APSentra Launches "Behind Procurement" Live Webinar Series,

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario - June 15, 2026 - PRLog -- APSentra, a global platform uniting procurement and supply chain expertise, has launched its first live webinar under the new "Behind Procurement" series. The debut session, Procurement as a Strategic Finance Function During Recession, brought together senior industry leaders to explore how procurement can evolve beyond cost reduction and become a core driver of financial resilience.

Set against a backdrop of ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty, the discussion examined the growing pressure on organizations to reduce costs while simultaneously navigating the complexity of AI adoption in procurement. Natalie Eksi, CEO and Co-Founder of APSentra, opened the session by emphasizing that cost optimization is no longer optional — for many organizations, it has become a matter of survival.

The webinar also featured insights from a LinkedIn poll conducted by Eksi ahead of the event. When asked about the most common and costly mistake in AI implementation within procurement, 50% of respondents pointed to poorly structured data, followed by fragmented workflows and lack of cross-team alignment.

"If it's garbage in, it's garbage out. But with AI, having a clean and trusted data set is more achievable than ever — it just requires the willingness to face the mess first."
— Sharon Custer, Founder, Inventory Optimization Pro

"I call it the 'don't touch the keyboard' phase. Before any integration begins, you need to map processes, align teams, and understand your data structure. AI implementation is not plug-and-play — but when done correctly, the impact is substantial."
— Maurizio Dizan, VP of Professional Services & Customer Success, EBS SoundTrack

APSentra confirmed that "Behind Procurement" will continue as a biweekly series, with each session focusing on key market trends, recent industry insights, relevant statistics, and real-world case studies. The format is designed for practitioners seeking depth, practicality, and actionable insight rather than surface-level commentary.

Future episodes will continue to explore the intersection of procurement strategy, financial performance, and AI adoption — themes that remain critical whether organizations are navigating economic downturns or pursuing growth.

Follow APSentra on LinkedIn to stay updated on upcoming sessions and join future live events.

About APSentra

APSentra is an enterprise-grade procurement platform that streamlines the full procurement cycle from request to payment. It delivers automation, real-time reporting, and spend visibility to improve efficiency, compliance, and financial control.

Website: https://apsentra.com/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/natalie-eksi