Analyst Reports

Procurement Leaders Intense Focus on Data Quality
The root cause of untrustworthy procurement data is both obvious and ubiquitous: free-text data entry checked using a laborious, manual error-prone validation process.Summary With a growing amount of data and an increasing need for agility and resilience, procurement...

Championing Procurement Transformation in the C-Suite
Summary Unprecedented times call for new answers, not just incremental changes. Now is the time to mobilize your C-Suite to future-proof your supply chain. Supply scarcity and shortages, inflation, and supply chain disruptions are a few examples of what can go wrong....
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The Power of Transparency: Driving Efficiency in Procurement Markets
Markets thrive on transparency — it's the driving force that keeps them fair, competitive, and efficient. When information is open and accessible, everyone wins. Businesses make smarter moves. Consumers make confident choices. Ultimately, the entire system operates...

An Interview With Industry Leader John P. “Jack” Miles About the Current State of Procurement in Financial Services: Part Two
In part one of our wide-ranging interview with procurement and business expert, Jack Miles, we discussed the many challenges facing today’s procurement leaders in Financial Services firms, the part procurement stakeholders play in addressing those challenges, and how...

How (and Why) Sustainability Became an Essential Part of Procurement Processes
In today’s rapidly evolving procurement landscape, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword — it’s a business necessity. Organizations across the globe are rethinking their procurement practices and policies, recognizing that ethical procurement isn’t just about...

An Interview With Industry Leader John P. “Jack” Miles About the Current State of Procurement in Financial Services: Part One
To get a deeper perspective of procurement in Financial Services firms, Arkestro sat down with procurement and business expert, Jack Miles, to gain his insights on the nuances of procurement in financial service firms and procurement in general. Along the way, Jack...

Why should-cost models aren’t sufficient to drive market-competitive cost structures

Getting Ahead of AI Compliance as a Supply Chain Leader
As today’s procurement teams navigate new supply chain demands and market challenges, they are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to improve efficiency, drive cost savings, mitigate risks, and enhance decision-making. While the use of...