THE PROCUREMENT INTERVIEW
Coupa’ s Make Margins Multiply event advancement but also evolution in how procurement professionals work.
“ Digital transformation is not an overnight fix – it requires continuous investment and change,” João emphasises.
As AI capabilities continue to evolve, procurement teams must stay ahead of emerging trends, applying AI to various business use cases to remain proactive in their planning.
While many understand the value of AI, organisations often struggle with implementation.
“ While the value of AI is largely understood, many don’ t know where to start or which applications best align with their long-term goals,” notes João.“ Coupa can be a guide and tool in unlocking opportunities for growth and driving overall smarter, more strategic outcomes.”
The road to autonomous spend management Looking to the remainder of 2025, João outlines an ambitious vision for the future of procurement.
“ Our vision for the future is clear – eliminating the manual work that slows businesses down and moving towards truly autonomous spend management,” he asserts.“ AI has always been at the core of our platform and we’ re continuously pushing the boundaries to help businesses
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