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Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is a new form of money that exists only in digital form. Instead of printing money, a central bank issues widely accessible digital coins so that digital...
View ArticleOperationalizing transformation with supply chain BPO
Enterprises almost always look to external partners for consulting and technology acumen to accelerate and de-risk supply chain transformation journeys. But too often transformations fail to deliver...
View ArticleSave energy, decarbonize and transition to renewables while operationalizing...
Recent political and climate-related environmental events have impacted energy sourcing, supply and costs. The resulting energy crisis impacts all countries, industries, sectors and societies across...
View ArticleTop supply chain trends in retail for 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic and recent global disruptions have exposed the vulnerability of supply chains, and perhaps no industry felt the impact more than retail. Today, retail businesses continue to...
View Article3 strategies to make your supply chain more sustainable
There’s no such thing as a perfect supply chain. The key question is: What are you doing to continuously make yours more sustainable? A sustainable supply chain needs to embed environmental, social...
View ArticleThe future of fashion is fashionably transparent and sustainable
Today’s shopper is eminently conscious and willing to pay a premium for sustainable, conscious fashion that helps make a positive contribution to the environment and promotes fair labor practices....
View ArticleThe missing link: Why visibility is essential to creating a resilient supply...
Supply chain visibility has been the missing link since the shockwaves of 2020 rippled throughout the world and consumers felt the impacts of broad-based supply chain issues. But what does supply...
View ArticleThe future of order management solutions: freedom of choice and flexibility
In the wake of the pandemic and global supply chain issues, businesses have realized the importance of technology innovation to deliver truly superior retail customer experiences. But without...
View Article10 manufacturing trends that are changing the industry
Manufacturing has undergone a major digital transformation in the last few years, with technological advancements, evolving consumer demands and the COVID-19 pandemic serving as major catalysts for...
View ArticleGeospatial data: the really big picture
Continued socio-economic challenges and record-setting extreme weather events are now constant reminders that the health of our people, our global economy and the environment are inextricably linked....
View Article7 steps to bridge user experience and business value
Defining “value” in agile product development is a challenge for organizations of all sizes. The definition is often framed and answered from an operational perspective, focusing on metrics like...
View ArticleWhat really happened with Cyber Week 2021? Analyzing the trends of the year’s...
Supply chain chaos did not deter holiday shoppers during Cyber Week, but it did shift shopping patterns and a few long-lived holiday shopping traditions. Black Thursday disappeared… In recent years as...
View ArticleFour ways digital transformation can help meet sustainability goals
The pandemic-related events of the past two years have people rethinking their sustainability priorities. Governments are issuing regulatory standards. Investors and financial managers are...
View ArticleVisual inspection for improved quality in manufacturing
The challenges of quality inspection in manufacturing Manufacturing operations strive to deliver the highest quality during every stage of the production or assembly process. Over half of these...
View ArticleHow 50-year partners IBM and SAP are now turning sustainable visions into...
The World Economic Forum publishes an annual Global Risks Report to warn businesses worldwide about climate change and their role and responsibility in the crisis. Proactive business leaders are...
View ArticleAutomating EDI to the max: no partner left behind
At an IBM event few years ago, I watched a customer present on the great benefit he was experiencing from his Document Conversion Services (fax and email to EDI) solution. I was coming from a global,...
View ArticleMitigating demand volatility to improve forecasting: an intelligent workflow...
Organizations are continuing to emerge from the lingering effects of the pandemic and ongoing supply chain disruptions. They are focused on reviving their strained supply chains and trying to...
View ArticleModernizing seaport logistics with a secure blockchain solution
Have you ever thought about the complexity behind operations at a maritime port? The port ecosystem is enormous and involves a huge number of different stakeholders and entities. Each port’s daily...
View ArticleProgressing supply chain resiliency
Managing a complex supply chain is challenging at the best of times. Since 2020, the coinciding forces of the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical turmoil, and trade conflicts have caused unprecedented...
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