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💥 KEYNOTE SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT! 💥 We are proud to welcome Umang Khan, Associate Partner at Supply Chain Talks, as a keynote speaker at CTW Global 2024. Umang has led transformational projects for global giants like GSK, P&G, and Jelly Belly. Her leadership in supply network redesign, ERP implementation, and the digitization of logistics operations positions her as a key voice in the future of supply chains. Keynote Session: Supply Chain & Logistics: Ready, Set, Digital What You’ll Gain: 📌Digital Transformation Expertise: Learn how Umang has successfully driven digitalization across multiple supply chain systems, from planning to operations, to enhance efficiency. 📌Actionable Strategies: Get real-world insights into how advanced ERP, WMS, and CRM systems are being applied to streamline logistics and supply chain operations. 📌Industry Leadership: With her vast experience across diverse industries, Umang will share how to stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital landscape, making her session a must-attend for those looking to modernize their supply chain. About Umang Khan: 🌟Umang Khan has spent more than 18 years revolutionizing supply chains, making her a leader in planning, logistics, and operational strategy. Her experience spans working with major global brands, where she has overseen digital transformations that include ERP implementation, supply chain redesign, and enhanced customer management systems. Known for her ability to drive efficiency through innovation, Umang is a recognized expert in helping businesses adapt to the digital age. 📅 Event Information: ◾Date: 22-23 October 2024 ◾Time: 9 AM – 6:00 PM ◾Location: Ritz Carlton, JBR, Dubai ◾Reserve your spot now: https://lnkd.in/d2EqpDAy Be part of this transformative session with Umang Khan, where you’ll explore how the latest digital tools are reshaping supply chain and logistics. Join the conversation on how to lead your organization into a smarter, more connected future. #CTWGlobal #SupplyChain #Logistics #UmangKhan #SupplyChainTalks #DigitalSupplyChain #ERP #WMS #TransformationLeadership #Innovation #ReserveYourSpot

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💥 KEYNOTE SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT! 💥 We are proud to welcome Umang Khan, Associate Partner at Supply Chain Talks, as a keynote speaker at CTW GLOBAL 2024. Umang has led transformational projects for global giants like GSK, P&G, and Jelly Belly. Her leadership in supply network redesign, ERP implementation, and the digitization of logistics operations positions her as a key voice in the future of supply chains. Keynote Session: Supply Chain & Logistics: Ready, Set, Digital What You’ll Gain: 📌Digital Transformation Expertise: Learn how Umang has successfully driven digitalization across multiple supply chain systems, from planning to operations, to enhance efficiency. 📌Actionable Strategies: Get real-world insights into how advanced ERP, WMS, and CRM systems are being applied to streamline logistics and supply chain operations. 📌Industry Leadership: With her vast experience across diverse industries, Umang will share how to stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital landscape, making her session a must-attend for those looking to modernize their supply chain. About Umang Khan: 🌟Umang Khan has spent more than 18 years revolutionizing supply chains, making her a leader in planning, logistics, and operational strategy. Her experience spans working with major global brands, where she has overseen digital transformations that include ERP implementation, supply chain redesign, and enhanced customer management systems. Known for her ability to drive efficiency through innovation, Umang is a recognized expert in helping businesses adapt to the digital age. 📅 Event Information: ◾Date: 22-23 October 2024 ◾Time: 9 AM – 6:00 PM ◾Location: Ritz Carlton, JBR, Dubai ◾Reserve your spot now: https://lnkd.in/d2EqpDAy Be part of this transformative session with Umang Khan, where you’ll explore how the latest digital tools are reshaping supply chain and logistics. Join the conversation on how to lead your organization into a smarter, more connected future. #CTWGlobal #SupplyChain #Logistics #UmangKhan #SupplyChainTalks #DigitalSupplyChain #ERP #WMS #TransformationLeadership #Innovation #ReserveYourSpot

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From back-office function to strategic powerhouse, procurement has evolved dramatically. In my latest article, I explore its journey and highlight how advanced analytics, AI, and sustainable sourcing are making procurement a key driver of innovation and resilience. Discover how procurement can transform your business. Read the full article now! 👇 https://lnkd.in/gigMUhkv #procurement #supplychain #Innovation #sustainability #AI #strategicsourcing #Competitiveedge #Businesstransformation

