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'AI has the potential to fundamentally reshape the role of procurement': Amazon Business tells us why AI could…

As AI continues to help the world of work evolve, more and more roles are increasingly embracing the technology in a bid to improve efficiency and value for money.

Perhaps nowhere is that more important than procurement - often a neglected area of interest, it plays a vital role for businesses across all industries, and has proved ripe for AI innovation so far.

We spoke to Amy Worth, Director Amazon Business UK and Public Sector Customers EU, to find out more.

AI is becoming increasingly embedded in procurement. Where are you seeing AI-powered purchasing insights deliver the greatest value for organisations today?

AI is helping procurement teams move beyond simply processing transactions to making faster, more informed decisions. Many organisations face increasing pressure to do more with fewer resources, making data-driven insights more valuable than ever. Yet, a fifth of decision-makers say they lack systems to monitor and manage risk...

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