From Strategy to Practice When Linda Grubbström, Head of Strategy & Way Office at Scania, opened Day 2 of CPO Outlook 2025, the focus shifted from theory to lived experience.Day 1 had presented models, data, and visions of procurement’s future. Now the conversation turned to what those ambitions mean for people — for the teams […]
From Electricity to AI: Why Transformation Always Feels Impossible — Until It Isn’t
We tend to think of our current challenges as unique — multiple systems, fragmented data, siloed processes, and organizational inertia that seem to make change nearly impossible. But history shows that every technological leap — from electricity to the internet — started in confusion, disbelief, and fragmentation. What looks inevitable in hindsight often felt incomprehensible […]
SSAB joins CPO Outlook 2025 – Responsible Sourcing in Action
SSAB is a leader in high‑strength steels and a pioneer in sustainable steel production. The company emphasises that responsible sourcing is integrated into its purchasing and supply chain management; suppliers are evaluated on quality, delivery performance, cost and sustainability[1]. We’re delighted to welcome Lisa Lidén, Procurement Director of SSAB Special Steels, to CPO Outlook 2025. […]
EcoVadis join CPO Outlook 2025
EBG | Network welcome EcoVadis—a longtime partner and trusted guide in procurement-led sustainability—as an Expert Organization to CPO Outlook 2025. Since joining EBG | Network’s summits in 2016, EcoVadis has stood out not just as a sustainability rating provider, but as a constant advocate for turning intention into improvement. EBG commemorated that partnership. EBG noted […]
NCC, Scania & Länsförsäkringar join CPO Outlook 2025 – Empowering people
Procurement Under Pressure: Making Confident Decisions Amid Complexity What happens when expectations rise, data multiplies, and everything feels urgent — but teams still lack the structure to respond? That’s the reality many procurement leaders are facing. And it’s exactly what Linda Grubbström (Scania), Emma Papakosta (NCC), and Maria Kämbrant (Länsförsäkringar) will explore together at CPO […]
Ivalua joins CPO Outlook 2025: Future-Proof Platform to Manage ALL Spend
We are delighted to welcome Ivalua as a sponsor of CPO Outlook 2025. As a long-standing partner and trusted advisor within the EBG community, Ivalua continues to lead the way in transforming procurement through their unified Source-to-Pay platform and cutting-edge AI capabilities. A Legacy of Partnership and Insight Ivalua’s journey with EBG has been marked […]
Prewave join CPO Outlook 2025: Superintelligence for Resilient, Compliant & Transparent Supply Chains
EBG | Network are proud to welcome Prewave as a sponsor of CPO Outlook 2025, continuing a dialogue started during previous CPO Outlook summits and EBG | Xperience Gothenburg earlier this year. There, Prewave shared insights on navigating regulatory demands, geopolitical instability, and black swan events—insights that resonated with senior procurement leaders Learn more about […]