Trump has promised to accelerate the production of American-made AI to compete against China for global leadership in the technology.

Although the goal is to guard the U.S. against any and all cyberattacks, Biden singled out China as the "most active and persistent threat." 

For procurement leaders and their teams, the opportunity is clear: AI adoption is no longer optional.

The latest technologies offer a vision of the future where sales associates are empowered to make consumers feel they are seen and known, not impersonal data caches.

Capgemini found that customer satisfaction with Gen AI technology has decreased year-over-year, dipping from 41% in 2023 to 37% in 2024.

Generative AI is changing the game for enterprise procurement, tackling some of the most persistent challenges that organizations face.

Nvidia also announced partnerships with automotive supplier Continental and autonomous vehicle company Aurora. 

The greatest benefits of tech in 2025 will be felt further back up the retail supply chain, where it can lower costs by better managing inventory and distribution.

As they enter the new year, businesses need to be preparing for the next holiday rush. Artificial intelligence can help.

Santosh Nair, chief product officer with GEP, explains how artificial intelligence is helping to drive “orchestration” in the procurement function.