GroWrk Insights

The State of Global IT Hardware Procurement 2026

Regional price benchmarks, guidance, and playbooks to de-risk procurement

A practical field guide for IT and procurement teams managing hardware across borders. Get current regional pricing snapshots, real landed-cost math, and proven workflows to standardize procurement, cut delays, and keep compliance intact.

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A quick data teaser

$1,850
US → Brazil Landed Cost
A $999 US laptop frequently lands at $1,850–$2,000 after duties, freight, brokerage, and setup.
20–40%
EU Price Premium
MacBooks cost on average 20–40% more in Europe than in North America.
25–40%
Overhead Reality
Logistics, compliance, and admin often add 25–40% above base hardware.

Inside the ebook

Global Procurement Chain

How global procurement actually runs: the typical chain for distributed teams and the points where delays and costs creep in.

Cross-Border Challenges

Why cross-border shipping often fails: taxes, duties, warranty lock-ins, certifications, and hold triggers.

Landed Cost Breakdown

Landed cost, explained: hardware + freight + import + setup + compliance (with a Brazil example).

Procurement Models

Procurement models compared: where each fits, where it breaks, and the cost layers it hides.

2026 Planning

2026 planning: freight softening, Windows 11 refresh hangover, FX volatility, eco-fees/right-to-repair.

IT Lifecycle Services

IT lifecycle services deep dive: how end-to-end models turn hardware into day-one readiness.

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Who it's for

  • IT managers and procurement leads supporting remote or multi-country teams.
  • Finance and operations leaders who need clean forecasting on hardware spend.
  • Fast-growing companies moving from ad-hoc buying to standardized, auditable workflows.