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Sep 2024
48m 51s

Revolutionizing Procurement: Tom Kieley’...

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How are supply chain leaders addressing disruptions and improving supplier relationships?In this episode, host Scott W. Luton speaks with Tom Kieley, CEO and co-founder of SourceDay, about how automation and AI are reshaping procurement and supplier collaboration. The conversation highlights SourceDay’s approach to reducing inefficiencies by automating purch ... Show More
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