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Now Can We Stop Calling Them ‘Soft Skills’?
This article was originally published by Procurious in 2016. The English language is full of misnomers. Just ask the killer whale (actually a dolphin), or the horny toad (actually a lizard). Once a word or phrase has entered common usage, it’s nearly impossible to change it, even if the population generally understands that the term … Continue reading Now Can We Stop Calling Them ‘Soft Skills’?
Must-Read Books for Supply Chain Professionals in 2024
Whether you are looking to deepen your understanding of traditional supply chain principles or seeking guidance on navigating the complexities of modern, technology-driven supply networks, there is a wide variety of must-read books available for procurement and supply chain professionals. But with all the titles, authors and decades-worth of materials available, where do you … Continue reading Must-Read Books for Supply Chain Professionals in 2024
Best Performing Relationships – Where Leadership Takes Centre Stage
How do you solve a problem like a ‘Storming’ team? When the pressure is on to deliver supply chain results for your organisation, what is going to be the difference between a team struggling to work together, and one that is achieving high levels of success? The word ‘Leadership’ is commonly used in a wide … Continue reading Best Performing Relationships – Where Leadership Takes Centre Stage
Shine Bright like a Diamond – A New Form of Leadership
Leadership is something you hear about constantly – whether it’s how to be a leader, why leadership matters, and what it actually is. The vast amount of leadership quotes hanging in corporate offices, peppered throughout in educational programs, and blanketed across social media attests to its enduring interest and importance to those that are leaders … Continue reading Shine Bright like a Diamond – A New Form of Leadership
Who Owns the IP in ChatGPT?
This article was first published in ‘The Patent Lawyer’ and has been re-published with the author’s permission. Ever since the printing press was invented, tools have empowered the innovation and creativity of humans to earn a pecuniary right from the things that they create. ChatGPT is no less than the most advanced typewriter made freely … Continue reading Who Owns the IP in ChatGPT?
Integrating Intellectual Property Considerations in AI into Contract Drafting
This article was first published on ‘The Patent Lawyer’ and has been re-published with the author’s permission. Insights from the World Commerce & Contracting Conference – September 2023. Amidst engaging dialogues held at the World Commerce & Contracting (WCCC) conference in Melbourne this month, the potent impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) implementation has emerged as … Continue reading Integrating Intellectual Property Considerations in AI into Contract Drafting
The AI Paradox: Organisations That Think They Have AI Under Control Aren’t Prepared for the Onslaught of Generative AI
The proliferation of generative AI poses a significant challenge toorganisations, even the ones that think they have a handle on AI already.Sami Mäkeläinen explains. For more than a decade, artificial intelligence has been influencing our lives with uses such as image identification, facial recognition and simple assistants. But AI was thrust firmly into the spotlight … Continue reading The AI Paradox: Organisations That Think They Have AI Under Control Aren’t Prepared for the Onslaught of Generative AI
Contract Management – Procurement’s New Frontier
Great procurement work can be undone by poor contract management. Great contract management can salvage poor procurement. If both are great, we’ve hit the jackpot. Procurement teams are increasingly stepping up to deliver the results designed to be achieved in the procurement process. They aren’t just buying wisely, but delivering the business outcomes intended at … Continue reading Contract Management – Procurement’s New Frontier
Navigating Troubled Waters: Red Sea Crisis Sparks Concerns Over Trade Routes and Supply Chain Costs
This article was written by Paul Hopton, Managing Director and CTO, Scoutbee. To find out more about how Scoutbee’s partnership with SAP can help you drive resilience, cost reduction, operational efficiency, and responsible business practices, you can watch their joint LinkedIn Live event here. Houthi rebel attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea in … Continue reading Navigating Troubled Waters: Red Sea Crisis Sparks Concerns Over Trade Routes and Supply Chain Costs
A Practical Guide to Using ChatGPT in Your Procurement Role
Conversational AI ChatGPT hit the mainstream in 2023, with everyone from tech-savvy teenagers and busy parents, to forward-thinking business leaders taking to ChatGPT to unleash their creativity, solve daily problems, and even add a sprinkle of AI-driven magic to their daily tasks and decisions. And although it stirred controversy when it started encroaching on territories … Continue reading A Practical Guide to Using ChatGPT in Your Procurement Role