1、PROCUREMENT&SUPPLY CHAINSPENDCATEGORYOUTLOOKREPORT 202501 02 68 818213 16 19 23 27 30 33 36 39 42 44 47 51 55 58 61 6569 72 74 77 EXECUTIVE SUMMARYINDIRECT SPEND CATEGORIESCapExConstruction and EngineeringEnergyInland LogisticsGlobal Ocean and Air FreightTravelFleet ManagementConsulting,Professional

2、 and Financial ServicesHuman Resources and BenefitsTemporary LaborLegal ServicesIT and TelecommunicationsMarketingMaintenance,Repair and Operations ServicesMaintenance,Repair and Operations SuppliesResearch and DevelopmentReal Estate and Facilities Management DIRECT SPEND CATEGORIESChemicalsMetals C

3、ommoditiesAgricultural CommoditiesPackaging CONTRIBUTORS NOTESLooking ahead to 2025,we expect to see a continuation of the geopolitical,economic,and supply chain upheavals weve been addressing in 2024,coupled with uncertainty about where were headed.In this challenging environment,procurement is uni

4、quely positioned to leverage strong relationships and utilize emerging technologies and digital tools to navigate the path forward more effectively.Through 2024,weve witnessed a major shift in how organizations use AI,machine learning and other technologies to solve problems and drive cost out of th

5、eir operations.This has created new procurement opportunities and challenges as vendors determine ways to incorporate and then charge incremental fees for these capabilities.As we look to 2025,procurement must proactively collaborate with business stakeholders,harnessing external insights and data-d

6、riven analysis to unlock value and push back against the headwinds we will undoubtedly face.To help you prepare for the road ahead,the GEP Spend Category Outlook 2025 analyzes key themes that will impact global supply chains and procurement in 2025 and explores their impact across nearly two dozen i