Spend Matters

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Operational efficiency, AI advancements and socially-conscious spending will be key business drivers Coupa has a core philosophy of “none of us is as smart as all of us” and it’s with this spirit that our insights for 2024 are written. using supply chain digital twins to optimize supply chain networks for carbon takeout).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 13, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. According to experts, the demand for last-mile delivery is expected to grow by 78 percent globally by 2030. However, if you have several stops on your route, Google Maps may not be sufficient on its own because it only allows a limited number of stops and has zero route optimization.

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Arkestro

JANUARY 23, 2024

from 2023 to 2030. Procurement managers play a key role in this rapid growth, helping organizations optimize costs, negotiate favorable terms with suppliers, and ensure financial efficiency. We’ll also explain how today’s top procurement managers leverage new technologies to further optimize outcomes and streamline processes.

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Arkestro

JANUARY 9, 2024

As we move into 2024, procurement teams continue to face hurdles like supply chain volatility, geopolitical tensions, budget restrictions, talent shortages, and more. Likewise, the Paris Agreement requires all nations to reduce emissions by 45% by 2030, and manufacturers in China, India, and the United States are scrambling to comply.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The Paris Agreement on climate change also mandates that these industries will need to reduce annual emissions by 12-16% by 2030. For example, say we predict the quality of the clinker in advance, then we are able to optimize the heat energy and combustion in the cement kiln in such a way that quality clinker is produced at minimum energy.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

More than 110 countries at the United Nations’ COP28 climate change conference agreed to triple that capacity by 2030, and global investment in clean energy transition hit a record high of USD 1.8 These systems can be especially useful during natural disasters, cyberattacks or other events that may disrupt the power supply in a region.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 22, 2023

Manik sees leveraging this technology as a fundamental change from years past, when a company might outsource business processes to save as little as 30% without considering how outsourcing might affect organizational efficiencies, job accuracy, and employee and client experience.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

AUGUST 26, 2018

There is a lot of buzz about the “autonomous” supply chain these days. But, before we turn out the lights and lock the door to a fully automated, self-aware, supply chain “Ava Ex Machina” , let’s take a moment and put this idea into some perspective. The Driverless Car Analogy. From CBC News [link].

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Arkestro

AUGUST 8, 2024

Resources / Blog / How the Energy Transition is Shaping the Oil and Gas Landscape How the Energy Transition is Shaping the Oil and Gas Landscape As the last few years of volatility have shown, the oil and gas supply chain is complex. However, to get there, key technologies and incentives need to be aligned.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 4, 2023

As asset-intensive industries search for more ways to meet sustainability goals, digitalization has become key to optimizing resources and improving overall efficiency of business processes. through 2030. In fact, digital twin market size , which was valued at USD 12.9

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Supply Chain Action Blog

AUGUST 26, 2018

There is a lot of buzz about the “autonomous” supply chain these days. I’ve heard the driverless vehicle used as an analogy for the autonomous supply chain. The work of managing the value network has always been to make the best plan, monitor issues, and respond effectively and efficiently.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

AUGUST 14, 2019

Most respondents reported already having TMS tech deployed and presumably, they’ve already captured the low-hanging fruit of savings and efficiency gains that come with automating formerly manual processes. In order to get to the next level of savings, efficiency and competitive advantage, shippers must embrace emerging technologies.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

According to the European Union’s 2023 Energy Efficiency Directive , Europe’s data center electricity consumption is expected to grow 28% from 2018 to 2030, exemplifying the environmental costs of AI usage. In 2022, IBM introduced Vela , its first AI-optimized, cloud-native supercomputer.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 11, 2023

Sustainable procurement has emerged as a vital approach to address environmental and social concerns while optimizing business performance. Economic: From an economic perspective, sustainable procurement can result in cost savings through increased efficiency, reduced waste, and minimized risk of supply chain disruptions.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

