Building Trust Through Data: Insights from Candice Kumar's Summit Session

In this podcast episode, Dawn Tiura interviews Candice Kumar, an associate director of strategic sourcing for Wolters Kluwer. Candiss gives a sneak peek into her upcoming Summit session, Building Trust Through Data: The Strategic Sourcing Leader’s Guide to Credibility and Compelling Narratives. Candice shares her insights on the importance of understanding one's business, the role of storytelling in data presentation, and the necessity of curiosity and problem-solving in procurement. The conversation emphasizes the need for sourcing professionals to engage with stakeholders effectively and to present data in a compelling way that drives innovation and decision-making.

In this episode, Dawn Tiura of SIG talks to procurement leaders Ankur Srivastava of Flywl, Mazen El-Haideri of McAfee, and Lawrence Kane of Transamerica. Together, they discuss their upcoming general session, “The $800B Marketplace Opportunity: How CPO’s are Turning Cloud Spend into Savings and Speed” which takes place on Wednesday, October 8th at the Omni Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, AZ.  They share their perspectives on how sourcing and supply chain professionals can elevate their role from tactical operators to trusted strategic partners. Drawing on real-world experiences, they explore how credibility, collaboration, and storytelling can transform procurement into a driver of organizational value.

Listen in as Satyen Pathak, Managing Director–India for ProcureAbility, shares his predictions for the future of procurement and his tips for future-proofing procurement operations in an interview with Dawn Tiura, CEO & President of SIG. While many procurement best practices—like category management, procurement transformation, strategic sourcing, communicating procurement’s strategic importance to the business, and building supplier relationships for the long term—will remain at the heart of CPOs’ strategies, emerging trends will reroute the path to success. Learn how to incorporate and leverage the latest influences, including: The impact of Generative AI. A global focus on environmental, social, and governance. The possibilities of improved data analytics, machine learning, and risk solutions.

In this podcast episode, Dawn Tiura interviews Dina Ghobrial, founder and CEO of Halo AI, about her upcoming Summit session, "Operational Risk Intelligence: Designing Future-Ready Programs that Scale." Dina, along with Becky Newton of Ansys will discuss the importance of designing scalable risk programs that can adapt to rapidly evolving threats, the need for real-time data in risk management, and practical steps for procurement and compliance teams to enhance their risk assessment processes. To hear more, join us at the Global Executive Summit Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa from October 6-8th!

In this podcast episode, Dawn Tiura interviews Robert Reynolds, co-founder and CEO of Tangible Intelligence, discussing the evolving landscape of procurement technology and the impact of AI. They explore the challenges faced by procurement professionals, the importance of selecting the right technology, and the potential use cases for AI in streamlining processes. Reynolds emphasizes the need for quick wins and the ethical considerations surrounding AI deployment, while also highlighting the rapid advancements in technology that can transform procurement functions.

In this podcast episode, Dawn Tiura interviews Remi Legorrec, the CRO and co-founder of Flowie, an AI-powered orchestration platform for procurement and finance. Remi shares insights from his experience at the pitch showdown during the Global Executive Summit, his background in engineering and strategic consulting, and the evolution of Flowie. The conversation delves into the concepts of agentic orchestration, intelligent automation, and the role of generative AI in procurement. Remi emphasizes the importance of collaboration, data security, and the need for human involvement in decision-making processes, while also addressing concerns about AI hallucinations and biases. 

In this episode, Dawn Tiura discusses the upcoming SIG Global Executive Summit in Nashville with Jim Gruwell of Smurfit Westrock and Pramod Sethumadhavan of GEP.  They give a sneak peek into their general session, Fragmented to Future-Proof: How Smurfit Westrock Engineered a High-Impact Procurement Transformation, which focuses on the transformation of procurement at Smurfit Westrock. Together they explore the evolving role of procurement, the challenges faced in shifting mindsets from transactional to strategic approaches, and the integration of digital tools to enhance efficiency. The conversation highlights the importance of trust, communication, and a long-term vision in achieving successful procurement transformation.

In this podcast, Dawn Tiura hosts Matthew Buckingham of Focal Point and Marc Behring of Messer to discuss their upcoming session, Procurement's Evolving Role: Beyond Cost Savings, at the Global Executive Summit in Nashville. They explore how procurement teams can balance short-term cost savings with long-term value creation, the importance of supplier relationships, the role of automation in enhancing these relationships, and the necessity of integrating risk management into procurement processes. The discussion emphasizes the need for innovation within procurement to drive competitive advantage and the importance of understanding human relationships in the procurement field.

In this podcast episode, Dawn Tiura welcomes Tom Petit and Lorenz Pallhuber, two of the three co-founders of Didero—one of the three finalists competing in the "Startup Pitch Showdown" on April 3rd at the GES Summit in Nashville. Tom and Lorenz share insights into the challenges supply chain teams face and how Didero’s innovative solutions are transforming the industry. Their conversation highlights the importance of automating mundane tasks, empowering professionals to focus on strategic decision-making, and the broader impact of their technology on procurement.

In this podcast episode, Dawn Tiura sits down with Ankur Srivastava, founder and CEO of Flywl, one of three finalists competing in the “Startup Pitch Showdown” on April 3rd at the GES Summit in Nashville. Flywl is on a mission to transform cloud marketplaces and procurement processes. Ankur shares his entrepreneurial journey, what inspired him to launch Flywl, and how the company is streamlining the buyer experience in cloud marketplaces. He dives into the critical role of understanding buyer needs, integrating seamlessly with existing procurement systems, and fostering collaboration to drive real change in the industry. The episode wraps up with a call to action, inviting listeners to connect with Flywl and explore their groundbreaking solutions.