SupplyChain Magazine July 2019 | Page 47

$ 200bn + Spend managed yearly

2003

Year founded

160 + Approximate number of employees

47 someone tells you that there are people able to do it in two hours then it forces you to think to yourself that there ’ s still lots of work to be done . By only reflecting on your own data – you can only go so far . It ’ s important to always be aware of where you are compared to others .”
While Teppala admits the future is impossible to predict , he affirms that AI will continue to be an increasingly influential force at Sievo , and for procurement leaders across the globe .
“ We ’ re beginning to see an increased number of applications where AI can be used and achieving much more concrete results out of the AI .” With technology transformation showing no signs of slowing , it remains key to implement software that will allow operations to drive forward without negating the need for humans . Establishing a key balance is vital .
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