Procurement organizations have claimed a seat at the table (i.e., discussing at eye’s level with and be a respected business partner of other functions) for 25 years +. However, while more than 80% of senior executives agree that procurement insights are essential for implementing the organization’s strategy and vision, only a small fraction of said executives agree that their organization effectively applies procurement insights. Which bears the question: what needs to change? What do procurement organizations need to focus on in their transformation journey, and how will technology help shape that picture?

In this compact masterclass, we show how modern procurement organisations not only proactively manage risks with AI and digital tools, but also finally put an end to data silos. Experience practical insights, concrete application examples and find out how you can make your procurement processes resilient, transparent and future-proof - on an end-to-end digital platform.

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• Concrete potential of AI in procurement and what current use cases are there?
• How can AI be successfully implemented in existing procurement processes?
• How can this work alongside the challenges of day-to-day business?

• Holistic approaches to automating supplier communication
• Automated processing of incoming documents with the Retarus Multi AI model
• Efficient integration through process and system independence

The manual processing of order confirmations, delivery notes and invoices is a major challenge in supplier communication. It ties up resources, is prone to errors and costs a lot of time and therefore money. Modern, AI-based automation solutions can make these processes significantly more efficient, reduce errors and speed up the flow of information.

In his presentation, Phil Wischniowsky will show how you can revolutionise supplier communication. Also with regard to B and C suppliers, where digital integration is often difficult: lack of technology, low order volumes or rejection of EDI connections lead to manual rework.

Find out how you can digitally integrate these suppliers without EDI and automate order processes with the help of AI - so that all important data is directly structured in the ERP system and seamlessly processed. This saves time and costs and increases the transparency of your supply chain.

In this presentation, we will introduce our Source-to-Pay platform, highlighting the new developments and features that set it apart through its specialization and adaptability. We will show how our solution digitizes and automates the entire procurement cycle, integrating artificial intelligence to enable advanced supplier risk and relationship management.

We also address a key milestone in our strategic product development: the operational agent based on an integrated LLM model. This agent has the potential to significantly increase efficiency in operational business.

A smooth and successful eProcurement implementation or SRM replacement cannot be taken for granted. There are success factors that you should definitely bear in mind. And you don't have to reinvent the wheel every time, benefit from our experience from many successful customer projects, which saves time, money and nerves. Don't just replace old systems, seize the opportunity for change and the digitalised optimisation of your processes. Let yourself be inspired by the diverse potentials, some of which only become apparent during the project. Valentina Huhn, Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe and Andree Siever, Metroplan will guide you through an exciting practical example. You can look forward to a presentation with interesting insights.

• How AI can increase efficiency and minimise errors in the procurement process.
• - How intelligent classification and seamless data transfer can reduce daily workload and increase productivity.
•  Practical examples and proven methods for automation in the P2P process.
   

This presentation highlights proven AI use cases in procurement that demonstrably generate value. It discusses the challenges of a heterogeneous vendor landscape and presents a structured approach for successful implementation. Through concrete examples, we illustrate how organizations can effectively deploy AI to optimize processes, reduce costs, and achieve strategic advantages. The goal is to provide practical insights that pave the way for successful AI adoption in procurement.

Many people talk about digitalisation in procurement - we talk about real transformation.
In this 15-minute masterclass, Kerstin Hahn, Senior Business Developer LoB Procurement & Logistics at HENRICHSEN4s, shows why real change in procurement can only succeed if you think holistically about the interaction between people, processes and systems.

She uses the example of a modern smart procurement approach to make this clear:

The starting point is not the technology, but the user. An intuitive user experience determines acceptance.
Standard beats customised solutions. Real efficiency is created when the process and solution dovetail perfectly.
From purchaser to business partner. Purchasing is becoming a strategic lever - and that starts today.

Kerstin Hahn provides clarity, inspiration and concrete impulses for procurement managers who not only want to accompany the change, but actively shape it.