insideBIGDATA

MAY 1, 2024

In this contributed article, Stephany Lapierre, Founder and CEO of Tealbook, discusses how AI can help streamline procurement processes, reduce costs and improve supplier management, while also addressing common concerns and challenges related to AI implementation like data privacy, ethical considerations and the need for human oversight.

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APRIL 4, 2023

Sources tell KrebsOnsecurity the domain seizures coincided with “dozens” of arrests in the United States and abroad targeting those who allegedly operated the service, as well as suppliers who continuously fed Genesis Market with freshly-stolen data.

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APRIL 29, 2024

We were sad to hear that after 52 years in operation, iconic ham radio supplier MFJ will close next month. On the one hand, it is hard not to hear such news and think that it is another sign that ham.

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MARCH 25, 2024

A mine in North Carolina is 'the sole supplier of the quartz required to make the crucibles needed to refine silicon wafers', and if it closed, the 'catastrophic' disruption to the semiconductor business would be felt for years.

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Data Science Dojo

MARCH 26, 2024

It collects information from suppliers, dealers, deliverers, warehouses, etc. Read more about decoding the data storage debate Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Well-established cooperation with vendors and suppliers is crucial for the seamless operation of a supply chain.

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insideBIGDATA

AUGUST 8, 2023

A focus is on AI's ability to analyze vast amounts of data and generate actionable insights; examples of its application in predicting supplier performance, optimizing inventory levels, and identifying and mitigating supply chain risks.

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Hacker News

JANUARY 19, 2024

" The supplier said it was destined for Ukraine. The drone, advertised as being for survey mapping, is described in documents as a "suicide UAV used on the battlefield."

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DECEMBER 29, 2023

suppliers of Oreos, Gerber baby snacks, McDonald’s milk and many other products. Private auditors have failed to detect migrant children working for U.S.

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DECEMBER 9, 2023

The rise of inexpensive Chinese electric vehicles has upped the pressure on legacy automakers who have turned to suppliers, from battery materials makers to chipmakers, to squeeze out costs and develop affordable EVs quicker than previously planned.

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IBM Journey to AI blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Because organizations with strategic sourcing mindsets look beyond price and cost savings-centered supplier selection initiatives. They consider factors—like supplier performance or sustainability —that support long-term partnerships, advance business needs and increase purchasing power.

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Hacker News

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Firms such as Huawei are cultivating local suppliers

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IBM Journey to AI blog

MAY 1, 2024

Inventory management Generative AI models can continuously generate optimized replenishment plans based on real-time demand signals, supplier lead times and inventory levels. AI-supported what-if modeling helps develop contingency plans such as inventory, supplier or distribution center reallocation.

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Analytics Vidhya

OCTOBER 3, 2021

This article was published as a part of the Data Science Blogathon Overview Say, you were setting up a gift shop and your supplier dumps all the toys that you asked for in a room. It’s going to look something like this. Total chaos! Now picture yourself standing in front of this huge pile of toys […].

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Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

French supermarket chain Carrefour has slapped price warnings on products ranging from Lindt chocolates to Lipton Ice Tea to pressure suppliers such as Nestlé, PepsiCo and Unilever to cut their prices.

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Hacker News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Pause comes after controversial supplier wins another 9-figure deal paid for by taxpayers

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IBM Journey to AI blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

For sourcing teams, that means pivoting their mindset around selecting suppliers from a tactical, lowest-cost-above-all approach to a strategic one. Sourcing and procurement professionals operating with a strategic sourcing mindset assess a supplier’s quality, reputation and service.

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Dataconomy

OCTOBER 12, 2023

SIPOC, an acronym for Suppliers, Inputs, Process, Outputs, and Customers, is a powerful tool for process improvement. A SIPOC diagram, short for Suppliers, Inputs, Process, Outputs, and Customers, is a powerful visual tool used in process improvement and quality management. Place the customers in the “Customers” column.

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Dataconomy

JANUARY 23, 2023

Supply chain management is a critical aspect of business operations that involves planning, coordinating, and controlling the movement of goods and services from suppliers to customers. Supply chain professionals believe that artificial intelligence will be a “game changer” for their industry.

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Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The company set out to design a silicon chip that would allow it to cut ties with Qualcomm, a longtime supplier and bitter foe

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

French supermarket chain labels products that have shrunk in size but cost more before contract talks with suppliers

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AUGUST 16, 2023

In what it’s calling the world’s first, battery giant CATL (and major Tesla supplier) revealed its new “Shenxing Superfast Charging.

