Many complexities go into manufacturing a vehicle, including sourcing and purchasing all the different parts. But what makes automotive purchasing so complex? What data do we need access to in order to make smarter decisions? And where does AI fit into the mix? On...
Optimal’22 — The Leadership Summit for Predictive Procurement— wrapped on March 24th. This event isn’t just an opportunity to network with the over 1,000 participants or to learn from incredible keynotes and workshops delivered by notable industry experts....
Voltaire once wrote, “Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.” This key truth—the importance of appreciation and recognition—is the core foundation of the Opti Awards, which we recently announced for this season....
The countdown is on to Optimal 2021. This is the AI conference for procurement teams, where procurement meets AI to drive innovation and digital transformation. Over 55% of companies are making a major AI investment in procurement. If yours is one of those, or...
Sourcing and procurement are critical functions in business. They’ve always been one of the keys to success—simply put, without sourcing, there are no raw materials to make a product. Furthermore, procurement teams typically cost less than one percent of an...
Why did we create “Introduction to Strategic Sourcing”? Strategic sourcing is the biggest, highest-impact change in supply chain management in decades. Yet I could not find an accessible, engaging online course for understanding what strategic sourcing means, learning...
This month, the Arkestro team was fortunate enough to attend SSON, the World’s Largest Shared Service and Outsourcing Network. During a competition where startups showcased critical new tools and services that Shared Services and Outsourcing Executive must be aware...
April 22, 2020 marks 50 years of celebrating Earth Day! We have been celebrating in a variety of ways over the decades: gardening, recycling, educating others about sustainable practices, saving energy, and that just scratches the surface. According to Earth Day...
Happy International Women’s Day! The theme for 2020 is #EachforEqual: An Equal World is an Enabled World. To celebrate women in procurement and to discuss their future, I am interviewing Amanda Prochaska (Jackson), President and CEO at Global Women Procurement...
Many complexities go into manufacturing a vehicle, including sourcing and purchasing all the different parts. But what makes automotive purchasing so complex? What data do we need access to in order to make smarter decisions? And where does AI fit into the mix? On...
Optimal’22 — The Leadership Summit for Predictive Procurement— wrapped on March 24th. This event isn’t just an opportunity to network with the over 1,000 participants or to learn from incredible keynotes and workshops delivered by notable industry experts....
Voltaire once wrote, “Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.” This key truth—the importance of appreciation and recognition—is the core foundation of the Opti Awards, which we recently announced for this season....
The countdown is on to Optimal 2021. This is the AI conference for procurement teams, where procurement meets AI to drive innovation and digital transformation. Over 55% of companies are making a major AI investment in procurement. If yours is one of those, or...
Sourcing and procurement are critical functions in business. They’ve always been one of the keys to success—simply put, without sourcing, there are no raw materials to make a product. Furthermore, procurement teams typically cost less than one percent of an...
Why did we create “Introduction to Strategic Sourcing”? Strategic sourcing is the biggest, highest-impact change in supply chain management in decades. Yet I could not find an accessible, engaging online course for understanding what strategic sourcing means, learning...
This month, the Arkestro team was fortunate enough to attend SSON, the World’s Largest Shared Service and Outsourcing Network. During a competition where startups showcased critical new tools and services that Shared Services and Outsourcing Executive must be aware...
April 22, 2020 marks 50 years of celebrating Earth Day! We have been celebrating in a variety of ways over the decades: gardening, recycling, educating others about sustainable practices, saving energy, and that just scratches the surface. According to Earth Day...
Happy International Women’s Day! The theme for 2020 is #EachforEqual: An Equal World is an Enabled World. To celebrate women in procurement and to discuss their future, I am interviewing Amanda Prochaska (Jackson), President and CEO at Global Women Procurement...