by Jurgen Frasch | Jun 15, 2026 | Sourcing/Procurement/SRM
Procurement’s influence within the enterprise has expanded significantly over the past few years. The more important question now is how that influence translates into measurable outcomes.ProcureAbility’s latest infographic, Top 10 Procurement Trends in 2026, outlines...
by Jurgen Frasch | Jun 15, 2026 | Sourcing/Procurement/SRM
CEOs don’t trust their supply chain execs to lead them into an AI-empowered future, warned Atul Dighe, VP Analyst at Gartner, in a presentation at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo.Dighe acknowledged this might come as a surprise to chief supply chain...
by Jurgen Frasch | Jun 12, 2026 | Sourcing/Procurement/SRM
When tariffs are slapped on supply chains, who pays the tab?The general wisdom about tariffs is that the end consumer ultimately pays for them, in the form of a higher price tag. That’s often the case, but it doesn’t tell the whole story. Supply chains consist of...
by Jurgen Frasch | Jun 12, 2026 | Sourcing/Procurement/SRM
Industrial procurement teams have more supplier options than ever, yet selecting the right partner remains increasingly tough. The difficulty comes from the work required to verify fit across capabilities, compliance requirements, capacity and risk, especially when...
