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🚨 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 𝟱𝟲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗣𝗢𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗪! Get ready for the latest edition of CPOstrategy – the DPW Amsterdam takeover packed with ground-breaking insights and exclusive technology content that’s reshaping procurement! The DPW Story: A look behind the scenes with Matthias Gutzmann, Founder, and Herman Knevel, CEO, on DPW's evolution and future. HICX Supplier Experience: Elevating supplier experience in procurement. ORO Imagine: Bringing a human touch to procurement. Unite's Procurement Evolution: Christel Constant, Executive Board Member, on Unite’s role in bridging new connections. Tech in Procurement with Zip: Rujul Zaparde, CEO & Co-founder, on Zip’s tech-led procurement advancements. Process Orchestration with Tonkean: Jennifer O'Gara, Senior Director of Marketing, on the power of process orchestration. ORO Labs Partnership: Insights from Sudhir Bhojwani, CEO at ORO Labs, and Matthias Dohrn, CPO at BASF, on collaboration for efficiency. 10x Thinking with Fairmarkit: Kevin Frechette, CEO of Fairmarkit, and Nicholas C. Wright of BP discuss a growth mindset in procurement. Supplier Day Highlights: Caitlyn Lewis, Founder of SupplierDay, and Alexandra Tarmo, VP of Procurement at Kenvue, on the power of communication. Exiger’s Supply Chain Visibility: Brandon Daniels, CEO, on how Exiger enhances visibility in supply chains. Collaboration with SpendHQ, Coupa, and Deloitte: Pierre Laprée, Michael V., and Kathryn Thompson discuss teamwork in procurement success. Candex’s Innovative Solutions: Danielle McQuiston, Chief Custom Officer, on addressing procurement pain points. Certa’s Path to 10x: Jag Lamba, CEO, on generative AI’s impact on procurement. Growth at LightSource: Spencer Penn, CEO & Founder, on LightSource's rapid rise amid transformative shifts. Data Foundation with Mithra-Ai: Christophe Frère, Co-Founder, on the value of strong data in procurement. Digital Opportunities with ProcureTech: Lance Younger, CEO, on digital transformation’s potential for procurement. Continuous Improvement with Deloitte: Fraser Woodhouse, Digital Procurement Lead, on achieving goals through continuous improvement. Additional insights from: Suwaid Al Badi, Masdar City, on sustainability & AI in procurement Dr Sylvain Aguirre, UMS, on emerging procurement challenges Muflih AlSubaie, Saudi Esports Federation, on esports growth in Saudi Arabia Jayna Bundy, Microsoft, on innovation and AI’s future in procurement Read now! 📖 https://bit.ly/CPO-56 In partnership with: Durvah IT Consulting, Dutco Construction, United Technical Services (UTS), Hemaya, Protiviti, Vanguard 7, Atlantec

🛒 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜𝗧 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗢𝗹𝗱-𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝘀 Ian Nethercot MCIPS, Supply Chain Director at Probrand, explores why IT managers must embrace modern procurement strategies to stay ahead in today’s competitive environment. Key Points: 1️⃣ Price Transparency: Leveraging digital tools ensures better value and reduced costs. 2️⃣ Real-Time Purchasing: Respond to dynamic market changes with agility. 3️⃣ Efficient Procurement: Streamline processes to focus on strategic priorities. Discover why it’s time to leave outdated methods behind. Read the full story, here 👉https://bit.ly/3ZncWUy #ITProcurement #DigitalTransformation #SupplyChainInnovation

📣 𝗣𝗥𝗘-𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬! | 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 💯Created by ProcureTech, published by CPOstrategy, the 2024 yearbook showcases the definitive 100 pioneering digital procurement technology, data and analytics solutions that are supercharging procurement and the enterprise, offering essential insights into the key components that will deliver outstanding performance for your procurement journey. Whether you're a procurement leader, tech innovator, or just passionate about industry advancements, the ProcureTech100 Yearbook 2024 is your essential resource for understanding the latest trends, solutions, and top players shaping the future of procurement. Pre-Register for the ProcureTech100 Yearbook 2024 here 👉 https://bit.ly/4ei7Lvi #ProcureTech #ProcureTech100 #DigitalProcurement

💧𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿’𝘀 £𝟵 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗮𝘂𝗹: 𝗔 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 Scottish Water is embarking on a ground-breaking £9 billion procurement journey to modernise its public assets. This ambitious initiative aims to address aging infrastructure, enhance sustainability, and set a new standard for public asset management. How can procurement drive lasting change in public services? Explore the full story, here 👉 https://bit.ly/496CWYH #Procurement #Infrastructure #Sustainability #PublicAssets #ScottishWater

💡 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗴𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Microsoft’s Jayna Bundy talks organisational transformation, innovation, and the future of AI in procurement. "Over the past year, we’ve focused on understanding how GenAI can be applied effectively. We realised that simply adding GenAI to an existing process isn’t a solution if the process itself is flawed. So, we’ve spent time refining our processes, identifying areas where AI can truly add value, and ensuring that our data is solid, as training AI on bad data leads to poor outcomes.” Want more insights from Microsoft? Read Jayna's full interview, here 👉 https://bit.ly/4fxupAb 🤝Protiviti #Procurement #GenAI #AI

