As businesses move through 2026, Procurement leaders find themselves in a familiar but increasingly complex position: expected to deliver cost savings while simultaneously managing risk, supporting growth, and enabling transformation. Inflation may have moderated from...
The European Commission’s proposed Public Procurement Act, expected to be adopted in September 2026, is one of the most significant overhauls of European procurement rules in decades. The legislation is designed to simplify procurement regulations, strengthen...
Procurement has evolved far beyond its traditional role of securing goods and services at the lowest possible cost. In today’s business environment, organisations are under increasing pressure from customers, investors, regulators, and employees to demonstrate...
Procurement teams are under increasing pressure to deliver more than cost savings. Today’s leading organisations are investing in technology that improves efficiency, enhances supplier management, strengthens governance, and allows procurement professionals to spend...
In recent years, procurement teams have faced a series of major logistics disruptions, from Red Sea shipping attacks and Panama Canal restrictions to port congestion, geopolitical tensions, and extreme weather events. What was once considered a supply chain issue is...