Even with carefully negotiated contracts, there’s usually a hidden leak that few teams catch until it’s too late: maverick spend. Many only realize it after the damage is done, with mistakes that can quietly cost organizations millions a year. Everyone knows it’s...
Procurement has come a long way since the days of manual spreadsheets and reactive buying. Global supply chain disruptions and ongoing market volatility have ushered in a big shift in how sourcing teams approach work. Better data is increasing the pipeline of...
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 shift faster than ever, traditional approaches are showing their limits....
Arkestro Optimal ’25 is built around the people doing the work. The ones navigating complexity, making tough calls, and moving procurement forward inside their organizations. This year’s speakers, sponsors, and breakout sessions reflect the industries where predictive...
Procurement leaders at Fortune 500 companies face unprecedented pressure to deliver savings, accelerate efficiency, and build resilience — all while doing more with fewer resources. With so many competing demands, traditional procurement models simply can’t keep pace....
Procurement is under pressure like never before. Costs are climbing, expectations are higher, and categories that once ran on autopilot now require sharper strategies and stronger execution. At Arkestro Optimal ’25, you’ll hear directly from the people navigating this...
At Arkestro, we know suppliers aren’t just vendors. They’re strategic partners who bring deep expertise and fresh ideas that drive better procurement results. Strong supply chains grow out of transparent relationships where buyers and suppliers work in step toward...
Procurement industry experts came together recently to take part in Arkestro’s latest webinar, “Predictive Procurement as a Scaling Strategy: Case Studies from Successful Enterprise Transformations,” to explore how predictive procurement is driving large-scale change...
For years, procurement teams have struggled with a fundamental challenge: too much spend and too little time. According to a report from the Hackett Group, improving spend cost reduction was the top priority for CPOs in 2024. At the same time, a dramatic talent...
Even with carefully negotiated contracts, there’s usually a hidden leak that few teams catch until it’s too late: maverick spend. Many only realize it after the damage is done, with mistakes that can quietly cost organizations millions a year. Everyone knows it’s...
Procurement has come a long way since the days of manual spreadsheets and reactive buying. Global supply chain disruptions and ongoing market volatility have ushered in a big shift in how sourcing teams approach work. Better data is increasing the pipeline of...
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 shift faster than ever, traditional approaches are showing their limits....
Arkestro Optimal ’25 is built around the people doing the work. The ones navigating complexity, making tough calls, and moving procurement forward inside their organizations. This year’s speakers, sponsors, and breakout sessions reflect the industries where predictive...
Procurement leaders at Fortune 500 companies face unprecedented pressure to deliver savings, accelerate efficiency, and build resilience — all while doing more with fewer resources. With so many competing demands, traditional procurement models simply can’t keep pace....
Procurement is under pressure like never before. Costs are climbing, expectations are higher, and categories that once ran on autopilot now require sharper strategies and stronger execution. At Arkestro Optimal ’25, you’ll hear directly from the people navigating this...
At Arkestro, we know suppliers aren’t just vendors. They’re strategic partners who bring deep expertise and fresh ideas that drive better procurement results. Strong supply chains grow out of transparent relationships where buyers and suppliers work in step toward...
Procurement industry experts came together recently to take part in Arkestro’s latest webinar, “Predictive Procurement as a Scaling Strategy: Case Studies from Successful Enterprise Transformations,” to explore how predictive procurement is driving large-scale change...
For years, procurement teams have struggled with a fundamental challenge: too much spend and too little time. According to a report from the Hackett Group, improving spend cost reduction was the top priority for CPOs in 2024. At the same time, a dramatic talent...