👀 𝗜𝗖𝗬𝗠𝗜: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗣𝗢𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆: Get ready for the latest edition of CPOstrategy – the DPW Amsterdam takeover packed with ground-breaking insights and exclusive technology content that’s reshaping procurement! ⭐ The DPW Story: A look behind the scenes with Matthias Gutzmann, Founder, and Herman Knevel, CEO, on DPW's evolution and future. ⭐ HICX Supplier Experience: Elevating supplier experience in procurement. ⭐ ORO Imagine: Bringing a human touch to procurement. ⭐ Unite's Procurement Evolution: Christel Constant, Executive Board Member, on Unite’s role in bridging new connections. ⭐ Tech in Procurement with Zip: Rujul Zaparde, CEO & Co-founder, on Zip’s tech-led procurement advancements. ⭐ Process Orchestration with Tonkean: Jennifer O'Gara, Senior Director of Marketing, on the power of process orchestration. ⭐ ORO Labs Partnership: Insights from Sudhir Bhojwani, CEO at ORO Labs, and Matthias Dohrn, CPO at BASF, on collaboration for efficiency. ⭐ 10x Thinking with Fairmarkit: Kevin Frechette, CEO of Fairmarkit, and Nicholas C. Wright of bp discuss a growth mindset in procurement. ⭐ Supplier Day Highlights: Caitlyn Lewis, Founder of SupplierDay, and Alexandra Tarmo, VP of Procurement at Kenvue, on the power of communication. ⭐ Exigers’s Supply Chain Visibility: Brandon Daniels, CEO, on how Exiger enhances visibility in supply chains. ⭐ Collaboration with SpendHQ, Coupa Software, and Deloitte: Pierre Laprée, Michael V., and Kathryn Thompson discuss teamwork in procurement success. ⭐ Candex’s Innovative Solutions: Danielle McQuiston, Chief Custom Officer, on addressing procurement pain points. ⭐ Certa’s Path to 10x: Jag Lamba, CEO, on generative AI’s impact on procurement. ⭐ Growth at LightSource: Spencer Penn, CEO & Founder, on LightSource's rapid rise amid transformative shifts. ⭐ Data Foundation with Mithra-Ai: Christophe Frère, Co-Founder, on the value of strong data in procurement. ⭐ Digital Opportunities with ProcureTech: Lance Younger, CEO, on digital transformation’s potential for procurement. ⭐ Continuous Improvement with Deloitte: Fraser Woodhouse, Digital Procurement Lead, on achieving goals through continuous improvement. Plus, additional insights from: ⭐ Suwaid Al Badi, Masdar City, on sustainability & AI in procurement ⭐ Dr Sylvain Aguirre, UMS, on emerging procurement challenges ⭐ Muflih AlSubaie, Saudi Esports Federation, on esports growth in Saudi Arabia 🤝Durvah IT Consulting, Dutco Construction, United Technical Services (UTS), Hemaya, Vanguard 7, Atlantec

🥇 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 Muflih AlSubaie, Executive Director of Procurement at Saudi Esports Federation, discusses the boom in esports amid significant transformation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. "Sustainability is a major topic for us, especially in terms of supplier collaboration. We are currently exploring how to integrate ESG principles into our procurement processes." Find out how Saudi Esports are managing procurement in a unique industry. Read the full story, here 👉 https://bit.ly/3UWmzbe 🤝Vanguard 7 #Procurement #ESports

📈𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗙𝘂𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨.𝗦. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 The U.S. procurement software market is on the cusp of transformative growth, driven by the power of AI and the urgent need to tackle ongoing supply chain disruptions. With businesses seeking smarter, faster, and more resilient solutions, this sector is set to see significant innovation and investment. Prepare for the future of procurement innovation. Read the full story, here 👉 https://bit.ly/49fjmtd #Procurement #AI #SupplyChain #BusinessGrowth #Innovation

📈 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗧𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 Dr Sylvain Aguirre, UMS’s Head of Procurement, explores the process of transforming a procurement function in order to meet new challenges and enable business growth. "The current global situation is challenging, no doubt, but it presents an opportunity for procurement to rise to the many challenges we face. Procurement needs to evolve, gain strategic importance within the organisation, and implement more efficient processes.” Find out the steps UMS are putting in place to allow them to evolve. Read the full story here 👉 https://bit.ly/4fv4r0t 🤝Atlantec

🏢 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Suwaid Al Badi, Masdar City’s Head of Procurement & Contracts, talks procurement transformation, sustainability, and AI in Masdar City. "Being in Masdar City, it’s challenging because many of our tenants are heavily focused on AI. If we don’t align with them and speak their language about the future, we risk looking outdated. So, adapting to AI is a key trend which we are embracing.” Find out how Masdar City are embracing the future of tech in the full story. Read it here 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZbJnGA 🤝 Durvah IT Consulting, Dutco Construction, United Technical Services (UTS), Hemaya #Procurement #SupplyChain #GenAI