Harnessing AI to Revolutionise Procurement: A Conversation with Arkestro's Edmund Zagorin

Send me a messageHey folks, Tom Raftery here with another insightful episode of the Digital Supply Chain podcast. This time, I had the pleasure of chatting with Edmund Zagorin, the Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Arkestro.Edmund has a unique perspective on the intersection of AI, procurement, and supply chain processes, and this chat was packed with fascinating insights. We explored the dynamic role of AI in transforming the procurement landscape and how it's helping to streamline operations and facilitate strategic decision-making in supply chains.One of the key themes we delved into was the importance of aligning your company's digitization strategy with its unique business challenges - something Edmund believes Arkestro has nailed with their clients, including giants like Koch Industries.As we find ourselves in a world where personal interactions and travel are significantly reduced due to the pandemic, Edmund urges us to consider if we're fostering the same connections with our suppliers as before. He convincingly argues that now is the perfect time to harness the power of AI to rethink and invigorate supplier relationships.If you've ever wondered whether digital transformation and AI are just hype or if they really have a transformative role in today's complex business environment, this episode is a must-listen. It's not just about technology, but about how we can use it to seize opportunities in a rapidly changing world. Don't miss out!Remember to visit Arkestro on the web and LinkedIn to find out more about the work they're doing in revolutionising procurement.That's it for this episode, folks. Until next time, as Edmund said, keep seizing the day!Support the showPodcast supportersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's generous Subscribers:Alicia FaragKieran OgnevGary LynchAnd remember you too can become a Resilient Supply Chain+ subscriber  - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent episodes like this one and give you access to bonus episodes of topical, timely supply chain resilience analysis.🎤 Looking for a keynote speaker on supply chain resilience, AI, and sustainability?I help leaders understand the forces reshaping global supply chains, from geopolitical disruption and climate risk to AI and real-time decision-making. Download my Speaker Pack: https://tinyurl.com/spkrpckFinallyIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - feel free to just send me a direct message on LinkedIn, or send me a message using this link.If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover it. Thanks for listening.