Capgemini Partners with Arkestro for Predictive Procurement Transformation

I am happy to share that Capgemini has formed a global partnership with @Arkestro, the leading predictive procurement platform that accelerates enterprise-scale transformation. By combining Capgemini’s leadership in digital procurement and AI/ML innovation with Arkestro’s predictive procurement technology, we aim to help organizations accelerate savings, optimize supply chains, and transform procurement into a driver of agility and business value. This collaboration will introduce new approaches to long-standing procurement challenges, including centralizing unmanaged spend and modernizing critical processes such as supplier selection, bid design, and negotiation, all powered by predictive and intelligent automation. #Procurement #SupplyChain #AI #DigitalTransformation 

Supply chain orchestration connects systems, teams, and data to eliminate silos. It improves visibility, agility, and efficiency—helping businesses respond faster to disruptions while maximizing the value of technology and AI. This article by SupplyChainBrain discusses how supply chain orchestration enables better technology utilization and more. Read the full article by clicking on the link below. https://lnkd.in/eE9cpwMV #procurement #sustainability #automation #riskmanagement #P2P #supplychain

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟮...... 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆. 🚀 A recent study shows a major surge in investment across 𝗔𝗜-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀, 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝗖𝗠 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀, with 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲. What’s driving this growth? • A need for 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮-𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 • 𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 transforming procurement into a strategic enabler • A shift toward 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 as core expectations This isn't just about tech adoption ... it's about 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 in creating resilient, high-performing supply chains. Platforms like Zycus, Coupa , Ivalua are at the forefront of this evolution ... powering the transition from fragmented processes to intelligent Source-to-Pay ecosystems. But here’s the question: 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 ....𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗺? 🦇 Or are we entering a new era where 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 take the spotlight? Either way, the transformation is already underway. #Procurement #SupplyChain #DigitalTransformation #AI #Zycus #SCM #Automation #FutureOfWork #S2P #TechStrategy

📦 Supply Chain Transformation Market to Reach USD 94,867.48M by 2035 | 12.0% CAGR The global Supply Chain Transformation Market is projected to grow from USD 34,583.8M in 2026 to USD 94,867.48M by 2035, driven by AI-based planning, warehouse automation, digital twins, and end-to-end visibility platforms. With 78% of manufacturers deploying multiple digital tools and cloud platforms accounting for 61% of implementations, enterprises are accelerating investment in resilient, automated, and data-driven supply networks. 🔝 Key Players: Gartner, Inc. EY Deloitte Accenture PwC KPMG 4flow DSS Sustainable Solutions Switzerland SA Wincanton plc World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd NTT DATA, Inc. G CONSULTING PA KNOWLEDGE LIMITED Miebach As global trade complexity rises and resilience becomes strategic, digital transformation across procurement, logistics, and inventory is no longer optional—it’s foundational. Get Free Sample Report at: https://lnkd.in/dZUwXg-E #SupplyChain #DigitalTransformation #Logistics #AI #Automation #MarketGrowth

Award-winning AI-enabled procurement transformation at Masdar City Masdar City has been honored with the Best Procurement Technology Implementation Award at the Middle East Procuretech & Supply Chain Innovation Summit 2026, recognizing a powerful transformation delivered with Ivalua. By consolidating five legacy systems into a single AI-enabled Source-to-Pay platform, Masdar City achieved: - 95% reduction in administrative effort - 80% increase in buyer productivity - 85% improvement in compliance - 100% reduction in tender approval cycle time A great example of how AI, automation, and unified data can drive real operational impact at scale. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/edm7kabd

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘀 𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻‑𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴. With data orchestration, planning, procurement, production, and logistics become aligned almost in real time: Excel files and emails disappear from critical workflows, and an operational single source of truth is created. Three practical actions: 1. Identify key flows and trigger events 2. Clean critical master data: item masters, plants, suppliers; define quality rules and ownership (without solid data, orchestration collapses). 3. Measure efficiency with shared KPIs: OTIF, plan adherence, information lead time, MRP exceptions, decision‑making cycle time. Don’t overlook: Security and access controls Logs and audit trails for compliance and traceability Change management: responsibilities, decision‑making rituals, and training #AI #GenAI #SupplyChainPlanning #DigitalTransformation #KPMGItalia

