IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Today, people don’t just prefer instant communication; they expect it. Conversational artificial intelligence (AI) leads the charge in breaking down barriers between businesses and their audiences. This class of AI-based tools, including chatbots and virtual assistants, enables seamless, human-like and personalized exchanges. Beyond the simplistic chat bubble of conversational AI lies a complex blend of technologies, with natural language processing (NLP) taking center stage.

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Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

UPS’ headcount has dropped by 43,000 employees in just three years, and more cuts are coming. Experts say it’s not all market-driven.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Surging profits over the previous two years filled the coffers of the Saades and rival European shipping tycoons.

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Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The billing practices from the agency establish which parties can receive an invoice and sets a timeframe for issued invoices and disputes.

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Advertiser: GEP

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Politics seems to be on everyone’s mind in this election year and the effects on supply chains are becoming evident in every aspect of our work.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the European Union’s landmark data privacy law, took effect in 2018. Yet many organizations still struggle to meet compliance requirements, and EU data protection authorities do not hesitate to hand out penalties. Even the world’s biggest businesses are not free from GDPR woes. Irish regulators hit Meta with a EUR 1.2 billion fine in 2023.

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Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Users began logging back into the platform shortly after the app reactivated, EVP and Head of Trucking Bill Driegert said.

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

“ So, here is the question – if you knew in advance that there was going to be an olive oil shortage and that prices were likely to rise considerably, how many of you would have made sure you purchased the $4.97 bottle while it was still available? Even without a shortage, the difference between $4.97 and $19.99 is still considerable.” Ulf Venne • Host Supply Chain Pioneers | Supply Chain ‘Pro-to-Know’ Data is definitely available to get in front of this, the proble

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The Aviation Supply Chain Integrity Coalition will include senior representatives from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Safran, StandardAero and United Airlines.

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Empowering CPO

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Introduction In the dynamic world of procurement, artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the sourcing landscape. As businesses seek agility, cost optimization, and data-driven decision-making, AI-powered solutions are becoming indispensable for procurement professionals. The AI Advantage Predictive Insights: AI algorithms analyze historical data to predict demand patterns, market trends, and supplier performance.

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Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Nouveau Monde Graphite will supply the battery maker with 18,000 tons a year of the material from its mine in Quebec.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Federal investigators found children, some as young as 13, employed by Fayette Industrial as industrial cleaners at meat processing plants in Iowa and Virginia.

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Procurement Freelancers

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

This is a highly competitive world where every business is striving for the top position.

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CPO Rising

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

For more than a decade, Ardent Partners’ senior analyst team has gathered in Boston for a multi-day company strategy and planning meeting. The team dedicates itself to reviewing the prior year’s research and main findings.

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Advertiser: GEP

Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.

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