The New Urgency Around Tail Spend For years, tail spend has been seen as a transactional nuisance—an area too complex to manage effectively. But today, AI, automation and regulatory demands are reshaping how procurement leaders tackle tail spend. It’s no longer just about cost reduction; it’s about visibility, risk management and business resilience. This webinar […]
EBG | Webinars
EBG | Webinar: Hidden Risks and Opportunities in Tail Spend Management
The New Urgency Around Tail Spend For years, tail spend has been seen as a transactional nuisance—an area too complex to manage effectively. But today, AI, automation and regulatory demands are reshaping how procurement leaders tackle tail spend. It’s no longer just about cost reduction; it’s about visibility, risk management and business resilience. This webinar […]
EBG | Webinar: AI-Powered Procurement: A Smarter Procurement Strategy
In a world where procurement and finance leaders face growing pressure to achieve more with fewer resources, inefficient processes, shrinking margins and rising compliance demands are common hurdles. The question many are asking is: How can we adapt, thrive and stay ahead? The answer lies in the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). By leveraging […]
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CPO Outlook 2025 Platinum Sponsors
Welcoming Platinum Sponsors to CPO Outlook 2025 – The Only Summit of Its Kind in the Nordics In 2025, EBG gather for the 21st edition of CPO Outlook – the most interactive and experience-driven procurement event in the Nordics. Unlike traditional conferences, CPO Outlook is built on engagement, discussion and real-world problem-solving, making it a […]
CPO Outlook 2024: Supplier Relationship Management
👉 CPO Outlook 2024 Recap 👈 As you may know, we do not stream our summits due to their strong emphasis on face-to-face discussions in smaller, more intimate groups. With that in mind, here’s a brief summary based on my observations from the two days. Day 1 | Keynote – Supplier Relationship Management Thierry Blomet, […]
CPO Outlook 2024 | Volvo Group recap
👉 CPO Outlook 2024 Recap 👈 As you may know, EBG do not stream our summits due to their strong emphasis on face-to-face discussions in smaller, more intimate groups. With that in mind, here’s a brief summary based on my observations from the two days. Day 1 | Keynote | Risk Management Richard Clement | […]
Keelvar join CPO Outlook 2024
EBG | Network welcome Keelvar joining CPO Outlook 2024 on October 15th & 16th in Stockholm. They bring extensive knowledge in sourcing optimization. During CPO Outlook you can choose to take part in their Theme Discussions – round table discussions to draw from their and your peers experiences. Their discussions will focus on; How do you […]
EBG | Xperience in STHLM | GBG & CPH
EBG | Xperience in Stockholm
Transform your procurement into a strategic powerhouse! Explore data-driven insights, supplier partnerships and sustainability strategies to drive real value. Learn more and join us! … Next-Gen Procurement Strategies in Stockholm When: April 10th 2025 Start-Finish: 09:30-15:00 Welcome receptionIntroductionTopic Insights & Reflections IGroup Discussions x 2LunchTopic Insights & Reflections IIGroup Discussions x 2Summary Where: Scandic Anglais, […]
EBG | Xperience in Gothenburg
Navigate Complexity, Drive Resilience and Build Sustainable Supply Chains: Empowering Procurement Leaders to Make Informed Decisions in Uncertain Times. Secure your spot today! … Knowing Your Supply and Suppliers: Managing Risks, Resilience and Sustainability in Gothenburg When: May 6th 2025 Start-Finish: 09:30-15:00 Welcome receptionIntroductionTopic Insights & Reflections IGroup Discussions x 2LunchTopic Insights & Reflections IIGroup […]
AI and GenAI: A Shift We Need to Understand, Not Resist
Throughout history, technological revolutions have fundamentally reshaped industries, business models and ways of working—often met with skepticism, resistance and fear before becoming indispensable. The rise of AI and Generative AI (GenAI) is no different. Many procurement professionals and business leaders say, “We’re not there yet.” But the reality is, we are already there—just not in […]
EBG | Xperience in Copenhagen
Ready to revolutionize procurement with AI? Discover real-world tools for automation, predictive insights, and overcoming digital transformation challenges. Join us now! … AI-Powered Procurement Transformation in Copenhagen When: May 8th 2025 Start-Finish: 09:30-15:00 Welcome receptionIntroductionTopic Insights & Reflections IGroup Discussions x 2LunchTopic Insights & Reflections IIGroup Discussions x 2Summary Where: Radisson Collection Royal Hotel, Copenhagen […]
EBG | Play Interviews & Recorded webinar sessions
EBG | Insight: A supplier approach to e-invoicing adding value to the customer
When talking about e-invoicing it usually comes from a buyer perspective. Receiving an electronic invoice in its basics mean cutting manual handling costs. In the long run standardization and automation mean business control. But what about the suppliers point of view? Even though it is not necessary to actually send an e-invoice in order for […]
EBG | Play: Building Partner Enabled Digital Offerings through AI
Facts and fiction. It is evident – through numerous research reports – that procurement and supply chain are not using for instance Artificial Intelligence in any major way. Yet. McKinsey state that a mere 2% of respondents have a supply chain oriented digital strategy. Deloitte state “The level and speed of digitalisation across procurement functions […]
EBG | Play: Making sense of procurement and AP data
A great number of people signed up to join a webinar named “”How do you make sense of procurement and accounts payable data?” where Jereme Pineda at Basware shared his insights into the matter. From a finance perspective cost is a solid way of analyzing purchase to pay outcome, but how about looking at it […]
EBG | Play: How can Procurement respond to uncertainty?
How Can Procurement Respond to Uncertainty? EBG | Network hosted an insightful webinar on how procurement can navigate uncertainty, featuring Rolls-Royce’s transformation journey and insights from Ivalua. Below is a summary of the key takeaways. Context of Uncertainty Procurement professionals face unprecedented challenges from global disruptions such as COVID-19, geopolitical tensions and sustainability demands. This […]
EBG Play: Online S&P and F&A Benchmark Sessions
Thank you for being interested in all or most of each days Online Sourcing & Procurement and Finance & Accounting BPO Benchmark Sessions held in October 2015. EBG are very happy with the result, happy with the experiences given and happy with the interaction so many showed! Below are the recordings from all sessions, in […]
EBG | Insight: Spend control through rapid access to information
In a recent post EBG wrote about studies indicating that an average contract compliance lies at about 30%. How can that be? Why is it so much of company spend is neither under management, control nor influence? Systems not being “filled” with enough data, catalogs and other purchasing options is one key element but according […]