✨ Welcome to the first February edition of SIGNALS. 

This week, we uncover key insights from Prewave’s analysis of over 91,000 supply chain disruptions. While 61% of disruptions have been caused by external factors including legal, social, and environmental factors, the largest risk identified was labour strikes, which generated nearly 40% of the disruptions reported. With rising geopolitical tensions and fluctuating tariffs, what is next for Supply Chain Risk Management?

☕ Take a break, sip some tea, and explore this week’s highlights! 

⭐️ Upcoming Webinar: Predictive Supplier Risk Management

Supply chain, procurement, and supplier risk management teams face an increasing array of evolving risks, with the potential to cause considerable disruption to production and operations. In collaboration with Prewave, this webinar will:

• Highlight insights from Fortune 500 risk management executives on addressing emerging supplier risks
• Explore AI-driven solutions that enhance early risk detection and provide proactive mitigation
• Benchmark preparedness and enable connections with industry peers to navigate evolving challenges

Register here

💬 ProcureTech STARS with Valdera

Sruti Arulmani, Co-Founder and CEO of Valdera, shares insights on streamlining the sourcing of chemicals and raw materials for sustainable products, embracing a tech-forward mindset, and her love for charcuterie! Valdera is an automated sourcing platform that simplifies buying and selling high-quality chemicals and raw materials, connecting global buyers and suppliers to ensure fast, sustainable, and top-quality production.

Read the full interview

💡Partner Insights from Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce leaders David Deakin, CPO, and Tom Kniveton, Head of Procurement Systems & Data share insights into the company’s transformative collaboration with ProcureTech. Built on a foundation of transparency, trust, and innovation, the collaborative StrategyLab has helped build and guide strategic roadmaps introducing new functionalities and efficiencies.

 📹 To discover more insights from partners and industry thought leaders, follow us on YouTube

🚀 Process Workflow Orchestration Masterclass

These complementary, interactive, and peer-led masterclasses are taking place in San Francisco, New York, Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, London, Stockholm, Barcelona, and many other cities! Gain practical insights, fresh strategies, and make powerful connections with procurement leaders.

 What’s in store for corporate attendees?

• Insights on AI, digital transformation, and procurement orchestration
• Real-world use cases from industry leaders driving procurement innovation
• Collaborative discussions with procurement experts from global organisations
• Networking drinks to connect with peers and industry professionals

Secure your spot

📖 For additional reading

• Explore best practices in Supply Chain Risk Management in the latest white paper with Prewave
• Download the 2024 ProcureTech100 Yearbook for top industry insights

📰 This week's headlines 

• Crown Secures €2M on Shaping Procurement through eAuctions 
• ServiceNow and Google Cloud Expand to Deliver AI-Powered Tools 
• Cleo Acquires DataTrans Solutions to Add Procurement Capabilities
• cargo.one Offers CMA CGM Aircargo Capacity

🗓 Key dates

Events to add to your calendar:

• Accelerating Proactive Risk Management Strategies, February 13, London
• Procuretech Founders' Circle, February 25, San Francisco
• Procuretech Founders' Circle, February 27, New York
• Procurement Orchestration Masterclass, March 4, Munich
• Procurement Orchestration Masterclass, March 6, Zurich
• Ivalua Now, March 11, Paris 
• EcoVadis Sustain, March 11-13, Paris
• Procuretech Founders' Circle, April 2, London 
• Cirtuo Procurement Forum, April 3-4, Dubrovnik
• DPW New York, June 11-12

All the best,

 The ProcureTech Team