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The SaaS Model That Broke
Why Agentic AI Is Upending Procurement Software Pricing
As autonomous agents take over procurement and logistics work, the seat-based SaaS pricing model that shaped enterprise software for 30 years no longer works. What’s replacing it will...
Category Management, Procurement, and Purchasing Are Not the Same Job. Here’s Why It Matters.
The supply chain profession has a terminology problem. Three distinct functions, Category Management, Procurement, and Purchasing, are routinely conflated in job descriptions, organizational charts, and technology platforms. The result: sal...
How Top Supply Chain Leaders Are Using AI Differently in 2026
The best CSCOs aren’t just automating tasks - they’re using AI to make harder decisions, develop teams, and reimagine how supply chains actually work.
There’s a pattern emerging among the highest-performing supply chain leaders in 2026, an...
Rethinking Supply Chain for a Volatile World
Federico Marchesi serves as Vice President of Global Supply Chain at SIG Group. With a background spanning engineering, M&A, transformation programs, and end-to-end global operations across multiple industries, he brings a uniquely analytic...
SPAR’s Distribution Network Collapsed After an ERP Rollout. Here’s What You Should Know
In early 2023, executives at The SPAR Group believed they had solved a problem. Their KwaZulu-Natal distribution centre, the beating heart of a network supplying 2,000 stores across Southern Africa, would finally run on modern software. The...
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#1 professional organization in supply chain, logistics and procurement with 260,000+ executives in APAC, Middle East and Europe.
Brittney Jones is a seasoned supply chain expert with extensive experience in operations, cost optimization, and digital transformation. She has a background in logistics strategy and procurement around the world.
Matt Lehman is a supply chain strategist with a passion for uncovering the latest trends in logistics, procurement, and operations. He specializes in cost optimization, digital transformation, and business resilience.
Executive Director of the Global Supply Chain Council (GSCC), a leading professional organization focused on supply chain, procurement and logistics \ud83d\ude9a gscc.co
With expertise developed through extensive analysis and synthesis of global supply chain trends, Michael focuses on delivering actionable insights that help businesses leverage technology for operational excellence.
With a focus on innovative solutions and adaptive strategies, Jess examines how businesses can navigate changing market dynamics through enhanced supply chain practices.
Therese Hanawan is a supply chain analyst and writer covering global trends in logistics and procurement. She provides in-depth insights into emerging technologies, market shifts, and industry best practices.
Casey Tremblay is a senior analyst at Optiva with a deep focus on supply chain and sustainability. With extensive experience in analyzing market trends on supply chain optimization, Casey brings a wealth of knowledge.
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