Supply Chain Digital looks back at some of the world ’ s biggest supply chain stories from the month of May
GARTNER : AI SET TO DOMINATE PROCUREMENT CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Half of organisations will use AI-enabled contract risk analysis and editing tools to support their supplier contract negotiations by 2027 , says Gartner . It surveyed procurement leaders on the extent to which AI is changing the way their departments work . “ Interest in AI for procurement has increased dramatically and we expect to see a rise in use ,” says Kaitlynn Sommers , Senior Director Analyst within Gartner ’ s Supply Chain practice .
HAPAG-LLOYD ON PATH TO ZERO-EMISSION SHIPPING THROUGH ZEMBA
“ We ’ re proud to have been selected by ZEMBA for this important zeroemission shipping initiative and to be able to provide immediate emission reductions to ZEMBA members ,” comments Rolf Habben Jansen , CEO at Hapag-Lloyd . The Zero Emission Maritime Buyers ’ Alliance ( ZEMBA ) expects members to collectively avoid at least 82,000 metric tonnes of CO2 emissions over two years through Hapag-Lloyd ’ s independentlycertified and exclusively waste-based biomethane service .
PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN LIVE : DUBAI ( DUBAI )
The ultimate virtual event for procurement and supply chain leaders in the Middle East and Africa , Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE : Dubai saw more than 1,000 virtual attendees gather for the unmissable event which included speakers from Baker Hughes , MTN Group and Landmark Group .
LOOKING AHEAD : Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE : New York takes place on 5 and 6 June followed by Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE : London on 24 and 25 September at the Business Design Centre .
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