When it comes to IT procurement, “time is money” is an understatement. For many organizations, the procurement process eats up six to nine months — an expensive exercise in a time of digital transformation, when both tech agility and organizational leadership define business success. That’s why the CIO of today is no longer solely a … Read more
Supply chain operations are often stymied by inefficiencies that result in higher costs, longer lead times, and dissatisfied customers. These inefficiencies stem from manual processes that slow operations down, data silos that worsen decision making and a lack of visibility into supply chain activities, including procurement. By implementing cutting-edge AI solutions into supply chain operations, … Read more
The UK Government has today published its AI Opportunities Action Plan, focused on “Ramping up AI adoption across the UK to boost economic growth, provide jobs for the future and improve people’s everyday lives”. The plan heavily focuses on public sector AI adoption and formulates a series of recommendations to boost AI procurement. In this … Read more
A recent survey Gartner highlights supply disruption as the most significant risk facing procurement leaders, with 42% of respondents identifying it as a top threat to future success. Conducted between June and July 2024, the survey included 258 sourcing and procurement leaders and aimed to shed light on the key risks impacting procurement operations. Andrea … Read more
By falling just short of mandating a complete ban on access to EU procurement by third-country economic operators not covered by international agreements, in Kolin Inşaat Turizm Sanayi ve Ticaret (C-652/22) (‘Kolin’), the Court of Justice has suddenly crystallised a change in EU procurement-related trade policy. Kolin will have many, and potentially quite problematic, practical … Read more
