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Rafik Amrane worked in mechanical engineering, management consulting, and manufacturing before becoming Sanofi Consumer Healthcare’s Global Head of Manufacturing & Supply – and he rowed for the Algerian Olympic team.   “Sports and competing has always taught me how to be a better person and a better professional, and there’s a lot of bridges between sports and professional work,” he told Zero100.   Afterall, he says, both require:    🙇 Humility in the quest for perfection 💪 Daily focus and discipline 🔮 The ability to think long-term – and plan accordingly   Watch the latest episode of The Path to learn more about Rafik’s journey through sports and supply chain, and the lessons he’s pick up along the way 👇

GenAI promises incredible long-term gains for supply chain leaders. But there’s no denying that these benefits will come at a hefty short-term cost. 📉 A recent International Monetary Fund report projects that genAI tech will usher in five years of rising unemployment before accelerating job creation. 🤔 The question for employers, Kevin O'Marah writes, “is how to navigate technology adoption when it is obvious that jobs will be lost while business output grows.” Read the latest Signal to learn how leaders can ease this challenging transition.

If geopolitical events, regulatory overhauls, climate change, and (deep breath) COVID have taught us anything, it’s that a company can’t thrive without a resilient supply chain. ⚔️ It’s not just about how well you bounce back from disruption. It’s about how well you can spot, prepare for, and protect against risks ahead of time – and AI can make that a whole lot easier. 🎥 Watch the fourth episode of Zero100’s AI Advantage series to find out how AI can help senior leaders navigate the risks of running a global supply chain, and enable smarter decision-making across the board. Featuring insights from:  🎤 Andrea Albright, Executive Vice President, Sourcing, Walmart, and Operating Partner, Massmart 🎤 Roberto Canevari, Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. 🎤 Anne-Laure Descours, Chief Sourcing Officer, PUMA Group  🎤 Patrick Lozon, Senior Vice President North American Product Supply, Bayer | Crop Science 🎤 David Sander, Vice President, Mobile Product Operations, Google  🎤 Geraint John, VP Research, Zero100 #SupplyChain #ArtificialIntelligence #Resilience

If your idea of a drone breakthrough is 30-minute delivery, you’re not thinking big enough.    🛩️ As Kevin O'Marah writes in the latest Signal, the real value lies in the operational data that aerial drones can collect – with the help of AI. (There’s a reason the drone analytics market is projected to hit $53.9 billion by 2033.)   In supply chain, drones are already being used to…    🛢️ Inspect ExxonMobil pipelines 🌱 Monitor crop health at Land O'Lakes, Inc.  📦 Check warehouse inventories for A.P. Moller - Maersk    … and there’s a whole new world of practical applications waiting to be unlocked.   Check out this week’s newsletter for more on how drones could shape the future of operations 👇    #SupplyChain #Data #ArtificialIntelligence

When it comes to digital talent, India has risen to the top of the supply chain leaderboard.    According to Zero100's analysis of almost 600,000 supply chain job posts:     💪 Digital skills are mentioned in a greater share of Indian job posts than the global average.   🧠 The bar for technical proficiency is higher in India than anywhere else.    🏆 Lowe's Companies, Inc., Walmart, A.P. Moller - Maersk, and Target are leading the talent race, recruiting for digital skills in 70%+ of their Indian supply chain job listings.      If you’re looking for serious digital skills at all levels, India may just be the market for you. Get the lowdown in our latest insight: https://lnkd.in/gmHAmKcE

#TheZero100Podcast is BACK! This time we’re asking: Is SHEIN a supply chain role model or a cautionary tale? Listen in as Geraint John, Steve Hochman, and Kevin O'Marah dissect the AI breakthroughs and red flags embedded in the fast-fashion brand’s DNA, diving into… 🏭 The mechanics of SHEIN’s AI-powered breakthrough ✈️ What leaders across industries can learn from its success 🤷♂️  Who's to blame for fast fashion's waste problem  🌏 How APAC companies got the leg-up on supply chain resilience Check out the episode on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and let us know your thoughts in the comments 👇  Apple: https://lnkd.in/gBeBA6Vw Spotify: https://lnkd.in/g_htvtMH #SupplyChain #ArtificialIntelligence #SHEIN

🎪 Whether it’s a festival or a symposium, an event is only as good as its line-up. And for #Zero100Live we’re pulling out all the stops. 40+ supply chain luminaries and disruptive thought leaders will be speaking at this year’s event in San Diego, challenging and inspiring attendees with their forward-looking AI vision and insights into digital transformation. Our first wave of speakers includes: ⭐ Dave Clark, Former CEO, Worldwide Consumer, Amazon ⭐ Vanessa Clemendot, Chief Supply Chain Officer, North America, L'Oréal ⭐ Tamera Fenske, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Kimberly-Clark ⭐ Peter Gibbons, Group President, Enterprise Supply Chain, 3M ⭐ D.G. Macpherson, Chairman & CEO, Grainger ⭐ Juan Carlos Parada, Executive Vice President, Global Customer Operations, Unilever  ⭐ Rich Szellan, SVP Procurement & Margin Improvement, Dollar General ⭐ Dave Wheeler, Chief Operating Officer, New Balance … and many more. 🔗 Zero100 Live is just three months away. Head to the website for the full list of newly announced speakers, and reach out to us for tickets: https://lnkd.in/ej_YC4fA

Rabab Boulos was fresh out of university when she got her first job at A.P. Moller - Maersk – and now, 20 years later, she’s proudly serving as the company’s EVP, Chief Operating Officer.    Moving across finance, line management, network strategy, and asset management, Rabab’s collected her fair share of insights. On the latest episode of The Path, she opens up to Zero100 about: 💭 What her father taught her about leadership  ⬆️ Transitioning from the frontline to the C-suite 🧠 Creating a psychologically safe work environment  ☝️ Her advice for future supply chain leaders    Watch the full episode to hear all about it👇

Earlier this month, Tesla and Apple announced two game-changing AI innovations.    ICYMI...   🦾 Elon Musk revealed that 1,000+ semi-autonomous humanoid robots will be working in Tesla’s factories by the end of 2025.    🤖 Apple teased the roll-out of Apple Intelligence – a new system to embed AI into its iOS, hardware, and apps in a bid to provide to deliver more personalized user experiences.      Sci-fi associations aside, these AI breakthroughs could have major implications for supply chain operations and the future of work.    Check out the latest Signal from Steve Hochman for key takeaways for supply chain leaders 👇    #SupplyChain #ArtificialIntelligence #Robotics

🤖 Get ready: a robot-powered productivity boom is coming for manufacturing and logistics.   With rocketing labor costs, cheaper robotics, and genAI breakthroughs, businesses like Tesla and Kimberly-Clark are gearing up for a new phase of rapid growth and innovation.   But old-school, task-focused thinking won’t cut it anymore. Leaders need to think BIG if they want to move the needle on automation and see meaningful returns.   It all comes down to three key pillars:   📊 Data: Your secret weapon for continuous improvement and a competitive edge. 👷♂️ People: Blending human expertise with advanced tech to amplify AI value.  💰 Money: Sussing out when automation is worth the investment.   Want to learn more? Members, head to the Zero100 Members Hub to read our new Make-Move Automation report.   Non-members, check out the report preview here: https://lnkd.in/eVRCyR7F #SupplyChain #Robotics #Automation