Mark Lowe, representing Nature’s Sunshine Products, shares his early-stage perspective on how AI is beginning to shape the future of sourcing and procurement. As part of a 53-year-old publicly traded company focused on health-promoting products – from gummies and liquids to powders – Mark explains why he’s deeply intrigued by AI’s emergence in the procurement space.
In this conversation, he highlights a reassuring takeaway: AI isn’t replacing people – it’s enabling them. For Mark, the real value lies in how AI can free teams to focus on more strategic, high-impact work while creating better experiences for both the organization and its customers.
Mark also reflects on how quickly technology has advanced in just the past year and how Nature’s Sunshine is in an active discovery phase – exploring what new tools can do, identifying opportunities, and evaluating how AI can bring tangible value to their operations.
You will learn:
- Why a health and wellness manufacturer is exploring AI in procurement
- How AI enables, not replaces, procurement professionals
- What early-stage adoption looks like inside a legacy brand
- Why rapid tech acceleration is opening new possibilities
- How leaders approach AI with curiosity and practical optimism
This interview offers an honest, exploratory view of AI’s role in procurement – perfect for organizations just beginning their own journey.
