As tariff tensions escalate, the global procurement landscape is entering a new phase of disruption. The U.S. has rolled out sweeping tariff hikes, most notably a 145% tariff on China, and 25% duties on Canada and Mexico, and the steel, aluminum, and auto sectors. While some reciprocal tariffs are on a 90-day pause,

In today’s turbulent global economy, procurement teams face significant challenges due to inflation and market volatility. Existing inflation forecasting methods, which have traditionally used broad national indicators, have proven to be inadequate in providing the precision needed for quick and contextualized decision-making.  

In our latest webinar, Adrian Vicol, Data Architect & Data Strategy Lead at Siemens Energy, and Prerna Dhawan, Chief Product Officer at Beroe, discuss how Siemens Energy is leveraging Inflation Watch, an AI-powered cost intelligence platform to transform their procurement strategy. 

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Inflation and market volatility are among the most significant challenges facing procurement teams today, disrupting budgets, supply chains, and cost predictability. Traditional forecasting methods, historically built on broad national inflation indicators, have failed to provide the precision and granularity required to quickly make informed decisions in an era of increased volatility. 

Author - Maheswaran Doraiswamy
Senior Analyst - Category Specialization, Chemicals

Raleigh, NC & Berlin, Germany – March 17, 2025: Beroe Inc., a global leader in procurement decision intelligence, has acquired nnamu GmbH

In today’s fast-paced procurement landscape, data-driven decision-making is essential for staying competitive. Our recent webinar with Tonkean in partnership with SIG on Market Intelligence-Infused Orchestration, explores how combining AI-powered orchestration with trusted market intelligence can revolutionize procurement strategies.

Imagine this - you’re a procurement professional trying to make a critical sourcing decision. Your supplier contracts are buried in SharePoint, your inbox is full of negotiations, and as for market data and intelligence? That’s in another system entirely. By the time you gather everything you need, the window for action has already narrowed.