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China is called the world's factory. On one hand, China's supply chain services market supports a wide range of industries with great potential to generate value. On the other, there are complex and stringent trade and customs regulations. Hear the discussion about core tenets Neo Tangent uses to be successful in this evolving market, shared at the HFS 2024 Spring Summit.

Speakers:


Saurabh Gupta, President, Research and Advisory Services, HFS Research
Yash Chauhan, Global Head, Neo Tangent

Discussion topics covered:


The strategy behind the spinoff of Li & Fung and the new divisions formed: LF Data, LF Digital, and Neo Tangent for business operations.
The role innovation plays in Neo Tangent's approach to supply chain management.
The impact of recent global events on Neo Tangent operations and the broader Chinese supply chain.
Differing views on how adopting a China+1 supplier strategy affects the overall market complexion.
Biggest frustrations about today's business process outsourcing (BPO) model and how Neo Tangent will change it.

In this edition HFS Executive Research Leader David Cushman challenges Wipro’s global AI head and SVP, Brijesh Singh, on the true costs of using generative AI (GenAI).

You will learn:


What is the impact and costs of GenAI that is different from more traditional forms of AI?
And how can understanding the full TCO inspire enterprises to focus on creating value rather than simply cutting costs or boosting productivity with GenAI?

In this edition of Unfiltered Stories, Saurabh Gupta, President, Research and Advisory Services at HFS Research sat down with Matt Candy, Global Managing Partner for Generative AI at IBM Consulting, during IBM Think 2024 in Boston, MA. Together, they explore how enterprises can orchestrate value through trustworthy AI to help their employees in their daily work – taking the friction out of what they do, speeding up processes, making their lives easier, and freeing more time for creative thought and expression.

In this edition, Saurabh Gupta, President, Research and Advisory Services at HFS Research and Manish Goyal, VP & Senior Partner, Global AI & Analytics Leader at IBM Consulting discusses about GenAI, the current focus on productivity and the imperative to beyond, use case implementations related to GenAI, holistic approach to GenAI implementation, Public or private LLMs and the concerns related to GenAI.

Key points discussed includes:


It is important for executives to move beyond the focus on productivity.
Use cases for GenAI hold tremendous promise in fostering innovation.
Open source and closed models: There won't be a single winner, both have a role to play.
There needs to be more conversations on the disruption the technology can bring to society at large.

Join Elena Christopher, Chief Strategy Officer at HFS Research, Joe McNamara, Director of Solutions Marketing at AML RightSource and John Byrne, EVP, Chairman of Advisory Board at AML RightSource for an in-depth exploration of the joint market impact report, “Driving the Evolution of Financial Crime Compliance: The People and Tech Imperative.” In this pre-recorded podcast, they share insights on the evolution of financial crime compliance, the motivations behind the survey, and practical findings from the report. Discover how technology, combined with expert human insights, is transforming anti-money laundering efforts, especially in the realm of digital assets and evolving regulations. Also, learn how compliance professionals and law enforcement are working together to tackle financial crimes.

Read the associated report here: https://www.hfsresearch.com/research/aml-rightsource-financial-crime-compliance-evolution-people-tech/

Join us in this special Fireside Chat with Phil Fersht, HFS CEO and Chief Analyst, and Jan Gupta, President, Akkodis as they delve into the discussion of the creation and purpose of Akkodis and the impact of AI on their businesses and the engineering sector.

The discussion revolved around the following topics:


Akkodis: A Tech Consulting Bridge
Smart Industry Future and AI's Role
AI's Impact on Engineering Workforce and Recruitment
Shift From Degree to Skills Economy: Opportunities and Challenges