About

The Emerging Technology Chapter is to empower procurement professionals with knowledge and tools to integrate sustainable practices into their procurement tech stack and processes, reducing environmental impact, improve supplier diversity and upholding labor and human rights. This chapter aims to foster innovation and learning in sustainable procurement, driving positive change across industries.

Chapter Strategy & Objectives

• Understand Emerging Technologies: Explore and comprehend emerging procurement technologies, including backbones and orchestration layers, to stay at the forefront of industry advancements.
• Facilitate Knowledge Sharing: Create sessions for sharing best practices, case studies, and insights among procurement professionals to foster a collaborative learning environment.
• Innovate and Implement Solutions: Encourage the development and adoption of innovative solutions that integrate sustainability into procurement processes.
• Support Professional Development: Provide resources, training, and networking opportunities to help procurement professionals enhance their skills and knowledge in sustainable procurement.
• Foster a Culture of Continuous Improvement: Encourage a mindset of continuous learning and improvement within the procurement community to keep pace with evolving technologies supporting sustainability challenges and opportunities.