Procurement Magazine June W1 2026 | Page 64

FINANCE & SPEND
That means procuring items such as seating, hospitality structures, media facilities and overlay assets that can be installed, removed and reused after the tournament.
This approach supports wider sustainability goals by reducing unnecessary permanent build-out and encouraging rental, reuse and circular sourcing models. It also places greater emphasis on supplier due diligence, with vendors expected to meet standards covering human rights, environmental performance and responsible sourcing.
Digital coordination and local legacy The digital side of tournament delivery will be just as important. Managing an event of this scale requires real-time visibility across operations, logistics and supplier performance, with technology helping to identify bottlenecks before they affect delivery.
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