Interview with a Robotics Expert: Nick Andrews
Posted: 12/30/2019 - 00:07
Implementation
Artificial Intelligence: Adopt or Surrender
Posted: 01/02/2019 - 02:53
Like it or not, technology disruptors are changing the way companies do business, causing fear and confusion for many IT professionals. The reality is that artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are developing at such a rapid pace that they impact pretty much every industry and companies are failing to keep up. The other technology disruptors that most people are familiar with include the Internet of Things (IOT), cloud computing, social media and block chain.
Why wait to start your tech implementation?
Posted: 12/27/2018 - 03:37
Though slight variations are inevitable, most procurement organizations follow a familiar process for selecting and implementing their tools. Generally, it looks something like this.
- They decide they need a new procurement solution.
- They conduct research and begin to engage with appealing providers.
- They create and distribute an RFP.
- They score the RFP responses to narrow things down.
How to Minimise “Attention-Seeking” RPA
Posted: 09/06/2018 - 01:50
In 2018, the conversation around automation outsourcing has moved away from “are you automating?” to “how are you doing it?” Due to the very clear business benefits of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Robotic Service Orchestration (RSO), businesses are now drilling down into the specifics of how best to manage their combined human and digital workforce, and how to get the most out of their automation initi
Procurement: From Theory to Practice
Posted: 02/03/2018 - 02:17
Not many people can say they haven't heard the voice of a young child asking “Why?” No matter what the subject matter we all seem to be programmed to want to know the “why” behind the “what.” The procurement workplace is no different but we tend to find difficulty in connecting these. Understanding the ins and outs of theory and practice become essential to success in the procurement world.
Bridging the Strategy-to-Execution Gap
Posted: 01/27/2018 - 01:01
Outsourcing decisions often come down to a relatively simple cost-driven Return on Investment (ROI) calculation: how much will the cost change in each scenario and how quickly can that investment be recovered?
On the surface, this purely economic approach seems appropriate enough. After all, economics are certainly important. But over-reliance on purely financial-driven outsourcing decisions is one of the biggest causes of the “strategy-to-execution gap,” namely the distance between a company’s business strategies and its ability to execute on them.
3 Things You Don’t Already Know About RPA
Posted: 12/06/2017 - 09:18
You’ve learned the definition of Robotic Process Automation (RPA). You’ve learned about how it works and about the impressive results that can be realized. So, now it’s time to take the next step to explore some lesser known concepts and truths about RPA implementation.
1. RPA is a lot tougher than most people think.
