Seven Solutions for Seven Direct Procurement Challenges in 2025

Overcome Cost Pressures, Supply Chain Risks & ESG Demands with a Strategic Approach

Procurement leaders face a rapidly shifting landscape in 2025. While the economy shows signs of recovery, challenges like inflation, supply chain instability, deglobalization, and new ESG regulations demand strategic adaptation.

This checklist breaks down seven critical procurement challenges and the solutions to tackle them, including:

• Strategy Adoption – Balance risk and reward in supplier consolidation and diversification.
• Deglobalization & Nearshoring – Mitigate risks while optimizing supply sources.
• Managing Cost Pressures – Navigate energy price volatility with smarter cost strategies.
• Enhancing Supply Chain Visibility – Gain real-time insights to prevent disruptions.
• Optimizing Timing with AI & Technology – Make data-driven decisions on procurement timing.
• Centralizing & Integrating Data – Eliminate silos for a single source of truth in procurement.
• ESG as a Strategic Priority – Meet compliance demands and strengthen sustainability efforts.

See how industry leaders are tackling these procurement challenges with digitalization, AI-powered insights, and stronger supplier relationships.