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What about artificial intelligence ? There is no simple answer to any question about AI , particularly in terms of how best to harness it for businesses .
But there are already several areas within Indirect Procurement where AI can play a big role in bringing efficiency and effectiveness to our day-to-day jobs .
Gerardo says : “ We are already looking at the application of chatbots to help us perform routine tasks more efficiently . We are also looking at the application of AI to the contract creation process . Part of the key work of indirect procurement is to make sure that we protect the business by ensuring that we put together contracts that , should anything go wrong , we protect Syngenta Group .
“ The team is also keen to understand how to leverage predictive analytics within our data analytics tool , which could be a real game changer .”
Using tech to manage dispersed workforce Another area of tech that is making a more immediate impact is an international Managed Service Provider ( MSP ) programme aimed at managing external employees , particularly externally deployed specialists .
Supplied by Magnit , it enables access to an expanded supplier base , providing access to a wider pool of temporary workers and niche specialists . It also :
• Enhances visibility and compliance by offering greater transparency in tracking deployed workers and ensuring adherence to regulations
• Streamlines processes through a centralised platform for managing external personnel , simplifying contract ordering , supervision and invoicing
• Offers consistency and assurance by maintaining standardised practices and compliance across different countries where Syngenta operates
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