Are you still trying to build "faster horses" with AI, or are you ready to build the autonomous "car"?
In 2025, many organisations experienced a familiar AI scenario: rapid prototyping that generated amazing initial feedback, followed quickly by low adoption and questions about real business value. It is time to move past generic models and one-size-fits-all solutions.
Watch back on-demand to explore the hard-won lessons learned from deploying AI agents in procurement and supply chain operations. Experts from GEP broke down the mechanics of a truly autonomous operation and showed how to drive measurable outcomes.
We learned:
- How pre-trained, purpose-built AI agents outperform generic models to deliver end-to-end orchestration from day one
- Why combining deep domain knowledge with your data is the critical "energy" needed to boost agentic AI accuracy and business relevance
- How to implement "Steering" (value-first use cases), "Brakes" (governance and policy control), and a "Dashboard" (KPIs) to keep AI aligned with your strategy.
- The practical transition from manual processes with AI assistants, to semi-autonomous "cruise control," and finally to fully autonomous "self-driving" workflows.
CIPS members may claim one hour's CPD for watching this webinar. Register now to watch back on-demand.
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Time to Lead: insights from the CIPS Global State of Procurement & Supply 2026
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Rakhi is involved in architecting cutting-edge digital solutions at GEP and supporting our clients in their digital transformation journey for procurement and supply chain. She also leads the digitization and automation of GEP’s managed services to provide our clients best-in-class user experience and higher value in our partnerships.
Rakhi brings over 30 years of diverse procurement and supply chain experience across several industries and categories. Prior to GEP, Rakhi worked with Infosys, where she led the domain consulting group for several sectors, and with the Aditya Birla Group.
She has received several recognitions for contributions to the field of supply chain management. In 2023, Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive honored her with the Women in Supply Chain award. This accolade celebrates female leaders in supply chain for their achievements and mentorship efforts. This year, Supply & Demand Chain Executive named her a recipient of the 2024 Pros to Know award, in the Lifetime Achievement category. The award recognizes executives whose accomplishments offer a road map for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage.
Rakhi holds a postgraduate diploma in materials management from the Indian Institute of Materials Management. Outside work, her passion is dance, which she continues to practice.
Vlad is a Senior Manager and a leading expert in AI for procurement at GEP. With close to a decade of experience in management consulting and technology, he collaborates with industry leaders to accelerate digital transformation. Vlad excels in strategizing, developing, and implementing advanced Generative AI tools to help organizations reach their full potential. He holds an MSc in Data Science from Tilburg University and a BSc in Business Administration from the Hanze University, both in the Netherlands.