Mary C. Lacity

Oct 17, 2024 | tribunecontentagency.com | Mary C. Lacity |Remko van Hoek

Mary Lacity is the David D. Glass Chair and Distinguished Professor of Information Systems at the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas, where she teaches a course on business applications of virtual reality. Remko van Hoek is a professor of supply chain management at the University of Arkansas and a former chief procurement officer. He teaches and studies procurement and advises companies around the world.

Oct 17, 2024 | sloanreview.mit.edu | Mary C. Lacity |Remko van Hoek

Immersive Commerce: Early Lessons From Walmart The retailer is using immersive commerce — a form of online shopping that combines VR with 3D visualizations and gamification — to connect with the next generation of shoppers. Carolyn Geason-Beissel/MIT SMR | Getty ImagesRetailers must constantly adapt to shifting consumer trends, demographics, and technological advancements.

Oct 17, 2024 | flipboard.com | Mary C. Lacity |Remko van Hoek

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Nov 21, 2023 | hbr.org | Remko van Hoek |Mary C. Lacity

Ever since the disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, boards of directors and CEOs have been  pressuring corporate procurement leaders to de-risk supply chains. Our recent research at Walmart, Tyson Foods, Koch Industries, Maersk, Siemens, and Unilever revealed how these global companies are using advanced AI technologies to plan for and adapt to supply-chain disruptions. These tools have a variety of applications.

Aug 31, 2023 | sloanreview.mit.edu | Remko van Hoek |Mary C. Lacity

Kotryna Zukauskaite/theispot.comThe ResearchThe authors have been studying procurement and automation for two decades.i Mary Lacity has conducted more than 50 case studies on enterprise use of automation technologies. Remko Van Hoek and Lacity have been studying early adopters of procurement technologies for three years, including companies using e-auctions, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies, such as blockchains.