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September/October 2023

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Disruptive AI Innovations Will Reshape Manufacturing and Supply Chain

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    Your Supply Chain Isn’t Ready for the Next War

    In a new era of ‘competition between democracies and autocracies’ — one stamped by dramatic changes in geopolitics, technology, economics and environment — the complexity and consequences of military conflicts will greatly increase.
    John Perez, CPSM, CPSD
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    Speeding Up to Keep Pace

    While they can potentially pose risks, ChatGPT and other generative AI systems are beginning to revolutionize supply management, and organizations need to act quickly or be left behind.
    Edmund Zagorin, Alan Rice
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    ‘Full Speed Ahead’

    After a successful pilot program, DuPont is on the road to unlocking the value and ROI generative AI can bring.
    Sue Doerfler
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    A Fast Track on a Long, Winding Road

    With new technologies and emerging talent, procurement organizations can hit the data and analytics accelerator — but there are numerous caution flags.
    Dan Zeiger

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Transformative Tech Setting Supply Chains Up For Success

As we approach 2024, several new technologies are poised to revolutionize the way organizations manage procurement processes and supply chain operations — and shape the landscape of the profession.
Charlotte de Brabandt, DBA
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Insights From a Supply Management Practitioner

How can digital technologies ease equipment traceability challenges in the oilfield services industry?
Ashish Deshpande, MBA
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Democratizing AI for Supply Management

Imagine this: You’re confronting a series of supply chain bottlenecks, desperately needing the right technological application, but your IT department is swamped, and the specialized developers you need are tied up elsewhere. As a seasoned supply management professional, I know this frustrating situation all too well.
Thomas Dent, MBA, CPSM, CPSD, CPIM, CSCP
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The Coming Consequential Differentiator That Is AI

Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping various industries, and procurement and supply management are no exception. The integration of AI technologies, particularly generative AI, holds immense potential to revolutionize critical business functions.
Charlotte de Brabandt, DBA
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Addressing Workforce Gaps Strategically

In today’s ever-changing business environment, the demand for a flexible workforce can be pivotal for an organization’s success. With an unrelenting competitive landscape, access to quality talent through an adaptable workforce model is no longer just a “good to have.”
Nikhil Parva, Sougata Banerjee
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COE Have Become a Center of Attention for Businesses

As an organizational entity, centers of excellence (COE) have been around for more than 50 years.
Robert Handfield, Ph.D.
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More Than a Number: Moving Up to Industry 5.0

As smart technologies grow in number and ability, transitioning from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0 is necessary. What does such a transition entail?
Ronna K. Jackson, DBA
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Exterminating the ‘Busy Bug’ Mindset

As a leader, how often do you ask people “How are you?” And how often do you hear “I am so busy!” in response?
Mandy Flint, Elisabet Vinberg Hearn

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