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Thanks to AI, profits, productivity, and efficiency are up. One thing that’s down? Supply chain waste.     ✂️️ 71% of supply chain leaders predict that AI will curb excess inventory. But the truth is, AI is slashing waste of all kinds – from food and packaging to water consumption and product development time.     Check out our latest Data Insight for more on how AI is cutting down waste across the entire supply chain: https://lnkd.in/gZNF-KUp   #SupplyChain #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalTransformation

For those of us raised on Star Wars, our expectations of robots have often outstripped reality. But as genAI infiltrates factories and warehouses, operations leaders have been given new hope. 🤖 On the latest episode of the #TheZero100Podcast, Kevin O'Marah, Lauren Acoba, and Geraint John unpack supply chain’s robotics revolution, and some of its most impressive use cases.    We may not have C-3PO-esque droids (yet), but we do have:    📦 750,000 interconnected robots helping Amazon meet its one-day Prime delivery promise  🛩️ Drones handling tedious inventory checks at A.P. Moller - Maersk  🧪 Robotic arms engineering new materials, thanks to Google DeepMind’s GNoME AI tool    Hear all about it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and let us know your thoughts in the comments 👇    Apple: https://lnkd.in/e43QcJwb Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eTa9iv4A #SupplyChain #Robotics #Digitization

There are two things Temu has in abundance: bizarre novelty items at low prices and savvy supply chain tactics. 💰 The facts: The e-commerce platform has racked up 167 million users since launching in 2022. Its 2024 sales target? $60 billion – more than triple the $18 billion it brought in last year. 🕹️ The how: Data capture, generation, and utilization. Temu uses gamification to collect vast amounts of data about customer demand and feeds it through its supplier network to optimize production in near real time. But data is just one part of the story. Our latest report breaks down the key capabilities and trends that have allowed Temu to keep costs low while giving its competitors a run for their money. Members, head to the Zero100 Members Hub to check out the full report: https://lnkd.in/g_zT_Epc  Non-members, check out the report preview here: https://lnkd.in/ggrweREr  #SupplyChain #Data #DigitalRevolution 

If you’re looking for a sign to take that job abroad, ✨this is it✨ When Kelly Bysouth, Chief Procurement Officer at 3M, transferred to Germany for her first VP-level role – with two young children no less – it completely changed the direction of her career. “It did so much for me not only professionally… but also personally. It really gave me a much more well-rounded view of the world and taught me the skills needed to really be able to run a truly global organization,” she told Zero100.    Watch the latest episode of The Path to find out more about Kelly's international awakening, her fluid approach to work-life balance, and the career tip she’s passing on to her kids 👇 #SupplyChain #Leadership

Banks, businesses, airlines, hospitals. The recent global IT outage, a result of a CrowdStrike software update, was as far-reaching as it was rapid. 🚨 The facts: Amid global disruptions to operations, cyberattacks have increased a huge amount – in the US alone, attacks rose by 110% between 2022 and 2023. 📈 The data: Zero100 research and analysis found that cybersecurity has come up 40% more in earnings calls this year compared to 2023, and more supply chain leaders are mentioning the term in job posts. ❓ So... aside from hiring in a more targeted way, what can leaders do to bolster their defenses? In this week’s Signal, Geraint John shares his thoughts. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/dSHwEWgr #Cybersecurity #SupplyChain #Resilience

Wondering what #Zero100Live is all about? Wonder no more.  Tl;dr: From Oct 20-22, we’re putting on a masterclass on AI strategy in San Diego, taking supply chain leaders from the art of the possible to the science of the practical.  It comes down to three key themes: ⏰ Shrink your time to value: For all the hype, just 25% of leaders are seeing real AI ROI. Our frameworks help you map your AI maturity, pinpoint the best AI bets across your ecosystem, and build an actionable strategy that delivers tangible results – fast.   ⏩ Accelerate ops fusion, end to end: It’s not enough for supply chain leaders to launch AI use cases within their functions. We’ll offer new strategies to help drive progress throughout the entire organization with the help of IT partners.  🤖 Architect human-machine teams: Radical technology calls for radical ways of working. Our researchers will reveal the game-changing skill sets needed to enable AI innovation and introduce a new organizational model to structure the digital teams of tomorrow.  Head to our website to learn more and reach out for tickets: https://lnkd.in/ej_YC4fA 

When it comes to AI, supply chain leaders are navigating uncharted waters – there’s no playbook for this type of transformation. 🎬 So, for the latest episode of The AI Advantage, we asked the pioneers piloting, implementing, and scaling AI to share what they’ve learned so far – and they didn’t disappoint. ⏰ “Just do it. Do something. Because if you’re not acting now, you’re going to be left behind” – Stephanie Hart, EVP, Head of Operations at Nestlé 🤔 Ask: “What is the problem you’re solving for? Where can you layer technology on top to solve issues and create value?” – Mario Rivera, Chief Supply Chain Logistics Officer at CVS Health 📊 Data is key. “If you don’t have data, you can’t really measure. If you can’t measure, you can’t really manage change” – Anne-Laure Descours, Chief Sourcing Officer at PUMA Group Watch for more real-world insights into the AI journey, and share your own tips in the comments below.   🎤 Huge thanks to Stephanie, Mario, Anne-Laure, and our other stars:    🔹 Andrea Albright, Executive Vice President, Sourcing, Walmart, and Operating Partner, Massmart 🔹 Kelly Bysouth, Chief Procurement Officer, 3M  🔹 Torsten Pilz, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Honeywell  🔹 Kevin O'Marah, Co-founder and Chief Research Officer, Zero100 🔹 Steve Hochman, VP Research, Zero100

89% of CSCOs believe AI is mandatory for corporate survival – and Colgate-Palmolive CSCO Luciano Sieber is one of them.   🦷 Last week, Zero100’s Kevin O'Marah O’Marah sat down with Luciano to find out how the centuries-old consumer giant is approaching AI – and how it’s causing an uptick in enterprise value.   Check out the latest Signal for insights you can really sink your teeth into.   #SupplyChain #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalTransformation

The operations metaverse is coming – but there are no uncanny avatars or virtual boardrooms. 💡 The concept: Over the course of a four-year automation transformation, Unilever has created a new (perhaps first-of-its-kind) integrated operations capability that extends from demand creation, planning, and fulfillment through to customer service and claims – far beyond the traditional supply chain remit. 📈 The results: Significant improvements to service levels, cost efficiencies, inventory reduction, speed, and, ultimately, growth. 🔎 Zoom in: Unilever’s efforts have also had a major impact on the people leading and participating in the transformation, bringing new technical, creative, problem-solving, and collaboration opportunities at all levels. Want to know how they did it? In a new report, Unilever pulls back the curtain so the entire supply chain community can benefit from their learnings. Members, head to the Zero100 Members Hub to read the full report. Non-members, check out the report preview here: https://lnkd.in/e9aFMJvu #SupplyChain #DigitalTransformation #Automation

Cybersecurity on the brain? You’re not alone – over the last six months, CEO concern over cybersecurity has spiked 39%. And for good reason. ⚠️ The digital revolution has ushered in new opportunities, but it’s also exposed companies – and their supply chains – to new threats. And when data-hungry AI solutions are involved, data security is a must. 🛡️ Check out our latest Data Insight to find out how leaders are fortifying their defenses: https://lnkd.in/ehG-z8N3 #SupplyChain #Cybersecurity #DigitalTransformation