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Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovation

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovation. While the COVID-19 pandemic woke up supply chains around the world, the ripple effects continue to disrupt in both size and scope. How are supply chains planning for further disruption and uncertainty? And what are the key industry trends and innovations?

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Supply Chain Innovation + Automation: How Körber is Positioning Procurement for the Future

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Learn how Körber leveraged Ivalua’s software tools to automate and streamline tactical activities while keeping strategy front and center. The global supply chain is undergoing an incredible transformation that will change the way we do business. 5 BU’s: Digital, Pharma, Supply Chain, Tissue, and Tobacco.

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Sustainable Logistics Operations: Leveraging Advanced Automation Technologies

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

On the demand side, end manufacturers are facing fierce global competition, innovation pressure, and ever more short reaction time to deliver their products to their customers. Digitalization in the logistic operation chain can bring end to end visibility, identify opportunities to optimize operation and reduce errors.

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Digital Megatrends – Shaping Supply Chain Innovation

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Digital megatrends – Shaping Supply Chain Innovation. Confronted by supply chain disruptions, companies were mired in deep uncertainty in 2021. According to a McKinsey report, supply chain disruptions cost the average organisation 45 per cent of a year’s profit over a decade.

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8 Reasons Why Your Supply Chain Needs a Low-Code/No-Code Digital Platform

Low-code/no-code is a powerful innovation in software development that’s already redefining what’s possible with digital supply chain and procurement platforms. Read this whitepaper from TechTarget and GEP to see how it can benefit your enterprise.

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3PLs and Software Vendors: 3 Questions to Keep Innovating Your Business Models

Talking Logistics

Most of the time, when people talk about innovation in supply chain management and logistics, the focus is on technology (e.g., Read more The post 3PLs and Software Vendors: 3 Questions to Keep Innovating Your Business Models appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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The State of Supply Chain and Logistics Innovation

Talking Logistics

What is supply chain innovation? In a 2013 white paper, the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics defined supply chain innovation as “the combining and application of a mix of inventions, existing processes, and technologies in a new way that achieves a desirable change in cost, quality, cash and/or service.”

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Five Best Practices for Balancing Costs, Risks, and Sustainability

In the face of volatile macroeconomic conditions and other complex challenges, supply chain and procurement pros must strike a tough balance between seemingly contradictory demands: boosting performance and sustaining and extending business operations, all while meeting customers’ needs.

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The Great Supply Chain Gear-Up: Sustainability and Agility for 2023

Speaker: Peter Kraemer, Chief Supply Officer of Anheuser-Busch InBev

The past few years have shown us that nothing is constant in the supply chain industry. Innovation through exploration, development, and scaling of technology has enabled markets across the globe to remain agile while responding to challenging times. In fact, change is inevitable.

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A Deep Dive Into Supply Chain Strategy: Why Yours Isn't Working

Speaker: Michelle Meyer, Founder and CEO of MatterProviders

Michelle Meyer is the Founder and CEO of MatterProviders, and a supply chain professional of over 30 years. Fortunately, she's here to walk you through the future of supply chain strategy and why your current approach is probably not working. Reshoring - it’s happening, and it’s only going to accelerate.

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Geopolitical & Regulatory Issues: The Path Forward in Supply Chain & Logistics

Speaker: Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD - President of LMA Consulting Group, S&OP Expert, and Speaker

The world of supply chain and logistics has been plagued with volatility, disruptions, and increased regulations. In this webinar, we will talk about the current status of the supply chain and what the successful and unsuccessful paths forward will look like.

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Problem Solved: Boost Resilience with Supplier Diversity

Speaker: Rod Robinson - SVP of the Supplier Diversity Practice, Insight Sourcing Group

Supplier diversity programs are impactful and effective tools in your business strategy because they guarantee a diverse supplier base and ensure inclusivity within your ultimate procurement plan. This session will also cover: How to widen your pool of potential suppliers to achieve stronger supply chain resilience and adaptability.

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New Supply Chain Design Software Benefits Calculator

How much can you save by optimizing your supply chain network? What's the ROI of supply chain network design software? Take our calculator for a spin to see how much you can save per year by optimizing your supply chain network. Our benefits calculator helps you find out.

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CIO: Here's Why Analytics is Eating the Supply Chain

Life science companies are adopting innovative cloud technology to provide a single source of truth for end-to-end supply chain decision-making.

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Disruption Reimagined: How to Conquer, Not Crumble, During Supply Chain Instability

Speaker: Robyn O’Brien - Founder of Sirona Ventures, Adjunct Professor at Rice University’s Business School, Supply Chain Optimization and Logistics Expert

Today’s supply chain leaders are required to stay strong in the face of disruption and not only accept it, but embrace it – after all, progress is made outside of your comfort zone. While it’s easier said than done, conquering the fear of instability in your supply chain is within your reach.