Reinventing Procurement: From Cost Center to Innovation Driver

An MIT SMR Executive Interview commissioned by Amazon Business

Procurement is undergoing a digital revolution. No longer a back-office cost center, it’s emerging as a strategic driver of business innovation, resilience, and sustainability.

In this executive Q&A, Todd Heimes, worldwide director and general manager of Amazon Business, discusses how leading organizations are transforming procurement to deliver strategic value.

Key insights include:

How AI, machine learning, and big data are reshaping supplier management
The role of blockchain in improving supply chain transparency
Why procurement is essential to achieving ESG and sustainability goals
How to attract and develop tech-savvy procurement talent
What’s next for e-procurement and digital ecosystems

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