Sessions / 9 Approaches to Optimize Short-, Mid- and Long-Term Technology Spend Costs
9 Approaches to Optimize Short-, Mid- and Long-Term Technology Spend Costs
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 / 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM PDT
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About the Session
This session explains how CPOs and procurement leaders can optimize external technology spend using a time‑phased approach. It focuses on short‑term cost containment through inventory control, targeted negotiations and demand management. It also covers midterm savings via streamlined, data‑driven sourcing and vendor consolidation, and long‑term cost avoidance through AI contract optimization, team upskilling and total cost of ownership (TCO) discipline.