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Bob Murphy , CPO at IBM , discusses digital transformation and the effect COVID-19 has had on his organisation ’ s operations and the wider industry
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BBM is a global technology company with a leading cloud platform . Founded in 1911 , it has become the largest technology and consulting employer globally , with more than 350,000 employees serving clients in 170 countries worldwide .
Bob Murphy is the Chief Procurement Officer at IBM . With over 40 years in the industry , Murphy is a highly experienced procurement executive and has overseen the rise of digital transformation first-hand in the industry . “ For IBM , as well as for many other companies who have progressed on this journey , the transformation of procurement has been driven by innovation ,” explains Murphy . “ The innovation of technology has played a huge role in our transformation , as we initially moved from manual to electronic processes and systems . In recent years , the introduction of technologies like cloud , AI , advanced analytics , blockchain and RPA have enabled procurement to reach new
OCTOBER 2020