The DPW Podcast

Website: https://dpw.ai/ Coca-Cola shares how it transformed purchase-to-pay by moving beyond isolated process fixes and rebuilding the journey from the very first business idea through to supplier payment. The conversation explores the scale of Coca-Cola’s global complexity, the role of intake and orchestration, the importance of simplifying user experience, and how end-to-end transformation is helping reduce manual work, improve supplier onboarding, strengthen compliance, and unlock new opportunities with AI agents. Host: - Chris Vessey, VP of Innovation & Customer Value, ORO Labs Guests: - Wilbert Amador, Senior Director Business Process Procure to Pay, The Coca-Cola Company - Adrian Quinteros, VP Purchase to Pay Global Process Owner, The Coca-Cola Company 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/ Patrick McGee, author of Apple in China, joins DPW in New York to unpack how Apple became deeply tied to China’s rise as a manufacturing powerhouse. The conversation explores the scale of Apple’s supply chain dependency, the role it played in shaping China’s tech ecosystem, and what this means for the future of global manufacturing, AI infrastructure, and one of the world’s most valuable companies. Host: - Herman Knevel, CEO, DPW 
Guest: 
- Patrick McGee, NYT Bestselling Author of Apple in China 
 
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Website: https://dpw.ai/ Explore how AI, knowledge graphs, and agentic workflows are reshaping procurement operations. From simplifying complex buying processes and supplier onboarding to improving risk management, compliance, and user experience, the discussion examines what it takes to build a faster, smarter, and more business aligned procurement function at enterprise scale. Guest: - Sudhir Bhojwani, Co-Founder & CEO, ORO Labs Host:
- Matt Friedman, CPO, Kyndryl Follow our socials: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-procurement-world/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalProcurementInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/digitalprocurementworld/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DigitalProcurementWorld?mibextid=wwXIfr&mibextid=wwXIfr

Website: https://dpw.ai/ Procurement orchestration is evolving fast as AI agents begin handling supplier onboarding, invoice processing, and other manual workflows at scale. ServiceNow leaders Mark Labes and Colby Blakeman discuss how agentic AI is reshaping procurement, where humans still add the most value, and what the future of procurement operations could look like. Guests:
- Mark Labedz, Head of Finance, Supply Chain, & GBS Product Marketing, ServiceNow - Colby Blakeman, Senior Director Product Management, ServiceNow Host: - Chris Sawchuk, Principal & Global Procurement Advisory Practice Leader, The Hackett Group Follow our socials: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-procurement-world/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalProcurementInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/digitalprocurementworld/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DigitalProcurementWorld?mibextid=wwXIfr&mibextid=wwXIfr

Website: https://dpw.ai/ A deep conversation on the future of procurement, the rise of AI native companies, and the journey from Scout to LevelPath. From building delightful procurement experiences to using generative AI inside the company itself, this discussion explores how fast the industry is changing and what comes next. Guests: - Alex Yakubovich, Co-Founder & CEO, Levelpath - Stan Garber, Co-Founder & President, Levelpath Host: - Elouise Epstein, Partner, Kearney Follow our socials: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-procurement-world/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalProcurementInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/digitalprocurementworld/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DigitalProcurementWorld?mibextid=wwXIfr&mibextid=wwXIfr

Website: https://dpw.ai/ A conversation on building a global conference from the ground up, navigating early challenges and scaling while maintaining a distinct vision. The discussion explores how procurement has evolved into a strategic function, the growing impact of AI and technology, and why human connection and community remain central to the future of the industry. Hosts: - Spencer Penn, Co-Founder & CEO, Lightsource - Matthias Gutzmann, Founder, DPW Follow our socials: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-procurement-world/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalProcurementInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/digitalprocurementworld/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DigitalProcurementWorld?mibextid=wwXIfr&mibextid=wwXIfr

Website: https://dpw.ai/ A deep dive into how procurement is evolving through real world experience and research, from category management and supplier relationships to the growing role of AI. Drawing on insights from both industry and academia, the conversation explores what actually drives value, where most teams go wrong, and how procurement can move beyond process into true strategic impact. Guest: - Fabio Fontes, Country Procurement Head & PhD researcher, Sanofi | University of Twente Host: - Bertrand Maltaverne, Director Market Intelligence & Senior Analyst for Upstream Procurement, The Hackett Group Follow our socials: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-procurement-world/
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Website: https://dpw.ai/ A conversation with Zalando’s Director of Procurement on building a world class function inside a fast growing company. From starting from scratch to becoming a true ally to the business, it covers hiring for mindset, simplifying processes, and earning a seat at the table, while looking ahead at how data and AI will shape what comes next. Guest: - Alejandro Basterrechea, Director Indirect Procurement, Zalando Host: - Chris Sawchuk, Principal & Global Procurement Advisory Practice Leader, The Hackett Group Follow our socials: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-procurement-world/
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Raw material availability is under pressure from tariffs, geopolitical instability, and sustainability demands. As companies face growing uncertainty, procurement leaders must rethink how they secure critical inputs and safeguard supply continuity. This podcast will unpack the challenges, trade-offs, and opportunities shaping the future of raw material resilience.
 
Guest:
- Lars Bettermann, CPO, Bridgestone
Host:
- Marloes Strik, Global Head of Procurement, DORC International
 
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Discover how AI negotiation is reshaping procurement. This podcast dives into the journey of driving adoption, engaging stakeholders, and managing change to unlock Pactum’s full potential—turning initial challenges into 2x ROI and a new model for procurement.
 
Guests:
- Tom Kniveton, Head of Procurement Systems & Data, Rolls-Royce
- Dan Tunnicliffe, Director Solution Consulting, Pactum AI
Host:
- Bertrand Maltaverne, Director Market Intelligence & Senior Analyst for Upstream Procurement, The Hackett Group
 
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