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The Impact of AI in Supply Management: The Rise of Intelligent Procurement (Intelligent Procurement Series)
Author(s): Melissa Drew (Author)
- Publisher: J. Ross Publishing
- Publication Date: June 2, 2026
- Language: English
- Print length: 296 pages
- ISBN-10: 1604272155
- ISBN-13: 9781604272154
Book Description
Moving beyond the hype, The Impact of AI in Supply Managementexplains how advanced analytics, machine learning, and generative AI can be responsibly integrated into procurement’ s strategy, operating model, and culture. With a strong emphasis on trust, governance, and explainability, this book shows how AI becomes a structural capability— not a bolt-on tool— reshaping how procurement delivers value across the enterprise.
What truly distinguishes this work is its people-centered approach to intelligent procurement. With insights tailored for executives, practitioners, suppliers, and regulators, the book positions AI not as a threat to procurement professionals but as a force that elevates their strategic impact, resilience, and relevance. Readers will gain an end-to-end view of AI’ s impact across spend analytics, supplier management, contracts, risk, and sustainability, leaving them equipped to lead with clarity, confidence, and responsibility in an AI-enabled future.
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About the Author
Melissa Drew is an international keynote speaker with over 30 years of experience in data and digital transformation. Her professional career has contributed to her breadth and depth of knowledge working in the private sector, with start-ups, and as a consultant with Kearny, Deloitte, and IBM. She focuses on how emerging technologies impact procurement and supply chain organizations. Ms. Drew was ranked #34 of the Top 100 Women in Supply Chain 2023, was named a Top 25 Global Consultant in 2025, and is a Top 50 Global Thought Leader and Influencer in 2024.
