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    AI Integration: Need, Want or Hype?

    Artificial intelligence has come to industries and supply chains, but how companies implement the technology will be the difference between value generation versus using it ‘for the sake of using it.’
    Melanie Stern

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    The Power of Cross-Functional Collaboration

    When ‘breaking down silos’ becomes more than a cliché, synergy between procurement and other company stakeholders can reduce product complexity and unlock supplier value.
    Tyler Vigen, Matt Lackowski, Dan Belz
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    The Intersection of X-Shoring and Logistics

    Nearshoring and reshoring trends are inspiring supply management organizations to modify transportation networks to save on shipping costs and shorten lead times.
    Sue Doerfler
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    How the UFLPA Is Shaping Supply Chain Resilience

    To uphold human rights standards and mitigate risk, organizations need to comply with the act by sourcing ethically and monitoring suppliers closely.
    Mihir Patel, MBA

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May 1, 2024
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A Call to Serve For Something You Believe In

On working with the ISM® Report On Business®, “The more I do this, the longer I do this, the more I believe in it.” As I prepare to pass the baton — and the privilege — to my successor, I couldn’t agree more.
Anthony Nieves, CPSM, C.P.M., A.P.P., CFPM
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May 1, 2024
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How do you build supply chain resilience amid chaos?

What holds companies and people back from building supply chain resilience is starting the journey.
Keith Hartley
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May 1, 2024
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SEC Ruling Won’t Stop Climate Transparency

The SEC’s final product surprised few observers, satisfied no climate activists and galvanized an army of lawyers for the inevitable slew of court challenges. However, it’s likely to only slow, not stall, companies’ climate disclosure responsibilities.
Dan Zeiger
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May 1, 2024
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To Use AI Strategically, Use It Specifically

Using a roadmap and implementing AI purposefully while leveraging talent and relationships can help manufacturing organizations compete more smartly in the marketplace.
Sue Doerfler
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May 1, 2024
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Don’t Ignore the AI Bandwagon

In late January, UPS announced that after sales volumes declined in 2023, the company planned to cut 12,000 jobs, mostly at the management level. It also announced plans to invest in such technologies as artificial intelligence (AI) to boost productivity and efficiency. CEO Carol Tomé said she didn’t expect those jobs to be backfilled. 
Sue Doerfler
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May 1, 2024
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Adapting to Meet Company Goals and Serve Customers

Why should the purchasing and supply management (PSM) function of an organization adapt and change its focus, processes and ways of operating?
Adegoke Oke, Ph.D., MBA, Stephan M. Wagner, Ph.D., MBA, Renae Rockwood, Yan Zou
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May 1, 2024
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Lessons Learned From a Chapter Transformation

Chapters are the heart of Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®), proving localized member benefits and networking, as well as university/student engagement. During the coronavirus pandemic, there were reduced opportunities to leverage face-to-face opportunities, and when things opened back up, the challenge for our chapter, ISM—Carolinas- Virginia, was to reignite energy and excitement in our region.
Dupre Jones, CPSM, CPSD
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The Six Superchargers of Leadership

Many leaders are so busy doing the technical, practical and operational aspects of their jobs that they have little time to be strategic about their leadership. They are “running on empty” and aren’t able to focus on current and future expectations.
Mandy Flint, Elisabet Vinberg Hearn

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