CPO Insights #22

Welcome to CPO Insights #22, your monthly update on the world of Procurement, Digital Procurement and Supply Chain News, featuring insights from C-Level?executives.

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In the 54th issue of CPOstrategy, we were granted access to the group procurement team at Bosch, including Dr. Thomas Schulte, Head of Governance, Supply Chain Management Purchasing, to produce an incredible insight into purchasing and supply chain at the global provider of technology and services.

Plus, exclusive procurement content, interviews, and insights from:

? Stephanie Lang, Director and General Manager for Amazon Business, highlights the significance of the CPO role and provides actionable takeaways for businesses looking to leverage their product leadership effectively.

? Alexander Pilsl, Director of Procurement at TeamViewer, talks Al, agility, and driving procurement transformation with a unique approach to leveraging the partner ecosystem.

? Adriano Garibotto, Co-founder and Chief Sales & Marketing Officer at Creactives SpA, discusses the generation of enormous benefits for CPOs and supply chain chiefs through a unique brand of Al.

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Latest Stories from CPOstrategy Issue 54:

Bosch: Teaming Up, Governance, Procurement & Service

This month, our cover story highlights the group procurement team at Bosch, including Dr. Thomas Schulte, Head of Governance, where they're showcasing how their purchasing and supply chain operations remain both competitive and strategic.

"Normally, we get very good feedback because the suppliers know that Bosch is a very demanding customer. We know they like to work with Bosch because they often say, ‘We want to work with the best, so we can learn from you. We know that we have different options through which you are supporting us such as training, explanations, and discussions.’ It’s a win-win situation."

Amazon Business: Why CPOs need a seat at the C-suite table

Stephanie Lang, Director and General Manager for Amazon Business, highlights the significance of the CPO role and provides actionable takeaways for businesses looking to leverage their product leadership effectively.

“The role of a CPO has evolved from being focused purely on cost reduction and compliance to now encompassing strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and driving innovation. Today, CPOs are positioned as strategic partners, helping an organisation navigate the complexities of procurement."

Teamviewer: A Unique Approach to Procurement

Alexander Pilsl, Director of Procurement at TeamViewer, talks AI, agility, and driving procurement transformation with a unique approach to leveraging the partner ecosystem.

“I believe in networks and ecosystems. Procurement is an ecosystem function. We bring the company together. All the various departments, all the stakeholders — we connect them to the outside world, to the supply network; we build bridges, and we share knowledge.”

Creactives SpA: Artificial Intelligence with a Human Touch

Adriano Garibotto, Co-founder and Chief Sales & Marketing Officer at Creactives SpA, discusses the generation of enormous benefits for CPOs and supply chain chiefs through a unique brand of AI.

“You cannot go through a million material purchase order positions trying to understand each item in turn. There is no way to achieve these things. You need a machine. And if you need the machine, semantics are crucial.”

Thanks for reading CPO Insights #22!

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