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Why the Strait of Hormuz Crisis is Exposing Hidden Weaknesses in Supply Chain

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As shipping routes tighten, the Strait of Hormuz crisis highlights a major gap in global supply chains: companies can see disruptions-but can’t respond collaboratively. Here’s what needs to change.

Full Story:  Supply Chain 247 (05/05)  

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A lesson on talent development from Yoda  

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Unlearning is now a foundational step for organizational reinvention, especially for chief learning officers grappling with the disruptive impact of AI, write Helmut Schuster and David Oxley. Traditional hierarchies, rigid job descriptions, and the concept of learning as a one-off event no longer serve today's rapidly evolving workplace. Instead, CLOs must help organizations let go of outdated mindsets and practices, clearing the way for new models of career development and continuous learning.

Full story: Training Journal (05/11)  

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Half of Supply Chain Leaders Lack Talent To Run AI Tools

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A recent Gartner survey shows supply chain leaders are struggling to scale AI, with 56% citing legacy system integration and 50% pointing to talent shortages as major hurdles. Many organizations remain stuck in pilot mode, applying AI to outdated processes instead of transforming operations. As Snigdha Dewal notes, the challenge is less about the technology and more about the environments it’s deployed in, while leading companies are gaining traction by redesigning processes, roles, and technology to build AI-native supply chains.

Full story:  Supply Chain 247 (04/29)

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