Supply Chain

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• Deep Learning and AI in the Supply Chain

  Exploit the potential of logistics. Artificial intelligence is conquering all industries, with incredible potential for automation and numerous docking points for AI-based applications. We can already automate transport and supply chains, optimize traffic flows and increase the security of goods and traffic. In the future, however, even more will be possible. Artificial intelligence in logistics: examples, opportunities, threats.

  Procurement•Hans-Dieter Blatecki•19 Jun 2023•8 minutes

  

• Supply Chains in Transition - Global Trade is in Transformation

  Supply chains are undergoing massive upheaval and more and more information points to a continuing downward spiral in global trade. Here are current insights on the change in the supply chain.

  Procurement•Tradeshift•18 Nov 2022•6 minutes

  

• Causes of inflation and 6 strategies for companies to deal with it

  It's important for businesses to understand the consequences of a contracting economy while inflation drives up prices. In this guide, you'll find an introduction to inflation and 6 strategies for dealing with inflation and changing market dynamics.

  Strategy / Vision•Benjamin Talin•23 Jun 2022•8 minutes

  

• Future-proof supply chains through networking and resilient supplier ecosystems

  Looking back at the Covid response, the industry will have a wealth of recommendations and lessons to offer on how to avoid future failures in crises of this magnitude. But will companies also address the root cause of the problem: that supply chains themselves are no longer fit for purpose?

  Procurement•Tradeshift•23 Mar 2022•5 minutes

  

• Industry 4.0 for SME companies

  In order to find an optimal introduction to the topic of Industry 4.0, we should first clarify the terminology. After that, I will give you a brief outlook of the possibilities with short examples and their already existing applications. The goal should be to understand how far progress has already changed everyday life in many companies. Through this understanding, I want to take away your fear of these changes and encourage you to start with your own digital strategy for your company.

  Markets & Industry•Friedrich Prötsch-Jechtl•11 Jan 2022•6 minutes

  

• Digital supply chain - only something for corporations?

  A quick look at the current business press may not be representative, but it still proves the high relevance of digital transformation in supply chain management. We explain why the digital supply chain is also exciting for SMEs.

  Procurement•DIGITAL BREAKFAST•9 Jun 2021•5 minutes

  

• What are Smart Contracts? - Understanding contracts on the blockchain

  Smart Contracts are intelligent contracts based on blockchain technology. This enables different entities to digitally verify and enforce contracts without the need for a third party like a lawyer, notary etc.

  Beginner / Basic•Benjamin Talin•22 Mar 2021•9 minutes

  

• Supply Chain Risk Management - Supply chains during crisis

  COVID, wars and international tension cause complications in the global supply chain. In the early stages of the virus, however, many companies are now realizing in particular how little they know about their own supply chains.

  Procurement•Tino Lichtenberg•22 Mar 2020•4 minutes