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What are the top 10 procurement predictions for 2030?

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ChatGPT Assessment 2024 – [link] Did Gartner get it right 2009 – [link] 2. Ensuring data security across the supply chain will become paramount, with procurement professionals playing a key role in safeguarding against cyber threats. Resilient Workforce 2009 – [link] 10.

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Is Six Sigma, Lean and SCOR Still Relevant in A Dynamically Changing World? (A 2009 Procurement Insights White Paper Revisited)

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So, when posts – such as the reprint of the one below from January 2009 generate interest today, I am curious why. Originally posted on January 29, 2009. ” Excerpt from “The Key Principles behind the Integrated Enterprise Excellence” White Paper (January 2009). After you read it, let me know what you think.

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Strategic Procurement: 4 Tactics for Economic Recovery in 2021

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When Covid-19 hit, supply chains across the globe nearly came to a halt. According to Accenture, 94% of Fortune 1000 companies saw supply chain disruptions and 75% had negative or strongly negative impacts on their businesses due to the pandemic. Procurement Teams Step-up. Influence Begins with Good Relationships.

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Rivian: Navigating Supply Chain and Operational Challenges and Embracing Growth

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Introduction Founded in 2009, Rivian Automotive, Inc. However, this initial success was soon overshadowed by a series of setbacks and challenges that Rivian had to navigate through mainly related to supply chain and production. The production setbacks experienced by Rivian had a direct impact on its reputation and supply chain.

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Intelligent IBP – a new role for supply chain planners

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In this blog : a new role for supply chain planners. Similar to the continuous automation of physical assets in the supply chain over the last 100 years, we’ve now reached the era where the knowledge worker will be augmented or automated by a machine. Supply chain planners and IBP teams will not escape this evolution.

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What is Jon W. Hansen’s description of the learning loopback process for self-learning algorithms? (Post 2 of 3 Today)

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Agents update their models to favor successful strategies, aligning with Hansens agility focus (2014 post,). This loopback refines decisions without human intervention, though Hansen would stress human oversight for ethics (2009 post,). Self-Learning Aspect: Algorithms adjust weights or priorities (e.g., unit), assess $0.07/unit

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Comparison of SAP’s Joule Feedback Loops and Hansen’s Learning Loopback Process (Post 1 of 3 Today)

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cosmetics and coffee supply chains), and highlight technicality, adaptability, and application differences. Hansen: Uses flexible, outcome-driven loops, less reliant on formal math, suited for dynamic, stakeholder-diverse environments like tariff-impacted supply chains (2024 post,). Best for predictable, data-rich tasks.

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