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Ooh, Scary Stuff, Kids. Tales from the Supply Chain Crypt.

Kinaxis

In October 2015, it was a frightening thought for fans of falls’ favorite flavor. On June 11, 2003, Walmart CIO announced that the company would require its 100 top suppliers to implement radio-frequency identification (RFID) – technology that promised fast-tracking of items and, ultimately, a more efficient supply chain.

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Four Strategies What Worked

Supply Chain Shaman

” So, I started work with Arizona State University to take balance sheet data from 2003-2007 to analyze which combination of metrics drove the highest market capitalization. The question was, “What mattered? Which strategy drove the most significant value??” I hope this helps: Organizational Alignment.

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Refresh Your Supply Chain – Have a Coke and a Smile

Supply Chain Network

In 2003, Coca-Cola enterprises began a five year, $200 million IT plan called Project Pinnacle. This may become a reality as soon as 2015, and they are providing global aid in other unexpected places. How do they do it all? Always Adapting. This company stays on top of technology. Taking Advantage, in a Positive Way. Kaitlyn Nakagoshi.

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Uh-Oh! Insights On How P&G Failed And What This Means For You

Supply Chain Shaman

Keith led the work to move P&G from a regional to a global manufacturer opening up the Warsaw center of planning excellence and outsourcing IT to HP. Keith was an undisputed leader in building talent to drive manufacturing excellence. Supply chain excellence was largely defined as manufacturing excellence.

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The distilled spirits market beyond 2021: Trends, profit margins & more

Unleashed

Like many food and beverage manufacturing industries, the alcohol industry worldwide has taken a hit from the pandemic – whether from restaurant and bar closures, or restrictions on valuable export and import markets – global sales volume dropped 6.2% The global spirits industry in numbers. drop in sales volume. as the world locked down.

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Ten Best Retailers at Handling Dangerous Chemicals

Material Handling & Logistics

Since 2003, Apple has reduced or eliminated chemicals of concern from products, including lead, arsenic, brominated flame retardants, and PVC/phthalates from certain components. In 2015, the company eliminated beryllium from various components. Printer-friendly version. Best Buy has not disclosed the content of the RSL or MRSL.

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech- March 17 2023

Supply Chain Matters

Mr. Renjen served as global consulting firm Deloitte’s Global CEO from 2015 to December 2022 upon his retirement from the role. Hasso Plattner who co-founded SAP in 1972, stepped down from his CEO leadership role in 2003. Dr. Plattner’s term expires in May 2024.