‘Skills are the new supply chain’: SAP calls for different approach to AI adoption
· Source: hrexecutive.com
In short
SAP executives emphasized that AI should be viewed as a collaborative partner rather than a job replacement threat, introducing the concept that 'skills are the new supply chain' in the digital age. The company advocates for a skills-first approach where AI automates specific tasks while creating new opportunities, with research showing industries most exposed to AI are achieving fourfold productivity growth. SAP also announced role-specific AI assistants designed to handle administrative burdens, freeing HR leaders for strategic work.
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