INTELLIGENT PROCUREMENT manage spend , they now manage carbon footprint and more ,” he says . “ It will fall to procurement to take the leading role in ESG initiatives , or at the very least serve as the central hub for all the data required to tackle ESG initiatives to be sourced , stored and shared with the right parties .”
“Procurement teams are on the front lines , protecting companies from supply chain risk , in addition to reducing costs ”
JENNIFER CHAPLAIN , SOLUTION ENGINEERING & CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT PRINCIPAL AT AERA
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