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State of AI in Procurement in 2026

AI adoption in procurement is high, but real value is rare. SpendBrain turns insights into savings, accuracy, and smarter spend decisions.

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waste

Energy Market Volatility Is Driving Waste Cost Increases

Insight

WM Energy Surcharge rarely exceeds 20%, only twice historically. Typical range is 14–16%, yet it's now above 20% and still rising.

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28+ Years in Waste
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laundry

Cintas, UniFirst, and the Real Cost of Consolidation

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Winter drives propane demand and prices higher, making cost spikes unavoidable and savings strategies critical for businesses.

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15+ Years in Cost Reduction Analytics
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hospitality

Restaurants and bars lost nearly 30K jobs in February

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Rising unemployment is slowing restaurant spend. Operators are cutting staff, making cost savings critical to protect teams and margins.

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15+ Years in Waste Vendor Management
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healthcare

Eric O'Daffer on 3 True Norths for AI Investment, Indirect Spend, & Benchmarking

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Healthcare’s challenge isn’t just underinvestment, it’s lack of sustained expertise. SIB drives 21% avg savings and enables real-time spend excellence.

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25+ Years in Healthcare Sales
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shipping

UPS Surcharge

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UPS raised intl. ground fuel surcharge by 1%. With rising fuel costs, history shows these charges rarely decrease once increased.

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35+ Years in Shipping and Logistics
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procurement

State of AI in Procurement in 2026

Insight

AI adoption in procurement is high, but real value is rare. SpendBrain turns insights into savings, accuracy, and smarter spend decisions.

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15+ Years in Public Sector Sales
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utilities

CINTAS TO ACQUIRE UNIFIRST IN $5.5 BILLION TRANSACTION

Insight

Cintas–UniFirst merger signals vendor consolidation, often driving pricing shifts. Key moment to audit spend and prevent cost leakage.

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15+ Years in Cost Reduction Analytics