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Just been having a debate about why some SME manufacturers don't adopt tech when it could make their life easier. The reasons ranged from 'We don't have time to stop and figure this stuff out' to 'There's too much choice, we don't know where to start' to 'I know if I start on digitising, it'll get harder before it gets easier' All well and good, but what happens when competitors DO make the time, or decide to take the pain to get the benefits? How can the manufacturing tech ecosystem makes it easier for manufacturers to take the leap?

In February 2023, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo was deciding whether or not to sign off on a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for $39 billion in direct semiconductor manufacturing incentives. But this NOFO had several unconventional provisions: a pre-application (pre-app) to the actual application, upside sharing provisions to align incentives, and funding milestones so that only awardees making progress would receive additional funds. The funding had been made available through the U.S. Department of Commerce by the CHIPS (Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors) and Science Act passed a few months earlier. Raimondo’s team had proposed additional measures that would help the U.S. regain technological leadership while protecting taxpayer funds. Should Raimondo move forward with the “innovative” NOFO, despite the risks? On the latest episode of Cold Call, Professor Mitch Weiss explores the issue of risk-taking and innovation in government in his case, “The CHIPs Program Office.”

Jabil has announced ID8 Global, a joint venture with Cyferd—a generative #AI-driven, autonomous #supplychain and #procurement software platform that will transform how industries manage complex logistics, procurement, and operations on a global scale. 🌐 Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/gbQxJaBZ

Jabil has announced ID8 Global, a joint venture with Cyferd, to launch a generative AI-driven, autonomous supply chain and procurement software platform that will transform how industries manage complex logistics, procurement, and operations on a global scale. The joint venture between Cyferd and a Jabil subsidiary combines Jabil’s extensive experience across the global supply chain with Cyferd’s advanced platform capabilities and proprietary self-learning AI engine. ID8 Global’s customizable software solution is set to allow teams to autonomously manage complex, multi-tiered supply chains with exceptional speed and precision. Companies will be able to proactively address disruptions, optimize procurement processes, and respond to market changes in real time – a key competitive advantage in an increasingly disrupted world. Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/edGnFtXV #SupplyChain #Procurement #AIDriven

Great to see Cyferd as our platform partner, reinforcing their commitment to innovative solutions that drive real value. We’re excited to see Cyferd’s transformative capabilities recognized in their recent joint venture with Jabil, launching ID8 Global – a generative AI-powered platform set to revolutionize supply chain and procurement management worldwide. Combining Jabil’s global expertise with Cyferd’s cutting-edge, self-learning AI engine, ID8 Global will empower companies to navigate complex, multi-tiered supply chains with unprecedented agility and precision. This platform’s unique capacity for real-time, autonomous management offers a true competitive edge in today’s fast-evolving landscape. A great example of forward-thinking partnerships to redefine operational excellence, and we’re proud to support Cyferd’s mission to shape the future of logistics, procurement, and beyond. #Tick9 #Cyferd #SupplyChain #Procurement #Innovation #AI #Logistics

In February 2023, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo was deciding whether or not to sign off on a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for $39 billion in direct semiconductor manufacturing incentives. But this NOFO had several unconventional provisions: a pre-application (pre-app) to the actual application, upside sharing provisions to align incentives, and funding milestones so that only awardees making progress would receive additional funds. The funding had been made available through the U.S. Department of Commerce by the CHIPS (Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors) and Science Act passed a few months earlier. Raimondo’s team had proposed additional measures that would help the U.S. regain technological leadership while protecting taxpayer funds. Should Raimondo move forward with the “innovative” NOFO, despite the risks?

Across industries, businesses are more focused on short-term profits as opposed to long-term excellence. In the process, we lost the spark of innovation. 💥 At MMR, we attribute waning innovation to a focus on profits, minimizing room for trial and error. Instead, we focus on asking the extra questions, challenging the shelf life of what we’re investigating, reading, absorbing, and most of all, paying attention to the ideas of everyone in the room. Learn more about our POV in the article below. https://bit.ly/3x0SV7L #Innovation #MarketResearch #BusinessGrowth

Manufacturers continue to face a fluctuating market. Eide Bailly can help by identifying the right strategy and technology for your operation based on key tech trends for 2024. 👇 #Manufacturing #Technology #DigitalTransformation

"Everything is a negotiation" Do we need to develop selling skills? How do we sell technology? - Identify the strong why (value) - The measurement promise - The Communication #uxui #tech #saas #b2b #negotiation #sales #design

Please enjoy my chat with Amir Panush, CEO of a most interesting chip intellectual property company. Ceva’s CEO: An intellectual property business banking on the rising complexity of the chip world “Scarce resources are becoming more and more scarce, worldwide […] While we all think AI will replace the engineering force, so far, it's actually done the opposite.” Chip makers are strapped for engineers to build ever-more-complex parts. Ceva CEO Amir Panush sees vast opportunity to rake in royalties as their outsourced R&D team. It’s a lot like ARM Holdings, but his company’s stock is a lot cheaper. https://lnkd.in/gsPWs-Kg Ceva, Inc. Amir Panush #investing #stocks #semiconductors #intellectualproperty