Supplier Management: The Integrated Advantage
A new Ardent Partners survey of CPOs and procurement executives from large global enterprises shows that the choices procurement organizations make in how they approach, prioritize, and automate their supplier management programs can directly impact bottom-line savings and overall performance. Faça o download do documentoSUPPLIER
MANAGEMENT:
THE INTEGRATED ADVANTAGE
FEBRUARY, 2026
Ardent Partners research shows that integrated supplier management
suites consistently outperform across cost, risk, and value metrics.
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MANAGEMENT:
THE INTEGRATED ADVANTAGE
FEBRUARY, 2026
Ardent Partners research shows that integrated supplier management
suites consistently outperform across cost, risk, and value metrics.
RESEARCH WITH RESULTS
Underwritten by:
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Summary
Ardent Partners research shows that integrated
supplier management suites consistently
outperform across cost, risk, and value metrics.
Procurement leaders in every industry and region are
operating in a period defined by deep and persistent
uncertainty. Global supply markets remain volatile,
with geopolitical conflict, unclear trade policies,
and rapidly changing tariffs adding new layers of
complexity to sourcing and supplier management.
Inflationary pressures continue to ripple through
categories once considered stable, while budgetary
constraints and the rapid rise of AI are transforming
how procurement operates.
At the same time, evolving ESG and compliance
mandates are reshaping how organizations assess
and engage with suppliers while mounting pressure
to deliver more savings has driven many procurement
teams to expand their focus beyond traditional
sourcing.
In 2025, supplier management has never been more
critical to procurement’s success.
Leading CPOs have identified this fact and sharpened
their focus accordingly; they are increasing their
technology investments as a way to build stronger
supply chains, streamline operations, and improve
results.
Meanwhile, a new Ardent Partners survey of CPOs
and procurement executives from large global
enterprises shows that the choices procurement
organizations make in how they approach, prioritize,
and automate their supplier management programs
can directly impact bottom-line savings and overall
performance.Supplier Management: The Integrated Advantage
2© Ardent Partners 2026
RESEARCH
Brief
Summary
Ardent Partners research shows that integrated
supplier management suites consistently
outperform across cost, risk, and value metrics.
Procurement leaders in every industry and region are
operating in a period defined by deep and persistent
uncertainty. Global supply markets remain volatile,
with geopolitical conflict, unclear trade policies,
and rapidly changing tariffs adding new layers of
complexity to sourcing and supplier management.
Inflationary pressures continue to ripple through
categories once considered stable, while budgetary
constraints and the rapid rise of AI are transforming
how procurement operates.
At the same time, evolving ESG and compliance
mandates are reshaping how organizations assess
and engage with suppliers while mounting pressure
to deliver more savings has driven many procurement
teams to expand their focus beyond traditional
sourcing.
In 2025, supplier management has never been more
critical to procurement’s success.
Leading CPOs have identified this fact and sharpened
their focus accordingly; they are increasing their
technology investments as a way to build stronger
supply chains, streamline operations, and improve
results.
Meanwhile, a new Ardent Partners survey of CPOs
and procurement executives from large global
enterprises shows that the choices procurement
organizations make in how they approach, prioritize,
and automate their supplier management programs
can directly impact bottom-line savings and overall
performance.Supplier Management: The Integrated Advantage
2© Ardent Partners 2026
RESEARCH
Brief