Jill (Puleri) Standish

🚨Retailers: Are You Ready for the Next Big Disruption? If you think your current strategies will carry you through the chaos of today’s retail landscape, think again. 📉. Forget what you used to know. Resilience and agility aren’t buzzwords—they’re the only path forward. In my latest article, I break down exactly how successful retailers are using technology to not just survive—but dominate the future of retail. 📌 Tech-driven supply chains 📌 Phygital experiences 📌 Pop-up strategies that WORK Want to know the secret to staying ahead of the curve? Read on to find out. #Retail #Agility #Resilience #CPGCloudPartners

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"IT as a standalone function is dead. The rapid ascent of generative AI delivered the death knell. Technology is the business." Wow! From the first sentence (above), the latest C-Suite report from the IBM Institute for Business Value is a must-read for anyone working at the intersection of business and technology -- an ever-increasing #VennDiagram. The report centers on six blind spots that enterprise leaders must overcome 1. We treat tech as an enabler but ... Tech must be the core of everything we do. 2. We say we are working together but ... Our collaboration is only skin-deep. 3. We hope it will be a magic wand but ... Generative AI could break our organization. 4. We want it to be trustworthy but ... Our AI may be irresponsible. 5. We talk about data as currency but ... Our data could be a liability. 6. We think our team is strong but ... We’re still fighting yesterday’s talent battle. "In the AI era, the stakes are high and the influence of tech leaders is even higher. AI is transforming the very fabric of business—from reimagining the way people work, to how leaders weigh options and place bets, to reinventing customer experiences and relationships. But to get there, tech executives must lead their organizations past the blind spots hindering their AI transformation." The only thing I would change is that it's all executives. After all, "technology is the business."

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Always a good source of inspiration 💪⭐️ Generative AI is expected to automate or augment 40-60% of activities in the #CPG industry. However, to drive greater value from the technology, CPG leaders must go beyond incremental improvements. They need to redesign core processes by integrating marketing, sales and customer service while aligning with their supply chain to deliver on promises. In a new blog from Accenture’s Oliver Wright, he explores how leaders in the CPG industry can explore the areas where #GenAI can be most impactful, viewing workers as navigators, not passengers in the journey. Read the blog here: https://accntu.re/4giNiHR #Accenture #GenerativeAI #FutureOfWork

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I'm thrilled to share the successful collaboration between Accenture and Bricorama in the rollout of the pAInt platform—a transformative achievement discussed in our recent publication, "The Empowered Consumer." This initiative underscores our dedication to setting new standards in consumer innovation with state-of-the-art technology.  As a respected name in the home improvement sector, Bricorama has enhanced the shopping experience for its customers through the adoption of generative AI. Leveraging the Azure OpenAI Service, the pAInt platform provides tailored recommendations, automating the selection of paint colors and quantities to suit individual tastes.  Our involvement in this project highlights Accenture's role at the forefront of implementing groundbreaking technologies that respond to and anticipate the shifting demands of consumers. This partnership not only showcases retail innovation but also serves as a blueprint for future advancements across various consumer sectors, reinforcing our leadership in AI-driven transformation. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eWkyiQYP #Innovation #CustomerExperience #TheEmpoweredConsumer #AIinRetail

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The urgency around global sustainability is greater than ever, with 62% of companies prioritizing it in their #digitaltransformation, according to BCG. Leading firms find that being sustainability leaders unlocks growth and achieves key financial and environmental KPIs. Read our latest blog to learn how IFS Cloud embeds #sustainability into business processes to drive efficiency and meet your sustainability goals:

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How are you navigating the tightening regulations around ESG and supply chain transparency? As regulations constantly evolve, multinational companies must reassess their practices to ensure proper sustainability governance. Learn 5 best practices here.

