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Supply Chain Top 25 for 2024: 1. Macro Trends: Attract and Engage Talent, AI Driven advances, Antifragile Supply Chains. 2. Masters lead the way - Amazon, Apple, P&G, Unilever 3. Top 25:

Join Alan Porter (Vice President, Electronics Industry, Siemens) at Build Better for his discussion about the next wave of innovation in #manufacturing quality. Alan will be joined by Alon Ben-Shoshan, Instrumental’s CBO and former Amazon operations leader, to discuss how to “shift left” by integrating as-designed and as-built data into a seamless digital thread. They will discuss real-world examples of how AI-driven analysis is transforming yield, margins, and overall product quality. This is a must-attend conversation for #quality leaders. You won’t want to miss it. 🔗 Request your Build Better ticket here to join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/eZjsxP27 #Quality #AI #Hardware #ProductQuality #DigitalThread

𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐯𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐭 A forward-facing supply chain company does not only adapt the best that technology has to offer, it employs it in effective ways AND in high-impact areas If you are going to employ advanced tech in 202, make sure it can do the following for you  Automate data discovery 💡 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞   ✅  imagine the ability to consolidate and analyze all contract conditions and offer appropriate decisions at each level of your operations   ✅ seamlessly maneuver around disruptions with various planning alternatives 💡 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦    ✅ monitor changes in the demand plan for each market, region, and supplier category    ✅ identify changes, reasons, and best cause of action in planning         ✅ highlight potential human errors and why it believes an alternative could be more beneficial Ultimately, you want to be able to 𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 and 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 soon after you bring in any AI, Data Science, LLM, or any of their peers into your business. When you employ technology for the right reasons and in strategic ways, you can leap ahead of your goals and your peers in areas that matter.

Apple's back on top! After a strategic game of catch-up, Apple has nudged past Microsoft to reclaim its throne as the world's most valuable company. And the catalyst? AI. For five months, Apple watched from the sidelines. Even Nvidia briefly outshined them. But no more. The message here is bigger than just a corporate ranking. It's about the relentless drive for innovation. About not resting on your laurels. And importantly, about the transformative power of AI in today's business landscape. I've always believed staying ahead means staying awake to change. Apple's resurgence is a testament to that. It's not just about the tech; it's about how you leverage it to create value. For those of us in sales and leadership, it's a clear signal: Embrace innovation, because it's the key to unlocking new levels of success. Let's take a page from Apple's playbook and think about how we can leverage AI not just to meet our targets, but to exceed them. Innovation isn't just a buzzword. It's our path forward. Read more about Apple's strategic move and its implications here: [https://lnkd.in/e_B4sCP4) What are your thoughts? How do you see AI shaping the future of your industry?

Super interesting article and graphic from Eric Flaningam showing all of the components and elements that make up the #AI Data Center Value Chain- all of the compute, storage, infrastructure, supply chain elements, it shows you all of the things (and complexity) at play here. Of course, so many of these Structured Communication Systems can assist with as your Trusted Advisor, from networking, servers, storage, access to data center providers (co-lo and private cloud, and #Hyperscalers) not to mention power equipment and data center components. And our amazing engineering talent. AI Engineering, Network Engineering, Compute/Storage architecture, we can help! Not to mention #Cybersecurity and #Compliance! Would love to have a conversation about what you're seeing. Structured Communication Systems Ty Trabosh Randy Weeks Amy Prado Leah Gonsalves Ron Fowler Catherine François Brian Fowler Darrell Bowmer Abe C. Rob Wayt Brad Pierce Collin Miller Bill Tracy Robert Karcsay Jed Rabe

The #digitalmarketplace is witnessing a transformative shift with the advent of #MachineCustomers—machines that autonomously make purchasing decisions based on pre-programmed criteria. This concept is not just a futuristic idea; it's a present #reality that's reshaping how businesses operate. 🚀 What's New? Recent advancements in #AI and #ML, coupled with #5G connectivity and #blockchaintechnology, have propelled the vision of machine customers from concept to reality. Gartner highlights this trend as one of the biggest #growth opportunities of the decade, predicting that by 2027, 50% of people in advanced #economies will have AI #personalassistants making daily purchases for them. 🤖 Machine Customers in Action Today, we're in the first phase of machine customer evolution. Services like HP Instant Ink and Amazon Dash Replenishment are prime examples where machines perform limited functions as "co-customers," executing tasks within a set ecosystem. These "bound customers" represent the initial step towards fully autonomous purchasing agents. 💡 The Future is Now #CEOs believe that by 2030, 15% to 20% of their #revenue will come from machine customers. The potential to convert billions of machines into customers presents growth #opportunities worth trillions, with #IT leaders playing a pivotal role in developing platforms and applications to cater to these new economic actors. 🌐 Implications for #Businesses The rise of machine customers necessitates a reevaluation of marketing #strategies, customer service, and even legal #frameworks. As machines become more capable of making decisions, businesses must adapt to serve not only human #customers but also their machine counterparts. 🔗 Takeaway Machine Customers are revolutionizing the way we think about #commerce and customer interaction. As we embrace this new era, businesses must innovate to accommodate the unique needs of these non-human economic actors, ensuring they're ready for the autonomous purchasing revolution. #Stayahead of the curve by understanding the implications of Machine Customers for your industry! #MachineCustomers #AutonomousPurchasing #AIinSales #DigitalTransformation #FutureofSales #techjobs #jobs #softwaretechnology #CustomerExperience #TechDrivenBuying #ecommerce

The future of logistics is quantum! ⚛️✨ Google has just unveiled its state-of-the-art Quantum chip: Willow A groundbreaking step in computational power and problem-solving speed. This revolutionary technology has the potential to transform industries worldwide — and the logistics sector is no exception. Are you ready for the future?

The buildout of data centers for AI is one of the largest computing infrastructure buildouts in history. We’ve seen $150B+ in CapEx from Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Meta alone over the last four quarters. With hundreds of billions of dollars flowing through the ecosystem, the supply chain is stretched thin at each layer of the stack. From energy to construction to semiconductors, there are opportunities for companies to address these bottlenecks. I broke down the history, technology, and companies exposed to this trend in the article linked below.

🚀 Discover the Future of Contact Centres with Amazon Connect 🌐 When was the last time your contact centre technology truly worked for you? If managing customer interactions feels like a constant uphill battle with outdated systems, it's time to reimagine what's possible. 💡 Enter Amazon Connect: a fully managed, cloud-based contact centre solution that's scalable, flexible, and designed for the modern era. Whether you're in EduTech navigating seasonal spikes or Life Sciences ensuring compliance without compromising customer experience, Amazon Connect is here to transform how you connect with your customers. ✨ With built-in AI and automation, real-time insights, and seamless integration capabilities, it's not just about managing calls — it's about revolutionising them. 🔗 Ready to rethink your customer experience? Dive into our latest blog to explore why leading CROs, CTOs, and CX leaders are turning to Amazon Connect for scalable, smarter contact centres. 👉 Read the blog now https://lnkd.in/e6_wz3EP #CustomerExperience #CloudSolutions #AmazonConnect #DigitalTransformation #CXLeadership

If you are frustrated with your contact center platform / provider, have been trying to implement their AI solution to no avail, struggle with automation, dread the next update ....there is light at the end of the tunnel. I have witnessed first-hand the revolutionary power transitioning to Amazon Connect has meant for customer experience teams and their customers' experience.