... structural illusion. Instead, CPOs must deploy shared partnership processes, uncover true requirements via assumption-busting sessions, and interlock procurement metrics directly with business P&Ls. Insights at a Glance Impact Actions Cautions How to Execute Success Measures Gartner Recommended Reading Gartner ...
Analyst(s): Joe Stephens | Sarah Small
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... reveals important differences in how procurement organizations are deploying AI. This research helps chief procurement officers benchmark deployment activity, understand where peers are creating value and compare their AI deployment patterns with those of other procurement organizations. Insights at a Glance ...
... This research identifies some of the most prominent AI use cases across sourcing and procurement functions. Chief procurement officers should use this research to target the AI investments that deliver the right business value and are the most feasible for their organizations to undertake. Overview ...
Analyst(s): Vanessa Hines | Lynne Phelan | Chaithanya Paradarami | Magnus Bergfors | Martin Shreffler | Alex Brady | Bridget Lee
... critical advantage to an incredibly complex role For New To Role chief procurement officers (CPOs), common challenges include redefining procurement vision and strategy, assessing costs and establishing the right governance for procurement operations, employees and initiatives — not to mention the inevitable ...
... findings from recent Gartner surveys that uncover the state of AI in procurement and its effect on talent. Procurement leaders can get an overview of how AI is reshaping the workforce and what drives effective AI adoption in procurement as AI investments and expectations grow. Insights at a Glance Issue ...
... Insights Already a Gartner client? Technology decisions are often made before heads of IT procurement are involved, limiting influence to contract execution. To remain strategically relevant, heads of IT procurement must improve technology decision quality, shape commercial choices and manage vendor risk ...
... client? As AI adoption accelerates, spending is increasingly driven by consumption, embedded services and evolving pricing models. For heads of IT procurement, controlling AI costs requires governing demand and, consumption and, understanding of pricing models and value to avoid fragmented spending, supplier ...
Analyst(s): Stephanie Stoudt-Hansen | Yanni Karalis
... Early-career talent evaluates procurement careers differently than previous generations. This research explains the attraction drivers that matter most to early-career supply chain and procurement talent to help CPOs strengthen their EVPs and build pipelines that meet future demands. Insights at a Glance ...
... The rapid proliferation of fragmented and incompatible AI ecosystems results in expensive AI technical debt. This research provides heads of IT procurement with a structured framework for mandatory precontract due diligence and greater vendor interoperability evaluations. Insights at a Glance Strategic ...