Valvoline Inc. announced a new multi-year partnership with Arkestro, a predictive procurement platform, on September 16, 2025. This collaboration aims to transform Valvoline's procurement processes, driving greater speed, simplicity, and efficiency across its operations. The partnership is already yielding measurable cost reductions for the company.
Since partnering with Arkestro last year, Valvoline has realized 14% in annual savings on Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) spend. Additionally, the company achieved 27% in annual savings across its corporate stores for snow removal and landscaping services. These savings demonstrate the platform's effectiveness in optimizing procurement outcomes through AI, game theory, and behavioral science.
Valvoline is expanding its use of Arkestro's platform to streamline evaluations, strengthen supplier relationships, and establish consistent, scalable workflows. Tony Orso, Senior Purchasing Manager at Valvoline, noted that Arkestro helps the procurement team move faster and reduce manual effort, particularly in complex service categories. This strategic technology adoption positions Valvoline to enhance operational efficiency and competitive advantage.
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