Spend Category Outlook 2026 Spend Category Outlook 2026

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2026 will challenge even the most prepared procurement teams. Costs are rising unevenly. Supply risks keep shifting. And every category manager is under pressure to find new ways to create value.

Watch the on-demand webcast of 2026 Spend Category Outlook: Strategies To Lead Through Volatility to help you plan smarter strategies for what’s coming next.

GEP Senior Director Ryan Shadle shares how trade dynamics, commodity trends and inflation are changing category landscapes across industries. 
Built on insights from the annual GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2026, this session gives you practical guidance to strengthen your sourcing plans, reduce exposure, and capture savings in a tough market.

Key Discussion Points:

  • The key cost and supply drivers shaping 2026
  • Where inflation, energy, and labor costs are headed
  • How to adapt your category strategies to stay resilient 

Get the insights you need to protect margins and find savings in 2026.

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