SSONs Are Evolving: Neo Tangent Panel Unpacks New Definitions of Supply Chain Success

In today's fast-evolving business landscape, supply chain and strategic sourcing leaders are being challenged to rethink what success truly means.

Rethinking Metrics: What Really Defines Success?

Traditional procurement metrics like cost savings still matter — but they're no longer enough. Panelists agreed that today's SSOs must look beyond dollars and cents to evaluate impact across multiple dimensions.

Tackling Tail Spend with a Strategic Lens

The panel took a closer look at tail spend — the often-overlooked long tail of small, fragmented suppliers that create administrative complexity and compliance risk.

Data, AI, and the Human Element

The promise of AI and data analytics featured prominently in the discussion. Panelists were optimistic about the future of AI to predict spend impacts, risk detection, and decision-making.