Procurement With Purpose

Q1. Could you start by giving us a brief overview of your professional background, particularly focusing on your expertise in the industry?

I have 25+ years of experience in supply chain management, consulting, digital transformation, and sustainability.

Q2. Have you observed a shift in investment priorities across supply chain technology segments—say from traditional ERP to niche AI/ML-based platforms? If yes, how would you quantify that shift?

Regarding the shift in investment priorities, it’s important to remember that no company runs a single piece of software. It is a mix-and-match approach, and hence, interoperability is key. Recently, we have seen a 30% shift towards AI/ML platforms as traditional ERPs are static in nature.

Q3. From your perspective, which sustainability levers (e.g., decarbonization, ethical sourcing, circularity) are currently receiving the most attention—and which are still underexplored?

Turning to sustainability levers, decarbonization and circularity have gained prominence, as they also provide companies with cost and value leverage.

But most of the initiatives are silo based and not integrated, resulting in sub-optimal solutions. Water and Green IT are not receiving the prominence they deserve.

Q4. With increasing focus on Scope 3 emissions, what are the emerging tools or approaches being adopted to enhance supply…