PROCUREMENT TECHNOLOGY
The term‘ disruption’ has evolved from a sporadic concern into a permanent operational fixture. For UK procurement leaders, the traditional focus on cost reduction is being rapidly eclipsed by the need for survival amidst shifting geopolitical sands. Ivalua’ s How Geopolitical Disruption is Reshaping Supply Chains report indicates a significant gap between escalating threats and the readiness of British business to withstand them.
Procurement has moved well beyond just chasing the lowest price. It’ s now seen as a frontline function for building sustainable operations, driving product innovation and making sure the business can actually survive a crisis. Yet, despite this deeper understanding, teams around the world are struggling to adapt to demand. Ongoing volatility in the global landscape is creating immense pressure on these teams, making them vulnerable to cracks.
According to a report from Ivalua, 73 % of UK businesses expect geopolitical risk to intensify over the coming 12 months. Perhaps more concerning is that 62 % of firms admit their supply chains are currently unable to cope with these pressures. As conflicts and trade barriers continue to fragment global trade, procurement technology is moving to the front line of corporate strategy.
The high cost of unpreparedness The financial consequences of supply chain instability are no longer theoretical.
80 April 2026