As a part of ongoing initiative to comprehend and document procurement performance benchmarks, best practices and challenges around the globe, Zycus will launch an exclusive “Pulse of Procurement Europe 2013” research report at CPO Connect executive round-table sessions, the first on 26 February in Amsterdam and the second on 27 February in London.

The key objectives of the CPO connect series are to:

• Offer deep insights on top-of-mind procurement topics,
• Share best practices and procurement performance benchmarks,
• Provide tangible solutions and practical applications,
• Empower participants to drive business performance, and
• Deliver stimulating educational and professional networking experiences in enjoyable settings outside of regular business hours.

The London leg of the round-table session features Forrester Research Vice President and Principal Analyst – Duncan Jones as a guest speaker. He will identify the most important trends in the world of software for procurement professionals.  He will describe the products that you will need to have in order to remain competitive, and what you should be doing now to evaluate them.

The event will also be a platform for the launch of the Pulse of Procurement Europe 2013 research report which focuses on the procurement best practices and challenges prevalent in Europe and also explores the technological landscape, offering insights into trends and usage of procurement technology across Europe.