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Artificial Intelligence and Military Operations

Enterra Insights

Editors from the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists note, “Advances in artificial intelligence, deep-learning, and robotics are enabling new military capabilities that will have a disruptive impact on military strategies. As a result, Tangredi and Galdorisi suggest a more thoughtful approach to AI in the military is required.

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The Role of Reverse Auctions in Strategic Sourcing

EC Sourcing Group

Within the procurement of goods, there are many processes as well, such as sourcing and the role of reverse auctions in strategic sourcing. You won’t use reverse auctions all the time; in fact, they won’t be your go-to unless you work in an industry that warrants them, such as certain government or military sectors.

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The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022: What It Means for the Future of Manufacturing

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2022) Source. As of 2020, the vast majority of the world’s “advanced” chips were manufactured outside of the United States, which is a noted concern of the US military. . 800M investment in applied manufacturing infrastructural improvements of 17 national laboratories ( Source). According to 2020 data, the U.S.

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Providing Protective 3D Printed Gear to Combat the Spread of COVID-19

DiManEx

Face shields, masks and ID holders for the Dutch military and police. The Dutch Army is supporting the Netherlands’ civil authorities in the fight against COVID-19, including deploying military doctors across the country. Image source: Dutch Ministry of Defence. Image source: FIT. The Army is no stranger to 3D printing.

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COVID Has Fundamentally Changed the Profession of Supply Chain Management

Logistics Viewpoints

And many are adding supplier risk management duties to the sourcing tasks performed by their procurement managers. Military strategy changed forever after Hiroshima; supply chain strategy has been similarly transformed by COVID. They are also reducing their debt levels and sitting on more cash.

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Supply Chain Visibility in Foggy Times

Enterra Insights

In military operations, there is a notion called “the fog of war.” In military circles, professionals try to overcome the fog of war by increasing their situational awareness. Supply chain professionals, like military professionals, often find situational awareness an elusive goal. I like that term.

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The Forecasting Accuracy Bugaboo

Logistics Viewpoints

Increasingly, forecasts are being improved by leveraging outside data sources rather than merely relying on a company’s internal historical shipment data. President Eisenhower, reflecting on his military career, once said “plans are worthless but planning is everything.” forecasting product sales at 10,000 stores.