• Where is AI being used in procurement and supply chain processes?
• The impact of AI-driven decision-making on efficiency and automation; how it works
• AI as the catalyst for wider transformation – what you need to think about, your strategy, organizational structure.
• Establishing core foundations. Building an effective AI strategy is like constructing a skyscraper—why the groundwork matters
• What’s relevant in AI – Understanding the primary subfields in AI to understand what’s relevant and beneficial for your objectives
• How to establish strong data foundations to ensure AI can deliver meaningful outcomes
• What tech stack are you leaning on?
• Equip yourself with a clear understanding of what AI can and cannot do
• Clarifying AI concepts and deployment goals
• How to identify and prioritize high-value AI use cases within your organization
• Integrating AI into business strategies: initial steps for your strategic framework and creating a roadmap for seamless integration
• Building AI capabilities; discussion on effective approaches for building and scaling AI capabilities
• Case studies: our AI successes
• Measuring impact and driving efficiency – how to quantify the outcomes and showcase improvements in efficiency and effectiveness
• Challenges and lessons learned
• Embedding AI literacy in the workforce and a shift in mindset
• Educational pathways for AI skill development
• Identifying the training required to prepare for AI-driven roles in the future job market
• Priorities for the wider transformation strategy
• Explore potential risks of AI in the supply chain, including data security
• Understand ethical concerns and technological dependencies
• Learn strategies to mitigate these risks and maximize AI benefits
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