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While navigating a challenging economic landscape and disruptions, new developments in technolgy can help solve #CSCOs' biggest issues. #Supplychain collaboration platforms are a good example of this, as they are helping organizations improve #visibility and their ability to manage supply chain operations in the future. The key is to build connected supply chain networks that sense #disruption and opportunity, while considering cost, sustainability and customer impact. Great insights from Accenture's Sari Maarit Mackay GAICD and o9's Solutions, Inc.'s Srinath goud Vanga

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CIOs are under pressure to implement AI into their enterprise, but taking the right steps can be daunting. In this first episode of the new CIO Corner video series, Salesforce CIO Juan Perez talks to Salesforce SVP Casey Coleman about the lessons she learned about AI use cases during her time as the CIO of the U.S. General Services Administration and the questions businesses should ask before integrating new AI tools. Watch.

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At IBM, we’re not just simplifying operations; we’re future-proofing our entire business. Under the leadership of CEO Arvind Krishna and SVP of Transformation and Operations Joanne Wright, we’ve improved productivity by 30%, reduced complexity, and unlocked $1.5B … in less than 18 months. We’re driving transformation from within making IBM “Client Zero” by using our own AI, own assets and our own tech to demonstrate the power and possibility of enterprise transformation. Eating our own dog food. Drinking our own champagne. #ItsAGreatTimeToBeAnIBMer with our #AI #GenAI #watsonx #HybridCloud #Quantum #ProudIBMer Not just a consulting company. More than a technology company #IBM = #IBMTechnology + #IBMResearch + #IBMConsulting + The #IBMInstituteForBusinessValue

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This analysis offers a retrospective view on the effectiveness and associated risks of adopting agile or alternative management strategies for overseeing digital transformations in the industrial sector.

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What makes a merger or acquisition successful? It all starts with having the right leaders in place. Research indicates that strong leaders play a vital role in the success of M&A strategies, with specific competencies linked to high-performing deals. The top two skills that predict leadership success for M&A integration: - How to decide the best fit for key roles when you don’t know the talent that exists? - How to create Newco’s winning leadership team? Find out more about our M&A insights here: https://lnkd.in/eyFu4NFe #M&A #leadership #success

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Why investing in nature matters now. Salesforce’s Tim Christophersen explains the importance of nature-based solutions and how companies can use them to reach climate goals, strengthen resilience, and reduce risks of ecosystem collapse. https://deloi.tt/3WeYWvz

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Discover how we worked with IBM to create D&B Ask Procurement - a new AI assistant designed to accelerate the discovery and analysis of supply chain risks and opportunities #AI #IBM #SupplyChain #DNB

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Living our purpose, embracing our values, and showing up authentically are just a few of the keys to fostering a positive working environment. #SlalomProud to be included on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list in 2024. ​https://slalom.ws/3VOiuqR.

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With Target achieving $109 billion in annual revenue, it’s clear their AI strategies are going to have an immense scale. It’s wise for Target to not rush their digital transformation but instead carefully assess the best path forward. If they rush their AI strategies, they may erode the natural organic culture of creativity and innovation; not to mention burning employee and consumer goodwill. #AI #DigitalTransformation

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An open ecosystem is absolutely foundational to responsible innovation and the democratisation of AI. At IBM we believe this approach helps IBM’s clients define the right models and the right architecture to deliver their desired business outcomes and experiences for their customers and employees. I spent some time with the team from Reuters last month to share more thinking on the importance of this approach. You can check out the full piece here: https://lnkd.in/ejEcwzUT

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In this episode of Top of Mind, Distinguished VP Analyst Mary Mesaglio walks through the risks of strict return-to-office mandates — and whether these mandates are ultimately worth implementing. Discover why rigid policies may harm high-performers in particular, why flexibility is key to maintaining employee engagement and retention, and how HR leaders can take steps to ensure a more personalized approach to where and when teams work. #GartnerLive #wfh #rtomandates

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Every successful M&A starts with having the right leaders in place. Learn how to assemble and empower a team that brings executive alignment and defines the culture, strategy, and vision for the new company. https://dy.si/BSEEC

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