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IoT Benefits for Supply Chain Operations

Enterra Insights

As I have noted in previous posts, the “revolution” has been slowed by security and standardization issues. With an IoT inventory system, the supply levels of several critical elements can be monitored in real time to help inform business decisions and prevent shortages. Dehoyos explains the IoT can also help there.

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Is It a Good Idea to Invest in Hiring a Purchasing Manager?

Precoro

In the article, we look critically at the role of the purchasing manager and discuss how to determine the value of hiring one. Reducing the price on the tag while maintaining the quality is often a crucial market advantage. It is addressed as an immediate issue that must be dealt with rather than as a long-term plan.

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3 Major Concerns About the Global Supply Chain

RFgen

According to an article in Apparel magazine citing recent research jointly conducted by BSI Supply Chain Solutions and Business Continuity Institute, 35% of companies have expressed high levels of concern about disruption to the global supply chain. Cyber Security. Complexity. Regulatory Challenges. For instance, just recently the U.S.

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3 Major Concerns About the Global Supply Chain

RFgen

According to an article in Apparel magazine citing recent research jointly conducted by BSI Supply Chain Solutions and Business Continuity Institute, 35% of companies have expressed high levels of concern about disruption to the global supply chain. Cyber Security. Complexity. Regulatory Challenges. For instance, just recently the U.S.

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Intelligent Supply Chain Technologies for the Future!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Intelligent Supply Chain technologies article and permission to publish here provided by Dan Weinberger , UN Supply Chain Expert and CEO of Morpheus Network. Blockchain-based cryptocurrencies enable easy and secure cross-border transactions as a potentially, essential part of optimized supply chain. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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When the Heavy Hand of Government is Not a Burden

MIT Supply Chain

An issue he highlights is how the local hoarding of personal protective equipment (PPE) that is critical to health workers can seriously disrupt national and international relief programs. As the demand for PPE has soared manufacturing capacity has become constrained, and some distributors are citing supply concerns. Photo: U.S.

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How to Become DFARS Compliant and Avoid Counterfeit Parts in the Aerospace and Defense Supply Chain

RFgen

A fighter jet suffers a critical system failure during flight. If counterfeit electronic parts make it through the supply chain and into a mission-critical military asset, the potential for a worst-case scenario increases. The guidance system in a defense battery fails to intercept incoming missiles. Navy over the course of 5 years.