Blink and the first two months of 2025 are gone in a flash . Perhaps it ’ s because so much has been happening in the world , with geopolitical and trade uncertainty continuing to linger .

But behind the scenes , procuretech leaders are doing incredible work to build the kinds of innovative tools that will enhance procurement processes for years to come . CPOs , meanwhile , are busy formulating groundbreaking strategies that will keep their organisations on the straight and narrow amid market volatility .

The latest issue of Procurement Magazine shines a light on just a handful of these industry trailblazers . This month saw us speak with RapidRatings about the importance of understanding suppliers ' financial health , hear from experts on the rule of engagement when it comes to AI in procurement – and a fascinating exploration looking behind the curtain on purchase order APIs .

I hope to see many of you at Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE : Sustainability , which is being hosted at London ’ s fantastic QEII Centre on 5-6 March . As for the rest of you , let ’ s catch up in April .

Aaron Mcmillan

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“ CPOs are busy formulating strategies to keep their organisations on the straight and narrow ”

Blink and the first two months of 2025 are gone in a flash . Perhaps it ’ s because so much has been happening in the world , with geopolitical and trade uncertainty continuing to linger .

Aaron Mcmillan