused on two things: how Arkestro’s platform helps procurement teams work faster today, and the next wave of capabilities being developed inside Arkestro Labs.

November 19, 2025 Predictive procurement

Traditional vs. Predictive vs. Autonomous Procurement: Understanding the Evolution

Better data is increasing the pipeline of value-creating initiatives by up to 200%. AI and automation have further accelerated the revolution, with 64% of procurement leaders relying on it to bridge…

November 12, 2025 Events & Media

Predictive Procurement at Scale: Highlights from Arkestro Optimal ’25

On October 29th-30th, procurement leaders came together in Houston for Arkestro Optimal ’25 to explore prediction and how it’s changing the way global organizations manage spend and collaborate with suppliers.

November 7, 2025 Predictive procurement

Beyond RFPs: How Autonomous Sourcing and Game Theory Are Eliminating Global Procurement Inefficiency

Procurement has always been the engine behind enterprise operations, but much of it still runs on manual effort and fragmented data. As global supply chains get more complex and market conditions…

September 18, 2025 Predictive procurement

5 Things You’ll Walk Away With From Arkestro Optimal ’25

You’ll see what it looks like in practice—these sessions focus on the work behind the outcomes: what changed inside the organization, how adoption took hold, and what actually moved the needle.

August 20, 2025 Predictive procurement

Predictive Procurement for Suppliers: What It Means for Your Business

Want better supplier relationships? Predictive procurement helps you anticipate needs, reduce risk, and build stronger partnerships.

June 18, 2025 Announcements

Procurement, Transformed: Arkestro Named in Gartner® Report as a Representative Point Solution Vendor for Autonomous Sourcing

Arkestro is proud to be recognized as a Representative Point Solution Vendor in Gartner® Market Guide for Sourcing Applications.

June 4, 2025 Predictive procurement

The Predictive Procurement Payoff: Transitioning From Traditional to Predictive for Scalable Growth

Predictive procurement leverages AI, game theory, and predictive analytics to transform outdated procurement workflows into a dynamic, intelligent system.

May 29, 2025 Predictive procurement

How Procurement Teams Can 3X Their Influence Without Adding Resources

AI-driven predictive procurement platforms like Arkestro are changing the game. Thanks to an unparalleled combination of AI, data science, and automation, new solutions are helping procurement teams manage up to three…

April 3, 2025 Industry Specific

How Oil & Gas Leaders Are Transforming Procurement With AI

Learn how Oil & Gas industry leaders are leveraging AI and predictive procurement to stay ahead in 2025.

March 25, 2025 Predictive procurement

Tackling and Realizing Currency Volatility Opportunities: A Science-Driven Approach to Procurement Advantage

Learn how science-based predictive procurement can help businesses overcome the challenge of currency volatility.

February 18, 2025 Interviews & Panel Discussions

An Interview With Industry Leader John P. “Jack” Miles About the Current State of Procurement in Financial Services: Part One

Arkestro sat down with procurement and business expert, Jack Miles, to gain his insights on the nuances of procurement in financial service firms.

March 8, 2024 Thought Leadership

Inspiring Inclusion: The Transformative Role of Women in Procurement

Celebrating International Women’s Month, we focus on the progress toward equality and the journey for inclusive growth within procurement.

August 30, 2023 Events & Media

A Look Inside: Arkestro’s Productivity Boosting Employee Offsite

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…