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Arkestro and Valvoline Forge Strategic Partnership

In a groundbreaking move, Arkestro, recognized as the premier predictive procurement platform, has announced a transformative multi-year alliance with Valvoline Inc. The collaboration comes as Valvoline seeks to enhance its procurement efficiency across its extensive supply chain. With Arkestro's innovative technology at the helm, the two companies aim to unlock significant value in the procurement processes of various product and service categories.

This partnership stands out for its early successes. Since entering this strategic relationship, Valvoline has reported a remarkable 14% reduction in annual maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) expenses, alongside an impressive 27% savings in procurement related to snow removal and landscaping services at its corporate stores. By leveraging Arkestro’s advanced platform, Valvoline is poised to attain heightened operational efficiency and a more streamlined procurement process.

Elevating Procurement Efficiency

Rob DeSantis, the CEO and Co-Founder of Arkestro, underscored the challenges inherent in Valvoline's complex supply chain. He emphasized the importance of adopting a dynamic, data-driven procurement strategy, stating, “By leveraging our predictive procurement platform, we're helping Valvoline build a more agile procurement operation. Together, we are transforming procurement from a mere cost center into a strategic advantage.”

One of the key features of Arkestro’s platform is its integration of artificial intelligence, game theory, and behavioral science, which collectively empower procurement teams to optimize their operations. This results in more dynamic sourcing events, encouraging competitive pricing and fostering robust supplier engagement.

Tony Orso, Valvoline's Senior Purchasing Manager, shared his positive experiences with the platform. “Arkestro helps our procurement team move faster and reduce manual effort, especially in intricate service categories like landscaping. This platform centralizes our sourcing events, streamlining evaluations, and allowing us to concentrate on other priorities.”

As the partnership strengthens, Valvoline is eager to further utilize Arkestro’s capabilities to refine evaluations, enhance supplier partnerships, and develop a consistent workflow for its procurement activities. With such enhancements underway, the expectation for continued time and cost savings is high, laying a promising foundation for future advancements.

A Bright Future for Arkestro

The collaboration between Arkestro and Valvoline not only highlights the capabilities of Arkestro's platform but also signals the company's ongoing momentum in the industry. Arkestro is not only strengthening its position through innovative partnerships like this but is also actively expanding its Executive Advisory Board, reinforcing its commitment to procurement innovation.

In line with this growth, Arkestro will host its annual Optimal’25 conference in Houston on October 29–30, 2025. This premier event will focus on AI advancements in procurement, featuring keynotes, workshops, and case studies, including transformative stories from partners like Valvoline.

To find out more about Arkestro and its industry-leading solutions, visit www.arkestro.com.

About Arkestro

Arkestro is the leading predictive procurement platform, dedicated to accelerating enterprise spend transformation and enhancing supply chain agility. By combining AI and game theory with proprietary science technologies, Arkestro promotes a proactive approach to procurement. Trusted by numerous Fortune 500 companies, Arkestro is committed to unlocking savings, optimizing negotiations, and fostering supplier collaboration.

About Valvoline

Valvoline Inc. is a prominent provider of automotive maintenance services across more than 2,000 franchised and owned service centers in the U.S. and Canada. With a focus on quick and reliable service, the company performs over 28 million services each year, including oil changes and other manufacturer-recommended maintenance tasks. Valvoline’s commitment is visibly supported by its dedicated team of 11,000 employees, who drive the company toward future automotive solutions.

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