Arizona State University became the newest host on Jan. 24 for Arkestro’s Museum of Procurement, a traveling exhibit that celebrates the past, present and future of procurement. 

As supply chains and procurement grow increasingly complex in the face of global challenges, it’s more important than ever to understand and reflect on the history and evolution of these systems, a press release stated.

This exhibit serves to inspire future supply chain and procurement leaders about the exciting opportunities that lay ahead in this critical business discipline.

The museum will reside at ASU’s W. P. Carey School of Business for one year, offering students, faculty and industry professionals a compelling glimpse into the vital role procurement has played throughout history and in the future of global business and society, according to the release. 

Supply chain management is woven into the fabric of modern society, ensuring the seamless flow of goods and services that sustain economies and improve lives. Reflecting on and celebrating the achievements of procurement and supply chains highlights their continued importance in addressing the challenges of a rapidly evolving world.

Professor and Chair of the Supply Chain Management Department Dr. Adegoke Oke said that The Museum of Procurement is a testament to remind everyone of the countless ways procurement has shaped history and highlights how it will continue to define the future.

“By bringing this exhibit to ASU, we are providing our students and the broader community with an unparalleled opportunity to explore the strategic importance of procurement in today’s interconnected world,” Oke said.

Oke continued that they are excited for ASU’s supply chain management students to get involved and hope to stimulate curiosity for even more students to consider this field that continues to grow. 

Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Arkestro Edmund Zagorin added in the release that they are no strangers to the ways procurement defines the world.

“It’s evident that ASU shares our enthusiasm for the art of procurement and its importance in our global economics,” Zagorin said. “I could not think of a better setting for our traveling museum’s next destination.”

Arkestro’s Museum of Procurement is an interactive, modular exhibit highlighting notable procurement professionals through the ages and reproductions of influential procurement documents and instruments from around the world. 

Visitors to the museum will learn more about how different cultures handled procurement, billing, debt, accounting and other concepts vital to a functioning civilization. 

To learn more about the Museum of Procurement, visit https://arkestro.com/events/arkestro-museum-of-procurement/.