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Procurement in Asia is undergoing a significant shift. What was once primarily a transactional function has now emerged as a strategic lever for value creation and a crucial driving force for organizational success. This was one of the key highlights revealed in our Asia CPO Insights: Procurement Maturity Report 2024 - https://lnkd.in/g7Tk8qhP ArcBlue Asia surveyed Chief Procurement Officers across Asia to understand how they perceive the maturity, strengths and weaknesses of their procurement operating model. We utilized a self-assessment tool based on our Procurement Maturity Diagnostic, featuring ArcBlue’s 9 Dimensions of Procurement Excellence. Research from Bain & Company shows that “mature procurement organizations expect to realize 1.5 times the savings of their less mature peers while also creating value in areas like product innovation, quality, and delivery performance.” https://lnkd.in/gtUgzHET Majority of the respondents said that their organizations are actively mitigating procurement and supply chain risks, however only 26% had a clear understanding of their Scope 3 emissions and are working with their supply chain on decarbonization. As part of the report, we had the opportunity to interview four leading companies — Uber, FGV Holdings Berhad, Novartis and GAMUDA — to delve deeper and gain valuable insights into their procurement maturity journey. Download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/g7Tk8qhP #procurement #supplychain #cpo #procurementmaturity #procurementleaders #asia

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🌟 Highlights from Umang Khan: Guiding the Conversation on AI & IBP 🌟 During the recent Supply Chain Talks webinar, Umang Khan, Associate Partner at Supply Chain Talks, skillfully led the discussion, bringing out invaluable insights from the panelists on leveraging AI and ML for transforming supply chain planning and Integrated Business Planning (IBP). 🎙️ Key Points from Umang’s Hosting: 1️⃣ The Importance of Diverse Perspectives Umang emphasized the value of bringing together industry experts to share their unique insights on AI-driven solutions, ensuring a well-rounded and actionable discussion. 2️⃣ Driving the Narrative on AI’s Necessity She highlighted how AI and ML have shifted from being “nice-to-have” technologies to essential tools for agility, precision, and profitability in the supply chain landscape. 3️⃣ Fostering Engagement on Real-World Challenges By asking thought-provoking questions, Umang steered the conversation to address real-world issues like disruption management, financial impacts, and organizational alignment when implementing AI solutions. 4️⃣ Connecting Innovation with Practical Implementation Umang bridged the gap between technical solutions and practical applications, ensuring the discussion remained relevant to the audience's day-to-day challenges and aspirations. 5️⃣ Highlighting AI’s Role in Empowering People She underscored that AI is not just about automation but also about enabling supply chain professionals to make smarter, faster, and more impactful decisions. 📌 Catch Umang’s Expert Moderation in the Webinar Recording: https://lnkd.in/d-Cpg54m 💬 How do you think great moderation impacts knowledge sharing in webinars? Let us know in the comments! #SupplyChain #AI #MachineLearning #IBP #Webinar #Leadership #Innovation #BusinessTransformation

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We’re delighted to announce that Sourcing Acumen LLC is the latest partner to join the Keelvar ecosystem 🎉 Aashima Gupta founded Sourcing Acumen with the passion to drive adoption of procurement technology and provide highest level of services to clients in digital procurement space.   'We are thrilled to partner with Keelvar, a top-notch e-Sourcing platform instrumental to generate value. Keelvar's best-of-breed 'Sourcing Optimization' capabilities coupled with ease of use are key to drive transformation at scale. Through this partnership Sourcing Acumen is committed to supporting mutual customers in driving change management, adoption and automation at scale' - Aashima Gupta, Founder, Sourcing Acumen LLC. ‘Keelvar is excited to expand our sourcing services capabilities via our partnership with Sourcing Acumen, led by former McKinsey expert Aashima Gupta. Our offer of sourcing change management services will ensure clients put in place programs that will achieve lasting high rates of strong user adoption and maximize the value that they can achieve utilizing Keelvar’s Sourcing Optimization and Automation capabilities.’ - Toby Hannon, VP of Sales, Keelvar.   #keelvar #partnerships #sourcing #procurement

