Explore the podcast → https://ibm.biz/BdbUVC In this AI in Action episode, David Levy speaks with Lorie Meola about how IBM is transforming procurement through AI adoption and data management. Lorie explains how focusing on good-enough enterprise data, supported by data transparency and data visualization, leads to faster insights and better decisions. She shares how agentic AI helps teams move away from manual work and focus on higher-value outcomes. The conversation also highlights the cultural change required for digital transformation, including leadership support and iteration. The episode shows how modern procurement can drive efficiency, insight and business impact across the enterprise. 0:00 - Intro 02:24 - Procurement is often viewed as a cost center, not a strategic partner 04:41 - The tipping point that triggered procurement transformation 06:02 - Why procurement transformation is as much cultural as technical 09:11 - How “perfect data” slowed procurement transformation 14:30 - AI and good-enough data power procurement change 17:39 - Making IBM procurement solutions transferable to clients 23:06 - Procurement transformation that fits the current journey 26:00 - Talking directly to data: The future of enterprise AI 31:49 - Procurement success through transparent, “good enough” data 33:16 - The evolving role of procurement in business strategy AI news is moving fast. Keep your business ahead with updates about AI advancements, strategies and expert perspectives → https://ibm.biz/BdbUVQ The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of IBM or any other organization or entity. #ibm #aiinprocurement #leadershipinsights #processoptimization #businessimpact

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