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Food, Glorious Factory Food! – Challenging the Tech Status Quo
If procurement continues to accept the technological status quo as some kind of given, we’ll continue to be fed the same poor diet. Paul Blake explains why it’s time to challenge the hard-and-fast rules we’ve adopted for so long without question. Register as an online delegate for the London Big Ideas Summit 2017 here. Have you … Continue reading Food, Glorious Factory Food! – Challenging the Tech Status Quo
Does Insurance Against Failure Really Keep You Covered?
Is it really worth taking out insurance against system failure? Is the true value in a system that works first time, all the time? Download ‘Parting the Clouds‘, Smart by GEP’s latest whitepaper, to understand the difference between Cloud Solutions and SaaS Software. There was a debate in the office that ran for a while … Continue reading Does Insurance Against Failure Really Keep You Covered?
Why Procurement Can’t Have Its Head in the Cloud Anymore
Cloud computing is set to dominate every aspect of our personal and professional lives. So why do we still understand so little about it? Download ‘Parting the Clouds‘, Smart by GEP’s latest whitepaper, to understand the difference between Cloud Solutions and SaaS Software. The world’s biggest search engine provides a great window into human psychology, … Continue reading Why Procurement Can’t Have Its Head in the Cloud Anymore
Welcome to the Uncanny Valley
Why are we happy to watch movies with AI and robots, but feel disturbed by near-identical humanoid robots in real-life? Welcome to the Uncanny Valley. Considering the robot theme of my last two posts, I was somewhat pleased last week to have picked up a radio show from the BBC in their series ‘The Why … Continue reading Welcome to the Uncanny Valley
The Three Laws of Robotics Aren’t. So What Now?
The Three Laws of Robotics, as created by Asimov, don’t exist. But, as we move to a more automated world, should robots and AI fall under greater oversight? Download the latest GEP white paper on the drive to an automated world here. In my previous post on the subject of the coming era of robotic … Continue reading The Three Laws of Robotics Aren’t. So What Now?
Resistance is Futile…Or is it?
Is resistance to automation of procurement processes futile? Or are we missing the benefits that automation will ultimately bring to the profession? You can download the latest GEP white paper on the drive to an automated world, and why resistance is unnecessary, here. The cannon of science fiction is full of tales of the battle … Continue reading Resistance is Futile…Or is it?
Raise Your Glasses to the Cloud
Does being stuck in our ways, and doing things “the way they’ve always been done”, mean procurement misses out on the benefits of the Cloud? You can download the latest GEP white paper on the impact of cyber security, and the benefits of a cloud-based procurement technology solution here. You can buy flip-flops that have … Continue reading Raise Your Glasses to the Cloud
Cloud Computing – Don’t Get Stranded with Sharks
If you think that cloud computing is not for you, you may be left stranded…with sharks. You can download the latest GEP white paper on the impact of cyber security, and the benefits of a cloud-based procurement technology solution here. “If you think you’ve seen this movie before, you are right.” So said David Linthicum, author … Continue reading Cloud Computing – Don’t Get Stranded with Sharks
Procurement Software – Weighed Down by Unnecessary Ice?
Is the procurement software created to make jobs and lives easier actually doing the opposite? Is it all weighed down with a glut of unnecessary features? Paul Blake leads the technology product marketing team at GEP, a leading global provider of procurement technology solutions. Have you ever wondered how many power stations are needed to … Continue reading Procurement Software – Weighed Down by Unnecessary Ice?
Why Automation Can Help Procurement Achieve Its Goals
Automation is frequently talked about in manufacturing, but rarely in the field of procurement. Could it be the key to helping procurement achieve better outcomes? Download GEP’s white paper on achieving P2P Excellence through Procurement and Finance alignment here. Czech writer Karel Čapek was the first person to use the term “robot”. In his 1920 play … Continue reading Why Automation Can Help Procurement Achieve Its Goals