Procurement

The full reflection from Peter Smith is included here as provided, offering a personal perspective on the evolution, value and culture of PSI over the past 25 years.  I’m not sure when I first attended eWorld Procurement and Supply, as it was then. It…

One of the most common mistakes is treating procurement transformation as a tool replacement rather than an operating-model change. Many organisations digitise existing inefficiencies instead of rethinking how procurement decisions should be made. Another frequent issue is over-customisation. While flexibility…

In 2026, Procurement Strategies and Innovation (PSI) marks a significant milestone: 25 years since the event first launched as eWorld Procurement & Supply.  In an industry that continues to evolve at pace, and in an events landscape that is more crowded than ever,…

The past 12 months have brought with them much uncertainty for anyone working in procurement. In April, the headlines were full of stories about the U.S. introducing and hiking reciprocal tariffs, throughout the year there has been much debate over…

AI is reshaping the way organisations source, buy, transact, manage suppliers, and drive value today. As supply chains become more interconnected and risks more dynamic, traditional procurement tools fall short. AI agents offer a smarter, faster way to manage sourcing,…

At a time when procurement teams are being challenged to deliver greater value, resilience and strategic impact - access to the right insight and the ability to act on it has never been more important. At Procurement Strategies & Innovation…

Which trends or innovations do you believe will have the greatest impact on procurement in the next 12–24 months? The most impactful shift will be the move from isolated automation to agentic procurement systems. While many organisations have already digitised…

Leveraging AI to Manage Procurement with a Small Team - Old Problems, New Solutions: How AI & Collaboration Redefine the Future - register for free.

A new wave of momentum is building for Procurement Strategies & Innovation (PSI) 2026, and the programme is already shaping up to be one of our most inspiring and insight-packed editions yet. As the global procurement landscape evolves at unprecedented…

We’re excited to reveal our Opening Keynote for PSI in March - and it’s one you won’t want to miss. In procurement, change is the only constant. Between geopolitical shocks, supply-chain upheavals and increasingly complex sustainability requirements, procurement leaders are…