🚀 Supply Chain Evolution 2026: From Resilience to Total Value 📊 As we navigate through 2026, the supply chain landscape is transforming rapidly. Here are the key trends shaping our industry: ✅ TOTAL VALUE APPROACH: Moving beyond just resilience to deliver enterprise-wide value maximization through Total Experience + Total Performance ✅ AI SCALING: From proof-of-concept to embedded AI in Source-to-Pay platforms, supply chain planning, and risk management tools ✅ NEW METRICS THAT MATTER: • Real-time visibility & disruption response time • AI decision accuracy & automation rates • Human-machine collaboration effectiveness • ESG compliance & carbon footprint tracking • Multimodal supply chain orchestration ✅ AGENTIC PROCUREMENT: AI agents autonomously managing RFPs, supplier evaluation, risk monitoring, and contract reviews ✅ GLOBAL BUSINESS SERVICES: Supply chain functions centralizing for cost efficiency, scale, and enhanced analytics For logistics professionals in Delhi NCR & Gurugram: These trends present opportunities to enhance operational excellence, improve KPI tracking, and drive process improvements. 💡 Key Takeaway: Success in 2026 requires strategic thinking, technology adoption, and focus on measurable outcomes across financial, operational, and sustainability dimensions. #SupplyChain #Logistics #MISReporting #DataAnalysis #ProcessImprovement #KPITracking #OperationalExcellence #AI #Automation #DelhiNCR #Gurugram #LogisticsIndia

In 2026, data won’t just support procurement - it will BE procurement. Gone are the days when procurement teams relied on spreadsheets, manual approvals, and reactive decision-making. We're entering an era where intelligence-led operations define success. Predictive analytics forecast demand and supplier risks before they materialize. AI-driven sourcing engines scan global markets in real time, identify optimal suppliers, negotiate dynamically, and even simulate contract outcomes. Machine learning models continuously optimize spend, detect anomalies in invoices, and drive sustainable sourcing decisions with unprecedented accuracy. This isn't incremental improvement - it's a fundamental paradigm shift. Data becomes the core asset, the decision-maker, and the competitive differentiator all at once. Organizations that embrace this transformation will achieve: - Hyper-efficiency in sourcing and contracting - Proactive risk mitigation across volatile supply chains - Real-time visibility and agility in a world of constant disruption - Strategic value creation that elevates procurement from cost center to boardroom powerhouse The next wave is here: intelligence-led procurement operations. Join hundreds of forward-thinking Chief Procurement Officers, senior leaders, and tech innovators as we dive deep into this revolution at the ProcureTech Leaders Summit 2026. Frankfurt, Germany - Leonardo Royal Hotel May 21, 2026 - One powerful day of keynotes, panels, workshops, and high-level networking Whether you're already piloting AI in your function or just starting to explore what's possible, this is the place to gain actionable insights, benchmark against peers, and shape the future of your procurement strategy. Secure your spot; early seats are limited for this exclusive executive gathering. https://lnkd.in/dSgNqCX5 #ProcureTech2026 #Procurement #AIinProcurement #DigitalTransformation #SupplyChain #IntelligenceLedOperations #Frankfurt2026 #CPO #ProcureTech

2026 won’t be about new buzzwords in #supplychain tech. It will be about operational intelligence at scale. According to Logistics Viewpoints, tech investment is shifting from broad “digital transformation” to tools that reduce volatility, compress decision cycles, and remove ambiguity. What stands out for 2026? 🔹 #AI becomes an operational layer, embedded in TMS, WMS, and procurement, connected directly to execution (not dashboards). 🔹 Multi-agent #systems move into production, bounded autonomy in freight procurement, inventory balancing, and lane recovery. 🔹 Graph-based reasoning & digital twins mature, modeling cascading impacts (ports, suppliers, SKUs) in real time. 🔹 Control towers → action centers, not just visibility, but automated corrective workflows. 🔹 #Energy & #sustainability become planning variables. Routing, procurement, and network design now incorporate emissions and charging constraints. The pattern is clear: Supply chain tech is shifting from isolated tools to integrated, decision-driven ecosystems. 👉 Which capability will give you the biggest edge in 2026,  AI orchestration, action-driven control towers or embedded risk modeling? 🔗 Read the full article from Logistics Viewpoints here: https://lnkd.in/ebfJKTcc #logistics #digitaltransformation #SCM #operations #resilience

Supply chain complexity keeps rising – but so do the tools to stay ahead. At Realize LIVE Europe 2026, we’re bringing together experts, customers and partners to explore how AI and digital twins help organizations plan smarter and respond faster. Our new blog highlights key themes for supply chain and logistics leaders – and offers a preview of what’s coming to Amsterdam. Take a look 👇 https://sie.ag/4XaWAu