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A deep dive into the OECD's 2025 landmark report on AI adoption across government contracting, from fraud detection to automated bidding, and the challenges that remain. 13% of GDP in OECD countries 54% of AI solutions target pre-tendering phase € 4.15B audited by Brazil's AI in 2023 8 days average audit time (was 400 days) Public procurement is one of the largest and most complex functions of governments, accounting for roughly 13% of GDP in OECD countries. Amid persistent

The 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Source-to-Pay Suites marks a turning point: digitisation is no longer the finish line, but the starting point for AI-driven, outcome-oriented procurement. With the S2P market growing at 16.3% annually toward $18.7 billion by 2029, competitive differentiation has fundamentally shifted.

New findings from the World Benchmarking Alliance reveal how the world’s most influential companies are progressing and where they continue to fall short - on climate, nature, human rights, and ethical AI.

In the fast-evolving world of procurement, professionals face increasing pressures to adapt. As we witness new trends, including the push for sustainability and technology adoption, procurement practices must transform to meet these challenges. This blog post aims to guide procurement professionals through this transformation, focusing on sustainability, overcoming resistance to change, and actionable steps to create an impactful procurement strategy. Understanding the Need f

The global procurement function is currently navigating a period of unprecedented structural change, evolving from a transactional cost center into a strategic catalyst for enterprise growth and resilience. By the conclusion of 2025, an estimated 74% of Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) will have integrated artificial intelligence (AI) into their core operations, supported by a procurement software market projected to surge to $9.5 billion by 2028. This evolution is not merel

Over the past several years, the evidence linking strong environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance with superior financial outcomes has grown strikingly consistent. Meta-analyses and empirical studies published between 2023 and 2025 reinforce earlier findings, showing not only that ESG initiatives matter for corporate sustainability, but that they are economically material.

Supplier ratings focus on external supplier behaviour, while maturity models assess an organisation’s internal capabilities to drive responsible sourcing over time. Tools like the Sustainable Procurement Maturity Tool (SPMT) help bridge this gap by evaluating an organisation’s readiness and capability to embed sustainability effectively.

Introduction: A Turning Point for SMEs Europe's 26.1 million SMEs represent the backbone of the EU economy (European Commission SME Performance Review, 2025), yet they face mounting pressure to demonstrate sustainability credentials. The Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for SMEs (VSME), officially adopted by the European Commission on July 30, 2025 (EC Press Release IP/25/1843), marks a watershed moment for smaller businesses striving to integrate sustainability an

Today's procurement landscape demands a fundamental shift. For Chief Procurement Officers, sustainability has evolved from a compliance checkbox to a critical driver of enterprise value. Yet many organisations struggle to translate sustainability ambitions into procurement decisions that deliver measurable business outcomes. The challenge isn't whether to integrate sustainability, it's how to do it strategically, systematically, and profitably. Transformative Procurement Chan

AI Is No Longer a Future Consideration—It’s a Present-Day Imperative In 2025, artificial intelligence has become the strategic engine of procurement, redefining performance, sustainability, and competitiveness. While adoption is accelerating among large enterprises, many SMEs risk being left behind. The question is no longer  if  you should act—but  how soon . Transformative Procurement Change 1. From Tactical to Transformational: AI in Action Across industries, AI is lifting

We are operating within an economic model that is no longer fit for the challenges of our time Neoliberal capitalism, anchored in the pursuit of endless growth, short-term profits, deregulation, and aggressive cost-cutting, has profoundly shaped how most organisations make decisions. It has delivered shareholder value, driven global expansion, and embedded efficiency as the highest virtue. But it has also left us with widening inequality, volatile supply chains, degraded ecos

Introduction As organisations worldwide accelerate their adoption of AI-driven procurement tools, the convergence of sustainability, ethics, and technology governance has never been more urgent. Today’s procurement leaders stand at a pivotal crossroads: the choices we make in leveraging technology will define not only our operational performance but our social and environmental legacy. This publication explores the latest global trends in AI procurement, the challenges we mus

Sustainable procurement is reshaping how organizations source goods and services, balancing environmental, social, and economic considerations. Yet, misconceptions persist. To unlock its true potential, it’s vital to understand not just what sustainable procurement is, but also what it is not. 1. Not Just About “Green” Products Sustainable procurement is often mistaken for simply buying eco-friendly products—like recycled paper or energy-efficient lighting. While environmenta

Public procurement serves as a powerful instrument for innovation and sustainability, accounting for nearly 14% of the European Union’s GDP. Yet, despite its scale and transformative potential, procurement that truly drives innovation remains the exception rather than the norm.