In this four-part special series, host Philip Ideson speaks with members of the LavenirAI team about the current and future impact of AI on procurement. In each episode, they explore key aspects of the topic to prepare procurement for the changes to come, and for the changes that are already here.  In this first episode, Philip is joined by Clive R. Heal, Founder and CEO at LavenirAI, to explore what the procurement metaverse is, how to leverage it, and the transformational impact it is already having on procurement today. Key topics include: The procurement metaverse, what it is and how it will impact procurement’s day-to-day Procurement’s skill set of the future Embracing opportunity and facing fears around AI Links: Clive R. Heal on LinkedIn [POD] Special Series: AI-Empowered Procurement