They are powerful tools and methods that can help you drive efficiency, agility and resiliency throughout the data center and into everything the business does through digital means. billion by 2030. It’s also important to clearly define the role of new advanced technologies in your new environment. billion in 2022.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The Australian government is officially phasing out checks by 2030 as part of a wider range of payment reforms for the digital era. The uses the latest technologies to drive efficiency and value in payments services.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2023

trillion to the global economy in 2030, more than the current output of China and India combined.” This unified experience optimizes the process of developing and deploying ML models by streamlining workflows for increased efficiency. AI plays a pivotal role as a catalyst in the new era of technological advancement.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

The platform, created in partnership with Andel Energi in Denmark, uses IoT sensors, AI and the cloud to provide an energy ecosystem for consumers to participate in real-time, intelligent grid optimization. This will help advance progress by optimizing resources used.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 22, 2023

To sustain lives on Earth, we must protect the health of its water resources and be efficient in our consumption, including minimizing waste in water distribution. Our sustainability solutions enable organizations to marry data with AI insights so they can better manage operations and optimize them.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

MARCH 21, 2019

The strength of any chain is defined by its weakest link. A supply chain, or as I prefer to say, a value network, is similarly constrained. There is a lot of buzz about the “autonomous” supply chain these days. You may have heard the driverless vehicle used as an analogy for the autonomous supply chain.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 18, 2024

Regardless, given the wide range of predictions for AGI’s arrival, anywhere from 2030 to 2050 and beyond, it’s crucial to manage expectations and begin by using the value of current AI applications. Code (62%) : Gen AI helps developers write code more efficiently and with fewer errors.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

The strength of any chain is defined by its weakest link. A supply chain, or as I prefer to say, a value network, is similarly constrained. There is a lot of buzz about the “autonomous” supply chain these days. I’ve heard the driverless vehicle used as an analogy for the autonomous supply chain.

Supply Chain Efficiency 40

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Networking supply chain software solutions 40

Supply Chain Action Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

The strength of any chain is defined by its weakest link. A supply chain, or as I prefer to say, a value network, is similarly constrained. There is a lot of buzz about the “autonomous” supply chain these days. I’ve heard the driverless vehicle used as an analogy for the autonomous supply chain.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

These technologies enable systems to interact, learn from interactions, adapt and become more efficient. It signifies a shift in human-digital interaction, offering enterprises innovative ways to engage with their audience, optimize operations, and further personalize their customer experience. billion by 2030.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

A recent study by Price Waterhouse Cooper (PwC) estimates that by 2030, artificial intelligence (AI) will generate more than USD 15 trillion for the global economy and boost local economies by as much as 26%. (1) AI can help marketers create and optimize content to meet the new standards.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JULY 27, 2023

The oil and gas industry remains an integral part of the energy landscape, but it faces a number of modern challenges, including volatile market conditions, expanding environmental regulations and the growing need for operational efficiency. through 2030. equipment, machinery and infrastructure).

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JULY 12, 2023

With reporting more than 200 billion transactions at the end of 2022, CaixaBank understands how critical it is to scale securely, increase operational efficiency and accelerate time to market to optimize digital banking experiences—all while safeguarding customers’ data.

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Planergy

AUGUST 2, 2022

Though the technological investment comes at a higher cost than traditional dying equipment, the company has reduced operating costs in other ways, with shorter batch cycles, more efficient dye use, minimizing worker exposure to toxic chemicals, and avoiding wastewater treatments. It cuts waste and boosts recycling rates.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 8, 2024

Policies driving development At 2023’s United Nation’s Climate Change Conference (COP28), governments set a goal to triple global renewables power capacity by 2030. The expansion of the solar PV supply chain is enabling the manufacturing necessary to meet the demands of the growing industry.

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Arkestro

JUNE 11, 2024

Thankfully, a period of relief is on the way as fuel prices and supply chains become more stable. Many organizations are using this opportunity to leverage technology, optimize costs, and become increasingly strategic in their approach to procurement. trillion by 2030 , representing a CAGR of nearly 4%. million annually.

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Pipefy

JULY 29, 2024

Because of its ability to quickly analyze and interpret vast stores of data, AI can be an invaluable tool for automation and process optimization. By 2030, it’s believed that increased AI may contribute upwards of $15.7T AI can make good processes more efficient, but only purposeful application will yield excellence.

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