

Master Agile Sourcing: AI's Role in Supply Chain Success with Sam Jenks
9 snips Aug 6, 2025
Join Sam Jenks, Chief Revenue Officer at Kodiak Hub, as he unpacks the transformative power of AI in supply chain management. He shares strategies for navigating geopolitical risks, tariffs, and market disruptions while making the shift to agile sourcing. Discover the importance of understanding vendor tiers and how technology can elevate procurement processes. Sam emphasizes the vital role of reshoring and nearshoring, urging businesses to innovate and adapt in an ever-changing landscape.
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Sam Jenks' Career Path
- Sam Jenks fell into procurement by chance and cut his teeth at Kodiak Hub.
- He highlights the key role procurement plays in driving sustainable, smart sourcing and partnerships.
Evolved Procurement Roles
- Procurement now extends beyond cost reduction to transparency, resilience, and sustainability.
- Agile sourcing is essential for navigating today's volatile supply chains.
Supplier Tier Visibility Challenges
- Many businesses struggle with understanding beyond first-tier suppliers.
- There is no easy tech 'silver bullet' to instantly map entire supply chains.