After years of navigating unprecedented challenges, procurement and supply chain leaders now face a defining moment of technological and strategic transformation. Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to fundamentally reshape operational models and business strategies. This 55-minute video will analyze the global business outlook and explore six trends that will drive success in 2025.

Speakers:

• Pramod Sethumadhavan, GEP
  

The implementation of AI and analytics may offer a lifeline, but choosing from the vast options of cloud solutions can feel overwhelming for procurement leaders. This 51-minute video provides in-depth exploration of how AI can transform your procurement operations and drive efficiency like never before.

Speakers:

• Xiaogeng “Mike” Deng, Senior Manager, Deloitte
• Barri Horn, Director of Product Marketing for SAP Intelligent Spend AI, SAP
• Jon Longstaff, Head of Cloud Security and Compliance (EMEA), SAP UK
  

Key Takeaways:

• Speed Up Operations: Free up valuable time to focus on tasks that add business value.
• Centralize Agreements: Automate systems to manage all your buy-side agreements efficiently.
• Gain Actionable Data: Understand what's in your contracts to identify and prevent rogue purchases and contract leakage.
• Identify High-Value Vendors: Leverage intelligent AI tools to recognize and strengthen valuable vendor relationships.

Speakers:

• Moderator: Melissa Drew, Founder and Fractional Executive, Simply-Transformed
• Gaston Alvarado, Global Professional Services | LATAM Indirect Sourcing, Lincoln Electric
• Toby Laforest, Director of Product Marketing, Ironclad
  

Key Takeaways:

• How IT and procurement can better collaborate to reduce points of stress
• Discover opportunities for automation
• Confidence in making high-quality purchase and renewal decisions

Speaker:

Aashish Chandarana, Chief Information Officer, Productiv

With Generative AI, procurement professionals can now embrace a proactive and strategic approach, equipped with foresight to proactively identify and manage risks, deadlines, market shifts, and decision frameworks. Join us for an enlightening discussion as we delve into the revolutionary capabilities of Generative AI within the realm of procurement.

Speakers:

• Anupam Tandon, Associate Director, Procurement, Sun Life
• Richard Waugh, Vice President, Corporate Development, Zycus
• Bill Michels, Chief Commercial Officer, LavenirAI
  

Key topics include:

• When human assistance in digital customer touch points is most valued
• Top requirements, benefits and use cases for these mediated agreements
• How to replicate in-person interactions through digital platforms that integrate e-signature, videoconferencing, identity proofing, and rich collaboration capabilities

Speakers

• Will Lasala, Field CTO, Americas, OneSpan
• Patrick Albert, Senior Solutions Architect, OneSpan
  
  

With economic and other disruptions plaguing procurement, it's more important than ever to have a solid cost management program in place. In this webinar, GEP’s VP Todd Bremer will outline a plan for implementing a robust, sustainable program that can deliver rapid results to contain costs now while also ensuring positive outcomes in the long term. Tune in to learn strategies that your organization should focus on in the new normal and the true value of a well-implemented cost management program.

Key Takeaways:

• Developing a “single source of truth” that provides clear links between costs and business activities
• Implementing a governance framework where budget owners are empowered to manage resources
• Examining the role of capital expenditures in cost management