Enter the world of AI and how it's transforming businesses…
Join Amanda Prochaska and Ward Karson for an exclusive deep-dive into procurement's next evolution
Amanda and Ward explore how Rain bridges the gap between what procurement data tells you and what you actually need to know. It's the difference between "Show me all contracts expiring in Q3" and "." What is the total value of my contracts with Cisco.”
Ward shares the origin story of how Raindrop's founders - procurement and technology veterans from Silicon Valley - decided to solve a problem that goes deeper than technical integration. They asked: Why should procurement feel like archaeology? Why should finding the right supplier, understanding spend patterns, or tracking contract compliance require a PhD in your own systems?
The implications go beyond user satisfaction. When procurement tools are intuitive and responsive, procurement teams spend less time fighting their systems and more time creating strategic value. Ward shares specific examples of how this translates to measurable business impact at organizations like, Williams Sonoma, Amex Global Business Travel, Western Digital and Yum! Brands.
Every procurement platform claims seamless integration. Most deliver something closer to "eventually functional with significant IT support." Ward discusses RainConnect, Raindrop's API-first architecture, not as a technical feature, but as a philosophical commitment to working within existing enterprise ecosystems rather than demanding they be rebuilt around the procurement platform.
Announcing Wonder Services' partnership with Raindrop Systems
Raindrop represents what we look for in transformation technology: platforms that work how people actually work, deploy rapidly, and deliver measurable results. Combined with our transformation expertise, this partnership gives organizations a complete path from procurement challenges to competitive advantage. We are happy to facilitate conversations for those ready to explore what's possible.
They're not just another vendor seeking exposure; they're practitioners who understand that procurement's future depends on technology that enhances human expertise rather than replacing it. Ward's insights come from leading operations at a company that's genuinely disrupting how procurement technology is conceived, designed, and implemented. This conversation offers a preview of where the entire industry is heading.
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