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disruption of AI, artificial intelligence, AI, ChatGPT

The Disruption of AI: Part II

This is the second part of a two-part blog series on the disruption of AI. Catch up on Part I here. AI Forecast So, what should we expect from AI…or more specifically from...
Auto Supply Chain Prophets, Reshoring

Top Considerations Around Reshoring in Today’s Supply Chain

It’s no secret that putting all of your eggs in one basket probably isn’t the best idea, but that’s exactly what manufacturers around the world have been doing for years in...
ESG, sustainability, financial resilience

Is ESG Really Worth the Trouble?

When QAD hosted a live webinar earlier this year to explore and analyze the challenges that have procurement leadership buzzing these days, the issue of environmental, social and governance (ESG) was...
financial planning, operational planning, S&OP, bridge, gap

Connecting the Gaps Between Financial Planning & Operational Planning

Many businesses today still allow internal departments to work independently of each other, causing daily functions to shift into silos and creating disconnects in processes and, inevitably, the supply chain. This...
INTERPHEX 2023, Digital Manufacturing, CMOs

3 Technology Enablers for CMOs – Key Takeaways from INTERPHEX

The panel session title at this year’s INTERPHEX event was “Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) lessons learned – How do you improve efficiency without compromising quality and compliance?” After 45 minutes of...
Auto Supply Chain Prophets, industry podcast, Automotive

Auto Supply Chain Prophets Podcast Wrap-up: Eps. 26-31

If you haven’t yet listened to or read about them, take a look at our wrap-up blogs covering past episodes of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast. Season 2 of the Auto...
Ford, car-buying experience, agency model

How Ford is Changing the Car-Buying Experience

Ford Motor Company’s CEO, Jim Farley, recently confirmed the automaker’s plans to move forward with a new “agency model” dealership approach starting in its European market. This model is intended to...
ESG risk, supplier management, supplier management software, ESG

How to Navigate ESG Risk with Supplier Management Software

Early adopters of environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives should be patting themselves on the back. ESG activity, initially driven by consumer demand and a general desire to do better, has...
EV tax credit, Inflation Reduction Act

How the Inflation Reduction Act’s EV Tax Credit Will Reshape Supply Chains

The automotive industry is undergoing a massive technological transformation toward vehicle electrification and the shift presents huge opportunities for manufacturers that do business in the US, especially since the passage of...
disruption of AI, AI diffusion, AI

The Disruption of AI: Part I

This is the first part of a two-part blog series on the disruption of AI. Catch up on Part II here. I recently read a New York Times article about the diffusion...