Nexio Projects joined Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE in Chicago for a day of industry insights and meaningful connections.
Our colleague Tim van Oijen represented Nexio Projects at the event and at the networking mixer hosted by EcoVadis and Ivalua.
Key Takeaways from Chicago
Here are the insights that stood out most from the conversations and sessions:
- Sustainability is moving up the leadership agenda – it is increasingly sitting closer to the CFO and CPO, reflecting a shift from operational niche to strategic priority.
- The business case is strong, but scrutiny is growing – the pressure to justify sustainability spend is intensifying, making clear ROI more important than ever.
- Supply chain and sustainability are converging – teams are linking sustainability more directly to supply chain risk, margin protection, and cost reduction.
- AI is reshaping operations – it is moving fast, and the most effective approach is using it to reduce operational load while keeping human judgment at the centre.
A great event and a valuable reminder that the conversation around sustainable procurement is maturing rapidly.
Many thanks to EcoVadis and Ivalua for hosting, and to everyone we had the pleasure of meeting in Chicago.
