Navigating Trade Turbulence: How AI Powers Smarter Finance, Procurement & Supply Chain Strategies

In today’s volatile trade environment, U.S. tariffs and economic uncertainty are reshaping business strategies across industries. Tariffs and trade disputes are increasing workloads in strategic functions — finance, supply chain and procurement — by as much as 30%, intensifying the complexity of financial planning, sourcing, inventory management, pricing, and capital allocation.

As organizations seek resilience, AI is emerging as a powerful enabler of agility and performance. From dynamic analytics and simulations to generative AI agents that automate compliance, support negotiations, and free up millions of hours, AI is redefining how leading companies respond to global volatility — without adding headcount.

In this timely webcast, Vin Kumar, Principal, Digital Finance & GBS Practice, The Hackett Group and Vik Thakur, Finance, Accounting and Procurement Solutions Leader, Conduent, Inc. will unpack how leading organizations are reengineering their operating models and embedding advanced AI capabilities to outpace disruption. As global trade tensions, tariffs and economic shocks accelerate complexity, you’ll gain actionable insights into how finance, procurement and supply chain leaders are leveraging AI — from predictive analytics to generative agents — to make smarter, faster decisions, optimize resources and build lasting resilience.