The DPW Podcast

Website: https://dpw.ai/ In this live podcast session, we will explore how CCEP is redesigning the Procurement organisation, processes and creating a new AI first digital backbone together, creating a global model in which operational work is streamlined and AI augments exactly where it can create the most value for people. We will discuss how the APX program led CCEP’s three-year transformation that has recoded how Procurement works across 31 countries, embedding AI into the operating model from the ground up. Guest: - Ralf Peters, VP Procurement, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Host: - Matthias Gutzmann, Founder, DPWFollow our socials: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-procurement-world/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalProcurementInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dpw.ai/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DigitalProcurementWorld/

Website: https://dpw.ai/ AI is changing procurement by taking on time consuming tasks, speeding up decision making and creating more space for strategic work. The conversation explores trust in AI, the future of procurement technology, changing supplier relationships and why communication, adaptability and human judgment will matter even more in the years ahead. Guest: - Falak Farhan, Category Manager, American Airlines Host: - Victor Bueno, Content and Speaking Manager, DPWFollow our socials: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-procurement-world/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalProcurementInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dpw.ai/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DigitalProcurementWorld/

Website: https://dpw.ai/ Three experienced procurement leaders explore why the traditional leadership playbook is no longer enough, how CPOs can deliver value beyond savings, and which capabilities matter most in an era of constant disruption. The conversation covers resilience, business acumen, career development, networking, integrity, AI adoption, and the leadership mindset needed to drive meaningful transformation. Guests: - Susanna Webber, CPO, Merck - Farryn Melton, Former CPO, Bristol Myers Squibb - Lisa Martin, Former CPO, GSK Host: - Jennifer SieberFollow our socials: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-procurement-world/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalProcurementInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dpw.ai/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DigitalProcurementWorld/

Website: https://dpw.ai/ Successful AI transformation in procurement starts with getting the fundamentals right. From people and processes to data and technology, the focus is on making AI practical, trustworthy and easier to adopt across the organization. Guest: - Karthik Rama, CEO, Procurement DoctorsHost: - Ishaan Dua, Marketing Manager, DPW Follow our socials: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-procurement-world/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalProcurementInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dpw.ai/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DigitalProcurementWorld/

Website: https://dpw.ai/ Supply chain risk is becoming more complex as geopolitical exposure, foreign influence, cybersecurity and deeper supplier networks reshape what procurement teams need to monitor. Better data, continuous monitoring and AI can help organizations cut through the noise, uncover hidden risks and make faster, more informed decisions. Guest: - Vince Gross, Craft Co. Host: - Amy Fong, Partner Sourcing & VMO, Everest GroupFollow our socials: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-procurement-world/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalProcurementInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dpw.ai/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DigitalProcurementWorld/

Website: https://dpw.ai/ From 100 people in New York to a community ten times the size, DPW’s journey is a story of bold growth, strong culture and constant reinvention. The conversation explores how DPW has scaled, what RECODE means for the future of procurement and why the next chapter could be even bigger. Guest: - Herman Knevel, CEO, DPWHost: - Mathew Schulz, Founder, PennywurthFollow our socials: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-procurement-world/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalProcurementInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dpw.ai/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DigitalProcurementWorld/

Website: https://dpw.ai/ Explore how intake, orchestration, and agentic AI are changing procurement, with practical lessons on implementation, vendor selection, proving value quickly, and building a technology strategy that moves beyond the hype. Guests: - Nikhil Gaur, Director Strategic Projects & Research Analyst, Spend Matters - Scott Whelan, Senior Director, PfizerHost: - Chris Vessey, VP of Innovation & Customer Value, OROFollow our socials: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-procurement-world/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalProcurementInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dpw.ai/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DigitalProcurementWorld/

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Cloud marketplaces are becoming a major software purchasing channel, yet many procurement teams still lack visibility, governance, and a clear strategy. The conversation explores how these marketplaces work, why cross functional alignment matters, and how procurement can enable faster innovation without losing control.
 
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- Nick Miller, CEO, Pellucid Network
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- Amy Fong, Partner Sourcing & VMO, Everest GroupFollow our socials: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-procurement-world/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalProcurementInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dpw.ai/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DigitalProcurementWorld/

Website: https://dpw.ai/ Procurement leaders are being pushed to rethink their operating models as AI changes how work gets done. Chris Sawchuk and Robin Shahani explore why technology alone is not enough, how people, data, process and culture must evolve together, and what the future of human and machine collaboration could mean for procurement. Guest: - Robin Shahani, TroikaHub Host: - Chris Sawchuck, Principal & Global Procurement Advisory Practice Leader, The Hackett GroupFollow our socials: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-procurement-world/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalProcurementInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dpw.ai/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DigitalProcurementWorld/

Website: https://dpw.ai/ Cleveland Clinic is turning AI into practical procurement results by expanding team capacity, automating supplier negotiations, improving payment terms, and moving beyond pilots into real production use. The discussion also explores change management, supplier adoption, governance, and why waiting for the perfect AI solution can leave organizations behind. Guests: - Geoff Gates, , Cleveland Clinic - Michael Long, , PactumFollow our socials: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-procurement-world/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalProcurementInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dpw.ai/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DigitalProcurementWorld/