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Trends 2021: Machine Learning

Enterra Insights

Journalist Cindy Baker writes, “Experts predict artificial intelligence and machine learning will enter a golden age in 2021, solving some of the hardest business problems.”[3] Simplilearn analysts note, “Data is the new currency. ”[5] Closely associated with edge computing is TinyML.

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My Take: How We Screwed Up Sales And Operations Planning

Supply Chain Shaman

When I ask executives to draw their supply chains today (an activity that I love to do to understand their mental models), companies will often draw a dead pool around S&OP. In 1992, I worked for a supply chain planning technology provider, and the role of the forecast was clearer. Lack of Clarity. Role of the Forecast.

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Top Ten CPO Priorities for 2022

ivalua

In late 2021, The Hackett Group asked Procurement Leaders about their strategic priorities and initiatives for the coming year. After a rollercoaster 2021, how do we pivot and plan for a successful Procurement strategy in 2022? . REDUCE SUPPLY RISK TO ENSURE SUPPLY CONTINUITY . View Webinar Replay.

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Managing Supply Chain Disruptions in the Middle East

Locus

Executives based in the Middle East mostly cited a demand shock. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses in the Middle East fared well in facing supply chain risks compared to those from other regions, despite reportedly facing a high number of logistics shocks as seen in Africa. – Lloyd’s Report, 2021.

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Blockchain for Supply Chain: A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses

SCMDOJO

Blockchain technology is revolutionizing the way businesses manage their supply chains. By providing a secure and transparent way to track products from their origin to their final destination, blockchain for supply chain can help increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve trust between suppliers and customers.

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Reviewing the Hottest Cryptocurrencies!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Undeniably bitcoin is exceedingly volatile in nature, but the market capitalization of bitcoin in contrast to other digital currencies in the industry is much more. Unlike bitcoin, the supply of Ethereum is not restricted at all, and miners can generate as many as Ethereum units.

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Comparing traditional and e-business

ModusLink Corporation

According to Kaur (2021), E-business practices relate to businesses that include activities through the Internet. E-Commerce provides greater benefits in buying goods and services easily (Thakur, 2021). shops/stores) that provide a certain good/service to its local customers in exchange for the corresponding currency.