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Dataconomy

MAY 6, 2024

Entities like Schulstad Bakery Solutions, a frozen bread supplier are at the forefront, committed to redefining quality in both food service and retail segments. Leading entities in the bakery sector, such as celebrated frozen bread suppliers, recognize that compelling stories are as indispensable as the products offered.

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Dataconomy

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Supplier relationship management Businesse­s are finding new opportunities to optimize­ supplier relationships using Artificial Intellige­nce (AI). By incorporating AI into supplier relationship manage­ment, businesses uncove­r insights that support improved decision-making and efficie­ncy gains.

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Hacker News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The USA is now Europe's biggest gas supplier. Since the war in Ukraine, Europe has been trying to become energy independant and free itself from its dependence on Russian gas. However, 80% of American liquefied natural gas (LNG) is extracted by fracking, which is banned in much of Europe.

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Flipboard

JULY 18, 2023

Those emails will be to colleagues, clients and suppliers, all of whom have better things to do than read … Nobody was taught how to send an email at school, yet it’s an important skill. The average office worker sends 40 emails per day which means one every 12 minutes during an 8 hour work day.

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Dataconomy

AUGUST 3, 2023

expected to fine-tune pricing algorithms so suppliers can get maximum profits. AI can make travel suppliers more competitive and more profitable: Forecasting and supply chain management : In the past, travel companies relied on historical data, industry knowledge, and, sometimes, “gut feel” to forecast trends. AI is (merely!)

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IBM Journey to AI blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Supply chain disruptions are caused by a variety of factors, from pandemics, natural disasters and political instability to supplier bankruptcy and IT failures. This may involve conducting audits of suppliers, implementing codes of conduct and using certification schemes to verify compliance.

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Smart Data Collective

JUNE 2, 2022

Companies can invest in specialized cloud software that provides essential data that helps give them real-time access to suppliers, electronic invoices, and other information. You can easily use these cloud solutions to get in touch with new suppliers through this process. The process is prompt and transparent.

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IBM Journey to AI blog

JUNE 19, 2023

Today, businesses continue to look for ways to reduce costs and increase efficiency, and offshore suppliers still minimize costs in most instances for North American and European companies. In this model, if there’s danger of global goods being delayed or unavailable, businesses can reach out to their local suppliers for product.

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IBM Journey to AI blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

It can nurture collaborative partnerships with suppliers and integrate ethical and environmental (green purchasing) considerations into the sourcing strategy. Building strong supplier relationships to encourage favorable contracts and service is also a common goal. Some may not agree with the proposed changes.

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IBM Journey to AI blog

APRIL 11, 2023

Positive impact through our suppliers Finally, IBM requires first-tier suppliers to create and maintain a management system to address their social responsibilities within a year of starting to do business with us. IBM helps suppliers meet our requirements by providing and facilitating education, which we regularly update.

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Smart Data Collective

MARCH 30, 2022

Other than freeing up your workforce, automation of procurement further lets you free up time by providing a central platform for departments to communicate within themselves and with suppliers, cutting down the need for one-on-one phone calls, lengthy email correspondence, and meetings. It Facilitates Supplier Management.

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Data Science Dojo

JANUARY 4, 2024

Tipalti Tipalti’s platform revolutionizes the accounts payable process by using AI to streamline invoice processing and supplier onboarding. Companies like Twitter have adopted Tipalti to automate their global B2B payments, thereby reducing friction in supplier payments and enhancing financial operations​​.

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IBM Journey to AI blog

APRIL 25, 2023

This can involve using technology solutions such as Prevalent to collect and analyze data, and then engaging with suppliers to improve performance. Collaborate with suppliers. For example, companies can provide their suppliers with ESG training on how to improve their labor practices, environmental management and governance.

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Smart Data Collective

AUGUST 27, 2020

Are you concerned about a major disruption in the supply chain or potential issues with a shady supplier? Assess suppliers based on aggregated data. Finding a reputable supplier is a challenge in the best of circumstances. The system compiles data based on supplier history and 3rd party information about the supplier.

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Snorkel AI

OCTOBER 23, 2023

However, supplier-provided tags can be incomplete and inconsistent, and manually labeling products is time-intensive and difficult to scale. Context Wayfair is a Boston-based e-commerce company specializing in home goods and furniture, serving ~22M customers and partnering with ~20K suppliers.

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IBM Journey to AI blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Focus on AI ethics and sustainability in the IBM ecosystem IBM has long committed to doing business with suppliers who conduct themselves with high standards of ethical, environmental and social responsibility. In 2023, we announced a new commitment to train 1,000 technology suppliers in technology ethics by 2025 , and we are well on our way.

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