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Don’t miss out! Hear from Amit Kalra, MBA/MCIPS, Managing Director of Novo-K India, as he discusses the transformative impact of BuyingStation on procurement processes. 🔍 Clarity over supplier spend  🔧 Control of procurement activities  ✅ Confidence in working with the right suppliers in the right way With BuyingStation, 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞. #Procurement #Efficiency #SupplierManagement #Innovation #KeepItSimple #BuyingStation

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The new 2024 HFS Horizons report on Supply Chain Services is up and running! https://lnkd.in/eYA-em7B Ashish Chaturvedi Saurabh Gupta Krupa K S Some notable highlights: 1.  80% of the market is still engaged in digitizing and integrating individual supply chain functions. 2. Participation from specialized service providers such as Bristlecone and Neo Tangent Limited lends a nice balance between “can do it all” v/s “we only do this” providers in the study. 3. We are seeing a lot of traction and intriguing client examples around automation-led transformation, sustainability, advanced analytics, and integrated solutions for supply chains (details in the report). 4. Supply chain planning, followed by inventory management, are the two most outsourced functions. 5. Most disruptive technologies are being leveraged as extended functionality of packaged software from the likes of Microsoft or Kinaxis rather than enterprises separately experimenting with them. Congratulations to all the providers positioned under the three Horizons: Accenture, Bristlecone, Capgemini, Cognizant, Deloitte, EY, Genpact, GEP Worldwide, HCLTech, IBM, Infosys, KPMG, Neo Tangent Limited, PwC, Tata Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, WNS Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/eYA-em7B

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Choosing the right manufacturer can make or break your business. It’s not just about price—it’s about quality, reliability, and long-term partnerships. In our latest blog, Mohan have shared key tips on finding the perfect manufacturer in India, including ways to avoid common pitfalls. Take a look and learn how to set your business up for success by making informed choices. #Procurement #GlobalSourcing #BusinessSuccess #IndiaManufacturing #MarketReseach #ProductQuality #Supplier https://lnkd.in/gF_spreB

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Webinar alert! 📣 Join experts from Resilinc, RapidRatings, and Institute for Supply Management as they discuss escalating risks in supply chain and provide practical advice on managing areas of exposure. The speaker lineup includes: — James H. Gellert, Executive Chair RapidRatings — Bindiya Vakil, Founder & CEO Resilinc — Tom Derry, CEO, ISM Hope you’ll join us on June 11 for what’s sure to be an engaging conversation. https://okt.to/UFyBiC #SupplyChain #Procurement #SCRM #RiskManagement #RiskConcentration

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🚀 #ProcurementExpertSeries In this edition, Procurement Magazine dives into top 10 digital procurement strategies that are driving success across industries. 🌐✨ Here are 3 game-changing strategies you can’t afford to miss: 📊Data Analytics and Spend Management : Use advanced analytics to optimize spending, strengthen supplier relationships, and uncover cost-saving opportunities. It’s all about maximizing value and driving continuous improvement. 🤖Automation and AI: Streamline operations with automation and AI. Reduce repetitive tasks, minimize errors, and focus on what truly matters—strategic planning and innovation. 🔄 Continuous Improvement and Digital Transformation: Embrace digital technologies and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and stay agile to adapt to market changes, ensuring long-term growth. At Procure Ai, we’re leading this transformation by integrating AI, analytics, and automation into a powerful platform that turns procurement into a strategic advantage. Let’s build the future of procurement together! 🚀 #ProcureAi #Procurement #AugmentedProcurement #DigitalTransformation #AI #Analytics #SupplyChain #Automation #Innovation #ProcurementExpertSeries Source: https://lnkd.in/eh94B6jM

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Tune in Now: https://ow.ly/hM7l50TYUI6 Can India rise as a manufacturing powerhouse to rival China? Tune in to our podcast as experts analyze the potential and challenges that lie ahead for India’s industrial growth. #supplychainbrain

