"You don't want to over-engineer orchestration. The goal is progress, not complexity." - Philip Ideson, Founder and Managing Director, Art of Procurement

There has never been more tech available to procurement, but navigating the orchestration market is anything but simple.

In this episode, Philip Ideson and Kelly Barner unpack the findings from AOP's upcoming "State of Orchestration" report, which is based on conversations with CPOs, digital leaders, and orchestration providers. They share the big trends, the evolving definition of orchestration, and candid advice on what to ask and look for before you buy.

Investment is surging, capabilities are converging, and the stakes for business impact keep rising. This episode is your fast-track to understanding where orchestration fits into your tech stack and operating model, and how to choose a solution that aligns with your priorities and risk appetite.

In this episode, Kelly and Philip cover:

The five core categories for evaluating orchestration platforms
The questions to ask about native workflow depth versus integrations
How to avoid common pitfalls in change management and solution over-customization
Real customer adoption trends and what they signal

Links:

Philip Ideson on LinkedIn
Kelly Barner on LinkedIn
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859: The Real State of Procurement Orchestration: Trends and Trade-Offs W/ Philip Ideson and Kelly Barner

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859: The Real State of Procurement Orchestration: Trends and Trade-Offs W/ Philip Ideson and Kelly Barner