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IBM Think Circles for supply chain

Welcome to the IBM Think Circles, an exclusive network of change makers engaging in active collaboration around the most challenging issues business leaders are facing today.

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IBM Think Circles for supply chain

Welcome to the IBM Think Circles, an exclusive network of change makers engaging in active collaboration around the most challenging issues business leaders are facing today.

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From smart to genius—Navigating supply chains in the age of gen AI

This volume of supply chain Think Circle “greatest hits” spans everything from the virtualization mandate, resiliency, sustainability, digital intelligence, generative AI, and more.

The Trust Factor

As generative AI makes trustworthy data more valuable than ever, our CSCO Thinkers share practical insights into managing data to solve high-priority problems.

Rethinking supply chain models in the midst of uncertainty

Faced with continued uncertainty, CSCO Thinkers are viewing this time as a prime opportunity to make dramatic changes to their traditional supply chain operating models.

De-risking the supply chain

As CSCOs discussed ways to increase visibility, transparency, and innovation across the supply chain, they emphasized the importance of finding the right talent. Tech-driven data gives visibility and ...

Managing the present while investing in the future

Supply Chain Thinkers continue to grapple with 2 competing realities as they head into the new year: managing the present while preparing for the future.

Forging the future of supply chains

Explore 5 supply chain management strategies to meet the evolving needs of customers, employees, shareholders, and society.

A CSCO guide to 2024: Transform your supply chain with AI and leadership mindfulness

Explore what CSCOs are strategizing to navigate both the headwinds (geopolitical, worldwide national elections, ongoing economic uncertainty) and the tailwinds of supply chain stabilization.

Leading in extraordinary times: IBM CSCO Think Circle Trends for 2023

2023 Trends include: Radical and secure transparency, workforce skill motivations, and product regionalization and sustainability metric expansion.

Rethinking, rebalancing, and reinventing supply chains

CSCO Thinkers are using segmentation and control towers with intelligent workflows and automation to help regain supply chain reliability.

Generative AI in supply chain use cases

Generative AI: Driving supply chain leaders “crazy” with possibilities.

Generative AI in supply chain

Hype or herald: Thinking through the role of generative AI in supply chains.

Think Circle Summary: Deflating the inflation dilemma

Inflation is back. Learn how CSCOs are responding to rising costs and an uncertain market.

Quantum computing in supply chain

Quantum computing in supply chain: Preparing for near-term threat management and planning for longer-term operational advantage.

Bringing intelligence and automation to digital supply chains

In a discussion with Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter, we cover the importance of getting the process right first, building clear value cases, improving human experiences, driving closed-loop contin...