Artificial Intelligence

NextGen Leader: Kory Jacobson

Friday, May 24, 2024 · Brian Straight Kory Jacobson grew up with two educators as parents. That taught him the value of effort and education, two qualities that have driven his supply chain success.

Is your quality management strategy behind the AI curve?

Thursday, May 23, 2024 · Arnela Iseric, research principal, Gartner It’s crucial to understand which AI use cases to pursue and take a focused approach that is part of a strategy to achieve success rather than simply finding a “quick win.”

Procurement best practices

Sunday, May 19, 2024 · Brian Straight Procurement is transforming. Gone are the days of blindly spending with single suppliers, replaced by a complex network of diverse global suppliers. Gone are the days of procurement leaders “that just know what to do,” replaced by workers leveraging technology to fill in…

‘Purple People’ and the evolution of supply chain talent

Friday, May 17, 2024 · Sasha Koff AI’s emergence and evolution is reshaping supply chain management. By embracing interdisciplinary approaches, aligning talent with technology, and acknowledging the benefits and potential challenges of technology deployments, companies can unlock new levels of efficiency and…

Tech investments bring revenue increases, survey finds

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 · Brian Straight A new survey from Cleo found that 80% of businesses that invested in supply chain technology saw a revenue increase within a year as a result.

Top Performers Investing in, Benefitting from AI

Monday, April 1, 2024 · Brian Straight Top-performing supply chains are investing in AI/ML at twice the rate of lower-performing supply chains, and they are using those investments to drive business momentum, Gartner has found.

CPOs Pivot AI Focus from What’s Possible to Implementation

Thursday, March 21, 2024 · Brian Straight More procurement leaders are trying to implement AI and automation into their operations, shifting gears from a what's possible to a how-to-implement strategy.

From Apprentice to Pro: AI’s workforce promotion awaits

Monday, March 4, 2024 · Brian Straight Artificial intelligence is infiltrating the workplace in ways far beyond managing a robot workforce.

The Dawn of AI in Procurement: Unleashing a New Era of Efficiency and Insight

Monday, March 4, 2024 · Arjun Sharma The promise of faster transactions, lower costs, and widespread executive buy-in are driving AI-powered procurement to deliver new efficiencies and insights.

Navigating uncharted waters for competitive advantage

Monday, March 4, 2024 · Chris Brumitt Strategies for weaponizing supply chain/network management capabilities in uncertain times.

Harnessing generative AI for smarter supplier negotiations

Friday, March 1, 2024 · Elenna Dugundji, Andres Ayala, Ria Verma, and Thomas Koch Project seeks to “place a data scientist in the pockets” of procurement professionals.

Innovating Supply Chain Higher Education with Generative AI

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 · Vince Castillo, Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University Using artificial intelligence in the classroom is not without concerns, but it also offers supply chain students access to an increasingly critical industry tool.

Composing the Ideal Supply Chain Symphony

Thursday, February 15, 2024 · Brian Straight With all the technology, labor issues and innovation taking place in supply chain, making it all work together is akin to a large-scale musical production.

From the Back Office to the Warehouse, Tracking Tech’s Impact

Tuesday, February 6, 2024 · Brian Straight Artificial intelligence, augmented reality and machine learning are driving value from the business office to the warehouse.

AI Simulation Takes Its Place Among Supply Chain Forecasting Tools

Monday, January 22, 2024 · Amy Wunderlin AI simulation is able to generate possible outcomes in the supply chain, going beyond what traditional AI and machine learning is currently capable of, says Cosmo Tech CEO Michel Morvan.