Analyst Reports
Predicts 2026: Procurement Taking Steps to Become AI-First
Access your complimentary copy now! In this research, in our view, Gartner explores: How procurement is evolving in an AI-first world Five predictions shaping agentic AI,...
The Future of Sourcing is Predictive and Autonomous
The value of predictive sourcing can be found in highly complex sourcing events where simulation-driven design keeps humans within the process while reducing the supplier workload.In just the last five years, advances in automation and AI have fueled more innovation...
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 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...
Predictive Procurement: Four Ways it 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...
Datasheets
Arkestro in Logistics and Transportation
Access your copy now! SummaryLogistics and Transportation Use Cases In this document, you’ll find a curated collection of use cases showing how companies are using the Arkestro...
Arkestro Across the Industries Vol. 3
Access your copy now! SummaryPredictive Procurement at Scale In this special edition of our Use Case Booklet series, you’ll find a collection of curated use cases highlighting how...
The Early Buy Gets the Supply: Future-Proof Procurement Buy Before the Boom
The Early Buy Gets the SupplyFuture-Proof Procurement: Buy Before the BoomSummaryLogisticsIntroWhen freight doesn’t move on time, the consequences are immediate: production slows, costs rise, and operations stall. Procurement is on the front line of that challenge,...
Liquefied Costs, Solid Wins: Fueling Faster Sourcing: How a Leading Independent LNG Operator Cut Costs and Cycle Time With Arkestro
Liquefied Costs, Solid WinsFueling Faster Sourcing: How a Leading Independent LNG Operator Cut Costs and Cycle Time With ArkestroSummaryLiquefied Natural Gas (LNG)Manual MRP-to-Sourcing workflows were slowing procurement and driving up costs.They used Arkestro’s...
Arkestro Across the Industries: Predictive Procurement Use Cases (Vol. 02)
Arkestro Across the Industries: Predictive Procurement Use Cases (Vol. 01)
Infographics
Defining Predictive Procurement
Predictive Procurement 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...
Just the Facts: The Procurement Industry
The percentage of spend under management of the procurement department at the average enterprise.Nine in 10 CPOs stated they should be doing more with the resources they have in place today and their overall performance should be better.Ineffective and inefficient...
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...
Reclaiming Opportunities with Predictive Procurement
1. Expand Reach and Influence on SpendPredictive Procurement can drive efficiency across procurement by identifying patterns that reduce the amount of time spent on tactical activities.2. Drive Smarter DecisionsPredictive Procurement solutions can deliver information...
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...
Understanding Tiered Automotive Suppliers (And How Predictive Procurement Can Help)
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)The name brands we know and love such as GM, Ford, Volkswagen, etc. Arkestro's Predictive Procurement Platform can sort through the countless tiers of automotive suppliers to find the best prices and suppliers to get the job...
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...
CFO eBook: Connect Predictive Procurement to the Bottom Line
Blog
8 Spend Visibility Metrics Every CFO Should Track in 2026
For today’s CFOs, every dollar matters more than it used to. Cost pressures keep intensifying, forecasts need to be more precise, and stakeholders want verifiable proof behind every savings claim. Even more challenging, spend data is still scattered across systems and...
Where in the World Is Arkestro? Join Us at This Year’s Biggest Procurement Events
Procurement teams are under pressure to move faster and deliver measurable results in an environment that keeps getting more complex. As expectations rise and conditions change, staying up-to-date on what really works can start to feel like a job on its own. That’s...
The Limits of Traditional Procurement Automation in Complex Sourcing Environments
Traditional procurement automation promised visibility and control, and for a time, it delivered. Teams could track spend, monitor suppliers, and feel confident scaling their operations. But as sourcing environments grew more complex, those dashboards and reports...
Inside Arkestro’s Three Sciences: The Technical Architecture Powering 18.8% Average Procurement Savings
When technical buyers evaluate predictive procurement software, they’re smart to look past surface-level features and flashy first impressions. After all, features come and go, and competitors can match them quickly. What really determines long-term value are the...
Your Complete Procurement Transformation Toolkit
Procurement transformation often loses momentum before it delivers results. Teams run into friction from unclear goals, disconnected systems, or simple change fatigue. But transformation isn’t optional. Procurement plays a critical role in driving savings,...
The CFO’s Guide to Measuring Procurement ROI: 8 Key Metrics
Procurement is one of the few enterprise functions that touches nearly every dollar a company spends. It influences direct costs, working capital, supplier risk, operational efficiency, and ultimately margin. But for many finance teams, procurement ROI remains...