Inside the CPO Agenda – Technology, Media & Telecommunica...
This article is part of Inverto’s Inside the CPO Agenda series, which supplements findings from the broader CPO Survey through in-depth qualitative interviews. The highlighted case study features a leading global technology and telecommunications com...
Inside the CPO Agenda: Procurement’s Future Formula
The 2025 CPO Study shows that digitalization and skills are the twin engines driving procurement’s future. Leaders who combine both will not just claim a seat at the executive table, but shape corporate strategy and long-term growth.
While many executives downplay tariff risks, our analysis shows hidden supply chain costs can significantly pressure margins. Proactive procurement strategies are key to mitigating these impacts.
Procurement will be at the heart of the energy transition, tackling infrastructure constraints, supply chain resilience, and shifting policies while leveraging AI and strategic sourcing to drive value.
In this exclusive interview, Matthew Rose (TMT) and José Carande Morgado (Banking) reveal how procurement is evolving from a cost enforcer to a true strategic partner in two of the world’s most dynamic sectors.
For decades, high-stakes negotiations were defined by gut instinct, personal persuasion, and last-minute deals. But a quiet revolution is underway: process-driven negotiations are transforming procurement into a discipline built on structure, transpa...
Innovation remains non-negotiable in pharmaceutical R&D – but so does cost discipline. With longer innovation cycles, tightening budgets, and increasingly complex supplier ecosystems, traditional ways of managing R&D expenses are no longer sustainabl...
When companies think about cost excellence, they often focus on direct categories – the inputs for their core products or services. But indirect spend, from IT and logistics to professional services and facilities, typically represents 20–30% of outg...
