#supplychain #procurement #logistics #ai #data #digitalization #human #italy Welcome to Supply Chain Pioneers! In this episode, join Adriano Garibotto, Co-Founder and Board Member of Creatives Group, as he shares his extensive journey from construction and engineering to pioneering AI solutions in procurement. Discover how Adriano's visionary approach has transformed data management and spend analytics, and learn about the crucial role of clean data, supervised AI, and the balance between technology and human expertise. Adriano also delves into the challenges and advantages of growing an IT-based company in Italy and provides insightful parallels between cooking, coffee, and AI training. Don't miss this engaging conversation about innovation, technology, and the future of procurement. 00:00 Introduction to Supply Chain Pioneers 00:39 Meet Adriano Garibotto 00:57 From Construction to Consultancy 02:05 The Shift to AI in Procurement 03:58 Challenges and Innovations in Early 2000s 06:35 The Importance of Clean Data 16:53 AI Solutions for Procurement 22:39 Global Expansion and Italian Roots 28:18 Future of AI and Human Collaboration 30:38 Personal Insights and Hobbies 35:21 Conclusion and Farewell