SupplyChain Magazine March 2018 | Page 154

Raman Singh , Global Procurement Head at Dabur International , reveals how a blend of emotional and artificial intelligence is powering a transformation in the company ’ s global supply chain

Worldwide expansion can be the defining achievement for a business – but such success doesn ’ t come easily .

Conquering each corner of the globe presents major challenges for every key stakeholder in a company , and those in the procurement division know better than most about what it takes to ensure efficiency in very different markets .
Technology is a major help for supply chain leaders . Recent innovations have led to most procurement operations becoming obsolete only after a few years . With businesses in the midst of confronting the inevitability of the ‘ Fourth Industrial Revolution ’, technology such as artificial intelligence ( AI ) is now mission-critical for the compatibility of a supply chain .
As Global Procurement Head for Dabur International , the global expansion arm of Dabur Group India , Raman Singh is overseeing a technology-driven transformation of the company ’ s procurement strategy . Yet , while
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