IT professionals involved in shaping, implementing, and managing their organization's supply chain operations are counting on artificial intelligence (AI) to help make those operations more efficient and effective. Just how much they're expecting from AI became evident in a recent IDG survey of 150 IT professionals across the U.S. AI clearly topped all emerging technologies: 57% of the respondents said AI would have the greatest impact on their supply chain in the coming two years. In practice, of course, AI technologies such as machine learning, natural language processing, and pattern recognition will often work hand-in-hand with data analytics, IoT, and other technologies. For example, AI is already helping data analytics systems identify trends and other valuable information--information that often is buried in massive volumes of data that comes from many diverse sources, IoT sensors included. The intersection of AI and the supply chain will be multifaceted and wide-ranging.

Register below to listen to and/or download Ardent's latest webinar recording: Ardent Partners' analysts, Andrew Bartolini and Matt York lead a highly interactive discussion on the Procurement Technology Outlook for 2017. Building on Ardent's extensive repository of sourcing and procurement automation research, data, and expertise, this webinar will provide attendees with a "technology and innovation outlook" for 2017 that will help them understand the impact of today's progressive solutions on all relevant processes including strategic sourcing, procurement/P2P, and supplier management. This webinar will also focus on the technologies that unlock greater strategic value in the areas of Big Data and analytics as well as artificial intelligence, machine learning, sourcing optimization, and other cutting-edge technologies. This webinar will utilize Ardent Partners' latest market research data and the expertise of its analyst team to help Chief Procurement Officers and other procurement and sourcing leaders understand the latest technology trends and innovations and ultimately identify the best-fit solutions for their requirements and budgets. This webinar will be a must-attend for any procurement or supply management leader looking to make a near-term technology investment.