The 2016 report highlights the super trends for procurement leadership, including the implications for business services such as travel and human resources, energy and utilities, facilities management, information technology, telecom, logistics, capital expenditures and construction, maintenance, repair and operations (MRO), packaging, marketing, and advertising and digital agencies. The report also notes the volatility in financial markets and the impact on commodity prices, particularly oil, which has contributed to fears of a global economic slowdown. However, macroeconomic forecasts remain stable, with the global economy projected to grow. Overall, the report provides insights into the trends and implications for procurement leadership in 2016.
