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Because supply chain emissions often dominate corporate carbon footprints, procurement is central to delivering on a company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) agenda and ultimately on corporate net-zero pledges on emissions. Yet still too many companies fall short of being...

Workplace digitalization and connectivity offer a differentiation strategy to manufacturers buffeted by the economic headwinds of recent years. While smart factories offer economic and competitive advantages, the planned benefits may fail to materialize due to a poorly implemented transition. The...

The convergence of Procurement with Artificial Intelligence is changing both procurement and the world itself. Here’s how. Notice that, from the dawn of civilisation, procurement has become more effective in-step with technological development. AI is the capstone of technological development,...

Operational bottlenecks and inefficiencies bog down expansion plans, and negatively impact product success, customer experience and sales growth. In this VB Spotlight, learn how digitally native businesses can identify opportunities to scale operations efficiently and accelerate growth. Digital disruptors are...

An increasing number of manufacturers want to employ recycled materials and make production processes more eco-friendly, which is encouraging. Only a united commitment to source-recycled materials in place of virgin raw materials during production processes will create a stable demand...

In the modern age, ESG framework is more crucial than ever. The world is in a constant state of flux due to the pandemic, climate change, and social awareness, which means consumers want to know their money is going to...

We expect 2023 to be a pivotal year for the industry, as the accelerated acceptance of virtual care and demographic trends, such as an aging population, increasing chronic illnesses and healthcare worker shortages, sustain demand for medtech-enabled solutions. The combination...

Whether building new production lines or converting existing internal combustion engine assembly plants to produce electric vehicles, automakers need a broad array of flexible, open and proven automation technologies. New technology and flexible systems can help improve speed to market...

Experts at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have pioneered the world’s first ethical algorithm for autonomous vehicles, which could see autonomous driving become the norm globally. The researchers’ ethical algorithm is significantly more advanced than its predecessors, as it...

Clean hydrogen’s diverse applications have made it a critical pillar in the transition to net-zero. While the market for clean hydrogen is growing, it is not increasing fast enough to meet the IEA’s Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario. You can’t...