IBM Supply Chain Blog
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
A large, multinational automobile manufacturer responsible for producing millions of vehicles annually, engaged with IBM to streamline their manufacturing processes with seamless, automated inspections driven by real-time data and artificial intelligence (AI). As an automobile manufacturer, our client has an inherent duty to provide high-quality products.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
2024 is coming at us fast and the supply chain is front-and-center when it comes to geopolitical tensions and wars plaguing the globe. Just this week, retail brands called for safe travel on the Red Sea amidst growing rates and delays and regional fighting that has cost over $80B in inventory. Yes, don’t forget the pirates. Just as piracy has eased up on other shores along Somalia, it’s on the rise again there and elsewhere.
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IBM Supply Chain Blog
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
In many organizations, but not all, customer service is treated as part of the customer experience. Both are interested in driving customer satisfaction, but they focus on different parts of the customer journey to achieve it. So what are the key differences in customer service vs. customer experience? And why do both matter for your business? Customer experience , or CX, is a holistic accounting of customers’ perceptions resulting from all their interactions with a business or brand, whet
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Eighty-seven percent of respondents said that they are experiencing a shortage of Adderall or other generic drugs, which was slightly down compared to a similar survey conducted in September.
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.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) is an automated and continuous software-based approach to offensive security. Similar to other forms of security validation such as red teaming and penetration testing , BAS complements more traditional security tools by simulating cyberattacks to test security controls and provide actionable insights. Like a red team exercise, breach and attack simulations use the real-world attack tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) employed by hackers to proactively i
Procurement Insights
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a post/video by IBM regarding the market’s perception of AI. I share my thoughts below. Natalie Gunn , Data and AI Innovation Leader, IBM, and Nicole Park , Senior Banking and Financial Markets Sales Leader, IBM Global Industries Is the appetite for Gen AI different in Australia than in the USA? What are the concerns and how are IBM business leaders helping to address them?
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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Gamification is helping warehouse operators maintain an engaged and healthy workforce.
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The online tool enables access to instant prices across 70,000 airport connections.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
January also marked the sixth straight month of year-over-year gains for the Port of Los Angeles, surpassing January 2023’s totals by 18%.
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The partnership will supply the battery maker's North American manufacturing sites and produce more IRA-compliant vehicles.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The company said February 15, during an annual earnings report, that it wants to deliver 800 commercial planes in 2024, up from 735 in 2023.
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Employers have a vested interest in educating these essential workers about their well-being options, meQuilibrium’s chief science officer said.
CPO Rising
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
[Editor’s Note: Today’s article is a guest post from Market Dojo, a technology company offering Software as a Service built by procurement professionals, for procurement professionals. Its solutions enable procurement to overcome the challenges they face through managing data, mitigating risk, and minimizing costs.
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The AP1 service is set to start in late spring as import volumes on the popular trade route continue to grow.
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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