ISM—Carolinas-Virginia, Inc.

Procurement leaders are under pressure to do more than manage spend—they’re expected to drive measurable business value. This member-only webinar explores how AI-native cost intelligence is reshaping procurement into a strategic profit lever.

Join Gautam Pasari, Founder and CEO of True ValueHub, a 2025 ISM Supply Chain Trailblazer winner, for a focused discussion and case study on how organizations can move upstream in the cost lifecycle, increase transparency across global supply networks, and accelerate sourcing decisions without compromising rigor. You’ll gain practical insight into how AI is enabling faster, more informed collaboration across engineering, sourcing, and supplier ecosystems.

What you’ll learn:

• Why early-stage cost intelligence matters
  Understand how influencing the first 70–80% of cost during design can unlock greater savings and reduce downstream trade-offs.
• How to build transparency and tariff resilience
  See how breaking costs into clear drivers—materials, manufacturing, logistics, and carbon—creates a shared understanding with suppliers and strengthens your ability to model and respond to tariffs and trade shifts.
• How AI is accelerating sourcing cycles
  Explore how AI-enabled workflows can compress RFQ timelines from months to days, enabling real-time collaboration and more strategic decision-making.

Learning Objectives

• Identify how early-stage cost intelligence influences 70–80% of total product cost and apply this insight to improve design-phase decision-making.
• Evaluate cost drivers across materials, manufacturing, logistics, and carbon to improve transparency, strengthen supplier alignment, and model the impact of tariffs and trade changes.
• Apply AI-enabled approaches to accelerate RFQ and sourcing processes, reducing cycle times and enabling more effective real-time collaboration.

Corporate travel has evolved far beyond simply booking flights and hotels. Today's organizations are looking to optimize spend, improve traveler experiences, strengthen governance, reduce risk, and leverage data-driven insights to make smarter business decisions.

Join us for an engaging discussion on how leading organizations are transforming their travel management programs through strategic sourcing, advanced analytics, and emerging AI capabilities. Learn how procurement and travel leaders are partnering to create policies that balance cost savings with employee experience, sustainability, compliance, and business objectives.

Whether your organization manages a mature travel program or is looking to improve visibility and governance, this session will provide practical insights and actionable strategies that can immediately enhance your travel management approach.

During this webinar, you'll learn:

·         Common challenges organizations face when evaluating or onboarding travel management programs

·         Where hidden travel costs and compliance gaps often exist

·         How sourcing strategies can improve supplier performance and reduce travel spend

·         The importance of travel analytics, reporting, and travel lane optimization

·         How AI is transforming travel management platforms, policy compliance, and traveler insights

·         Best practices for travel governance, approval workflows, and policy management

·         The growing role of sustainability in corporate travel and meetings management

·         Practical recommendations for building a more strategic, data-driven travel program

Whether you are responsible for procurement, finance, travel management, or supplier relationships, you'll leave with new ideas for turning corporate travel into a strategic business advantage.

This webinar provides knowledge regarding the many benefits that come with being a part of the ISM community. Join us and learn about the essential tools, vibrant community, and exceptional learning that enhances your professional development. You'll also gain insight into the array of programs, services, and resources that are available to you through your membership.