What does it take to turn procurement insight into executive influence? Inside the CPO Agenda gives CPOs fresh perspectives and concrete actions to lead from the top.
Procurement operates in a poly-risk environment where disruptions are constant and interconnected. In this interview, Sebastian Wellmann and Jan-Dirk Albers explain how proactive, data-driven risk management helps CPOs turn uncertainty into strategic...
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...
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.
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...
