Rebeca Obregon, President of Farnell, offers a deep dive into the rapidly evolving electronic component distribution landscape, exploring how artificial intelligence, digital transformation and adaptability are reshaping the industry's future. From navigating pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions to understanding emerging growth opportunities, Obregon provides expert insights into the complex world of electronic component distribution and shares what leading companies are doing to adapt and succeed.

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Dave Doherty, President of DigiKey, unpacks the dynamic world of electronic component distribution, exploring how AI, digital transformation and innovative strategies are reshaping the industry's future. From navigating global disruptions to embracing cutting-edge technologies, Doherty offers a compelling glimpse into the technological revolution driving supply chain innovation.

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Hayne Shumate, SVP of Internet Business at Mouser Electronics, reveals how the electronic component distribution industry is navigating digital transformation, AI integration and global supply chain challenges. From e-commerce strategies to the potential societal impacts of automation, Shumate offers a compelling insider's perspective on the future of electronic component engineering and procurement.

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Agentic AI is revolutionizing procurement—transforming mundane tasks into strategic opportunities. Rory O'Brien, Vice President of Client Experience at Tonkean, reveals how AI agents can automate complex processes, from supplier searches to RFP analysis, allowing procurement professionals to focus on high-value relationship building.

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Moving beyond traditional cost-cutting, Wasif Bokhari, Senior Vice President and Head of Procurement at TCW, shares strategies for procurement leaders to transform vendors into true business partners to better navigate supply chain disruptions and drive organizational innovation.

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Shashi Mandapaty, principal and managing director of Synapsys and former CPO at Johnson & Johnson, reveals the transformative potential of generative AI in procurement. Dive into a candid discussion about the barriers holding back Gen AI adoption and the exciting future of procurement as the technology looks to inevitably overcome such challenges.

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In this episode, Russ Stewart, retired SVP of Global Procurement at Tyson Foods, reveals why procurement is at a critical tipping point. With AI technologies rapidly evolving, procurement is transforming from a transactional function to a strategic business partner. Stewart shares insights on how companies can leverage technologies to reshape procurement’s role in driving innovation and growth.

Recorded on-site at the marcus evans CPO & Supply Chain Summit.

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Ryan Manes, Senior Director of Automotive & Industrial Products at o9 Solutions, reveals how modern companies are revolutionizing supplier relationship management. Discover how AI, radical transparency and strategic collaboration are transforming supplier relationships from a transactional process to a dynamic, intelligent partnership, and learn why sharing more information—not less—can lead to unprecedented supply chain resilience and success.

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