Putting it All Together: Category planning simplified

Effective category planning is essential to strategic procurement, yet many organizations struggle to develop and execute strategies for complex service categories.

In this webinar, ProcureAbility and Art of Procurement’s Phil Ideson explore the key elements of successful category management, sharing practical insights and proven approaches to help procurement teams strengthen planning, navigate category-specific challenges, and drive greater business value.

Practical tools to apply immediately

The discussion covers:
• Common obstacles that prevent effective category planning
• The essential components of a successful category strategy
• A real-world category planning example from a utility industry client
• Practical approaches for improving category management across complex service categories

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