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How can manufacturing procurement teams use Copilot to make sure they 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀? Here's what our Co-Founders Anam "Agent PO" Rahman and Sumit "Agent PO" Sinha had to say 👇 There's a million things that can wrong in your supply chain. It's humanly impossible to predict all of these external shocks and their impact across 100s of suppliers. 👉 Once you set up your workflow automations with Agent PO, all your active order & supplier data is now structured. 👉 Kavida's proprietary AI actively analyses over 1.5M news articles and 2.1M tweets across different languages in the context of a disruption to your suppliers. So you can get complete visibility and early alerts to potential risks to your supply chain. 👉  In addition to the alerts you receive, you can also query Copilot. Think of it like being able to talk to your supply chain, asking questions about your order and supplier information using natural language. Procurement can ask things like: → Which of my orders are at risk? → Are there any port risks i need to be aware of? → Which of my suppliers could be impacted by ESG issues? → What geopolitical risks is my Supply chain exposed to? More on how this works in the clip so check it out! 👇

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Have you been working to diversify your supply chain recently? 🚚🏭🏗️ Your company may be one of the many organizations pursuing a China plus one strategy and assessing manufacturers in alternative countries. One country that’s been frequently in the spotlight is India—due to its economic growth, technological advancements, and large, youthful workforce. Over the last decade, India has invested heavily in its manufacturing sector. Could India hold potential for your business? 🤔💭🇮🇳 Here, we explore factors that could impact your decision, including product types, infrastructure, and labor force. Read on to better understand whether India might be a good option for you. https://lnkd.in/gAaQkDy2 #supplychain #makeinindia #chinaplusone

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Our latest #FiresideChat from #AIFrontiers was a powerful conversation on the future of Procurement, where Ashley Miller, Director, Global Strategic Sourcing at #ThomaBravo owned #Sophos and Alpna J Doshi NACD.DC Ex Thoma Bravo Royal Philips Deloitte Verizon, CEO & Board Chairwoman at Stralynn Consulting Services, Inc emphasized the need for reskilling in procurement, focusing on negotiation skills, data analysis, and the effective use of AI tools. Reskilling is a Must: With the integration of AI and data analytics, procurement professionals must upskill to stay competitive. Engaged Negotiation: Good negotiators are not just skilled; they’re engaged and outcome-driven—a crucial trait in today’s complex procurement landscape. Data Mastery: The ability to distill data into actionable insights is now a core competency. Data analysis is no longer optional but essential. AI as an Ally: AI simplifies data comparisons across suppliers, but remember—trust but verify those AI generated insights! Hands-on with AI: Practical experience with AI tools is key. The more you practice, the better your outcomes. Crafting the Right Prompts: Effective prompt crafting can significantly enhance AI-driven outcomes in procurement. Key Insight: As we embrace AI and data-driven approaches, reskilling is non-negotiable. Professionals must adapt to ensure they remain effective, informed, and ahead of the curve. 👉 Watch the full video for more in-depth insights and join the conversation on the future of procurement! https://lnkd.in/e4kvJwkT #AI #Procurement #Reskilling #DataAnalytics #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #FutureofProcurement

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We had an insightful interview with Rahul Dhond from REGENT! 🚀 He delves into the complexities of procurement and supply chain management, discussing challenges for companies of all sizes. He also highlights common procurement pitfalls, offering strategic advice on navigating these issues and emphasizes the crucial role of decision-making 💡 If you want to know more go watch the full interview 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/ewPH8uQE

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AI has already impacted the supply chain domain in many ways. One prominent advantage of AI in SCM is demand forecasting. Read our latest blog on how demand forecasting with SupplySense AI software of GeakMinds helps businesses along with a real-time case study. #GeakMinds #AI #SupplyChain #SupplySenseAI #GeakMindsblogs #demandforecasting https://lnkd.in/g2PpNPYk

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Nurturing Career Growth in the Evolving Supply Chain Landscape Read The News: https://lnkd.in/gesTsanJ #ICTTMNews #breakingNews #SupplyChainNews #CareerGrowth #ThoughtLeadership #SupplyChainManagement #IndustryInsights

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