MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 19, 2015

The research raises a number of concerns and issues, such as oversupply of warehousing space in China, competition from the influx of foreign 3PL companies into the country, and the impact of regulations on free trade zones, seaports and airports. The article is published in the winter 2015 issue of Supply Chain Frontiers.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

In the maritime example I cited above, the lack of a centralized management strategy for our nation’s port system puts us at a competitive disadvantage. There are many other areas where a centralized strategy is needed. But like it or not, large-scale management challenges often require large-scale government. Photo: U.S. Marshall, Jr.

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Supply Chain Network

MARCH 19, 2016

Not since the advent of price tags, cash registers and the ubiquitous apparel hanger has there been a retail industry innovation poised to create such major change. Critical in such cases is to ensure the customer does not have the expectation that such products are also available in store to prevent wasted trips and frustration.

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RFgen

APRIL 17, 2023

Mispicks, a common issue in warehouses and distribution centers, occur when an incorrect item is picked from inventory during the order fulfillment process. Understanding the underlying causes of mispicks is important in order to implement effective strategies that prevent them from happening in the first place.

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RFgen

AUGUST 14, 2017

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 following mitigation strategies tie into specific DFARS system requirements.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 30, 2019

“At the core of the issue, warehouse robots are really no different from any other form of automation that has changed industries…” …since the automated loom, the cotton gin, ticket kiosks and assembly robotics. However, it is more likely to create class issues. It also points to smarter use.

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RFgen

JANUARY 12, 2024

A foundational element in digital transformation strategies, ERP systems help organizations face evolving challenges and control costs. In this article, we will explore and compare both cloud ERP and on-prem ERP systems. However, as cloud technology advances, these issues are increasingly being addressed.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Although ZLC will not be directly involved in the 2015 Cluster Excellence Program, the Center will provide critical support for the participating clusters in the Aragón region. “We This article was published in the fall 2014 issue of Supply Chain Frontiers. Subscribe for free to Frontiers here.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Author Malcolm Gladwell defined a “tipping point” as “the moment of critical mass, the threshold, the boiling point.” The technologies involved include mobile phones with: built-in cameras, handheld computers, tablets, barcode and label printers, scanners, RFID tags, GPS, near field communications (NFC), voice recognition software, and.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Rising costs mean that companies must continue to innovate and implement strategies that can help reduce logistics costs and boost the bottom line. A shift to manufacturing critical goods like pharmaceuticals in the United States would lead to higher production costs, for instance. trillion and motor carrier costs rose 10.1%

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ShipBob

APRIL 17, 2020

Offering ecommerce COVID-19 discounts is a strategy many brands have turned to. Patrick recommends trying different marketing initiatives, hitting pause on what doesn’t work, and catering your COVID-19 ecommerce strategy to what people want in the moment. Should you offer COVID-19 ecommerce discounts? Join the Next Live Call.

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ShipBob

JANUARY 9, 2023

That’s up to Amazon’s A9 algorithm, which sorts and ranks 350 million products based on everything from sales velocity and keyword relevance to fulfillment strategies and product availability. So, who makes it to the top? What is an Amazon listing? Why are Amazon listings important?

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 18, 2023

Shadow IT – where non-IT departments leverage technology to build their own analytics solutions, charts or graphs, often introducing IT risk because of improper security measures or interpretation of Shadow IT often happens when business stakeholders are frustrated with the slowness of obtaining the analytics they critically need.

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