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October 27, 2025

The Future CPO in Europe: AI, ESG & Outcome Leadership

The Future CPO in Europe: AI-Native, ESG-Driven, Outcome-Oriented

The role of the Chief Procurement Officer in Europe is shifting fast. In 2026, the Future CPO must be AI-native, deeply aligned to ESG purpose, and relentlessly focused on outcomes. Procurement will no longer be judged by cost savings alone, but by how it shapes organizational resilience, brand integrity, sustainability and innovation. This blog lays […]

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unified vs best-of-breed

Unified vs. Best-of-Breed: What CIOs and CPOs Should Choose in AI-Procurement in 2026

The tension between unified platforms and best-of-breed point solutions is not new. But as procurement leaders gear up for the AI-era, the decision takes on fresh implications. Should you stitch together best-in-class agentic AI modules, or opt for a unified source-to-pay stack delivered by a single vendor? For European CIOs and CPOs, the choice in

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