Artificial intelligence is already improving healthcare approaches and has the potential to do much more.

The increased adoption of microgrids across the industry could result in driving the agriculture economy, improving food security in areas that have traditionally been lacking, and increasing resiliency in the supply chain.

Last week, over 170 participants attended a procure.ch Expert Talk on the topic of "Digitization of purchasing - status quo? Purchasing quo vadis".

Industry 4.0 is changing the world of work in companies as a result of the new digitalization thrust. All functional areas along the value chain will have to reposition themselves.

Digital transformation is indispensable for businesses that intend to remain relevant in the near future. Given the prevailing macroeconomic conditions, businesses will likely continue facing unique challenges and opportunities to evolve in 2023. Amidst inflation, geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, they can expect to tackle issues on multiple fronts, including the supply chain, increasing customer expectations and sustainability, to name a few.

Clean hydrogen’s diverse applications have made it a critical pillar in the transition to net-zero. While the market for clean hydrogen is growing, it is not increasing fast enough to meet the IEA’s Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario.

Experts at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have pioneered the world’s first ethical algorithm for autonomous vehicles, which could see autonomous driving become the norm globally.