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Cognitive Technologies and the Future of the Internet of Things

Enterra Insights

will be delivered via the Internet of Things (IoT) — sometime referred to as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). ”[2] McDonald alludes to the fact that most people are talking about a larger ecosystem when they use the term “Internet of Things.” Not quite the analogy they meant.”

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The (Internet of Things) IOT Supply Chain Benefits Now Coming Clearer

GlobalTranz

The Internet of Things (IoT) seems to be popping up in more conversations throughout the entire supply chain , and more businesses have turned towards IoT experts for guidance on how to take advantage of its benefits. The Internet radically changed how the world communicates. Automated Data Transfers.

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3 Core Metrics & 10 Soft Metrics for Measuring Supply Chain Performance

GlobalTranz

Sure, supply chain cost reduction is important in reducing the cost of goods sold (COGS) and increasing profit, but there are other measurements which should not be forgotten. 3 Key Metrics for Measuring Supply Chain Performance Beyond Cost Reduction. 10 Soft Metric Considerations in Measuring Supply Chain Performance.

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How Modern Software Empowers Procurement with Agility and Resilience in Times of Crisis

ivalua

What we learned about agility and resilience can be applied to future-proof the source-to-pay (S2P) process and help organizations meet any new challenge with confidence. The job of sourcing professionals is to understand the risk in the supply chain and manage it so they can react quickly when a problem occurs.”

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18 Best Supply Chain Analytics Software Solutions to Improve Business Efficiency

ThroughPut

Supply chain analytics combines powerful algorithms, data, and the latest technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to address the most elusive challenges in the supply chain right now – visibility and control. And that’s precisely what’s on the horizon for supply chain analytics.

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Unlocking Efficiency with AI in Business Process Automation

Elementum

This integration allows for the automation of straightforward tasks, freeing up resources for more complex processes that require AI’s predictive capabilities and decision-making. Predictive analytics forecast potential disruptions, allowing for proactive measures to minimize delays and enhance customer satisfaction.

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Ivalua Now and the Art – or is it the Science – of Procurement?

ivalua

It’s a question that you can answer for yourself at Ivalua Now – The Art of Procurement , being held, appropriately enough, at The Louvre, Paris 10 th – 12 th April. But now with strategic sourcing and category management, the process has become much easier to track, monitor and control.