Procurement Magazine April 2025 | Page 59

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Make margins multiply with Coupa
“ There is no big data with your own data and the best data makes for the best AI,” says João.“ Coupled with AI, our goal is to grow that US $ 7tn in visibility to 10X in spending.”
This vast pool of data enables Coupa to offer something its competitors cannot: community-driven insights that optimise not just procurement, but also invoicing, payments and ESG goals.
“ AI can help us to enhance trend predictions, automate tasks and identify issues at an early stage, ultimately ensuring that businesses are staying ahead and making intelligent decisions,” João explains.
Unlike competitors that offer isolated tools, Coupa’ s integrated platform provides organisations with real-time insights to spot and address potential issues before they escalate, ensuring stability in an unpredictable environment. This comprehensive approach is particularly crucial in today’ s landscape, where complexity has become the norm.
The platform’ s ability to combine advanced analytics with the collective intelligence of its user community empowers procurement leaders to optimise their supply chains, reduce costs and make faster, more confident decisions.
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