Making the Case for Change: Orchestration & Procurement Operating Models
The session with ORO Labs executives reframed procurement as an end‑to‑end process rather than a siloed function, emphasizing its impact on user experience, cost savings, risk mitigation, and compliance. Rapid advances in AI and automation are forcing procurement technology stacks to evolve, requiring talent and workflows that can adapt on the fly. The speakers highlighted intake and orchestration models as critical mechanisms to keep procurement flows stable amid constant change. They also noted shifting business expectations that demand greater agility and supplier collaboration.
Serving Up Savings in Food Procurement
Organizations that serve food at scale face rising inflation and supplier pressure. Partnering with a group purchasing organization (GPO) allows them to lock in lower prices, standardize contracts, and streamline budgeting. Marissa Muzik, senior manager at Una, explains how GPOs...
Introducing the ProcureTech Insider: A New Art of Procurement Podcast
Art of Procurement has launched the ProcureTech Insider, a new podcast series aimed at demystifying procurement technology. The show targets CPOs and digital leaders who are overwhelmed by rapid AI‑driven platform growth and need practical guidance. In its inaugural episode,...
Transforming Procurement From the Inside Out
Procurement is at a pivotal crossroads as global uncertainty, rapid technology adoption, and heightened business expectations demand greater influence. Ben Farrell, CIPS CEO, draws on his military and retail experience to argue that procurement leaders must grant teams freedom within...
From Pain Points to Progress: Medtronic’s Procurement Evolution
Medtronic is revamping its indirect procurement model to become a strategic, business‑focused function. By segmenting its supplier base, the company concentrates resources on high‑risk, high‑spend vendors while using digital pathways for low‑complexity suppliers. Leadership emphasizes speaking the language of EBITDA...
