AI and Procurement: How the UK’s New Policy is Shaping the Future
The UK Government’s latest update to its AI policy is a significant milestone in embracing AI’s transformative power, especially for procurement and public sector efficiency. Recommendations like PILOT (framework for sourcing AI), SCALE (scalable AI tech stacks), and smart procurement show a clear commitment to leveraging AI not just as a technology but as a […]
How Listening Elevates Business Leadership
Recently, I was at the Digital Nigeria International Conference. I met two incredible young men who are building great tech products. I gave them the chance to pitch to me during our discussion, but neither of them had the patience to listen to my points or address some of my genuine concerns about their business […]
Talent in Procurement and Supply Chain
How do we ensure the development of talent in procurement and supply chain in a world shaped by emerging technologies and other conflicting realities? I find it intriguing explaining this to my kids from the point of view they can comprehend. As an example i often mentioned that: 📌 Procurement isn’t just about sourcing—it shapes […]
DeepSeek and AI Revolution: Redefining Efficiency, Innovation, and the AI Supply Chain
Chinese startup DeepSeek is making waves in the AI industry, capturing attention with innovative, cost-efficient AI models rivalling better-funded U.S. players like OpenAI. Last month, DeepSeek-V3 stunned the tech community by delivering performance on par with top-tier AI models. This week, the company impressed again with R1, its foray into AI reasoning. These breakthroughs signify […]
The New Era of Research: How AI and Innovation Are Reshaping Industry
Research, Innovation, Invention, and AI The purpose of research is simple—investigate, develop, validate, and or even challenge existing ideas. It’s about finding better ways to understand and solve problems. In many cases, it even leads to real-world implementation of new approaches. Before I completed my PhD, I often heard people make sweeping statements about its […]