CAPS News-15 October 2025

Adopting AI with Confidence: Theory-Driven Approaches to LLMs

Large Language Models (LLMs) are reshaping supply chain management — driving smarter decisions, reducing bias, and uncovering insights from complex data. Yet, with these opportunities come new challenges. In this recording from our recent webinar, Assistant Professor Rui Yin discusses how theory-driven frameworks can help organizations adopt AI responsibly, highlighting real-world applications already shaping the field. Watch the recording to learn practical strategies to leverage AI for more intelligent, responsible, and resilient supply chains.

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Quick Fact – Boosting Efficiency with Generative AI

Insights from the Generative AI in Procurement: Practical Use Cases report reveal where organizations are realizing the greatest impact from Gen AI — leveraging its ability to translate, standardize, and refine language (e.g., policy, terms, and conditions, etc.), followed closely by documentation creation (e.g., contracts, scope of work, RFx, etc.). These innovations are driving new levels of efficiency, accuracy, and speed in procurement processes.

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Certifications of Insurance Collection Practices Quick Poll

According to a recent Quick Poll on Certifications of Insurance (COIs) Collection Practices, 94% of respondents report having an established process in place for collecting COIs. When it comes to determining which suppliers must provide these certifications, the majority identify high-risk suppliers as their primary focus, followed by organizations that require all suppliers to submit COIs.

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Watch This Year’s CAPS Webinars On Demand

Stay informed and inspired with on-demand access to this year’s CAPS webinars. Whether you missed a live session or want to revisit key insights, webinar recordings are available in the library.

Benchmark, Analyze, Excel: Unlock the Power of CAPS’ Enhanced Metrics Dashboard

Impactful Experiments for Informed Decision Making

Procurement Metrics: Measure Performance, Justify Headcount, Communicate Value

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Supply Chain Operational & Geopolitical Risk in an Age of Slowbalization

Your Expertise Needed: Impacts of ESG & Inventory Mandates

Lend your expertise to shape the future of supply chain policy. Participate in a virtual interview for our new study, Adapting to Regulatory Shocks. Share your frontline experience with ESG policies and inventory mandates (e.g., California disclosure and inventory rules) to help inform industry research, influence best practices, and guide strategic responses. Interested in participating? Complete the form at the link below.

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