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How Supply Chain Lost Its Mojo

Supply Chain Shaman

Improvement on the key metrics of growth, inventory turns, operating margin and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is elusive. Then as a software executive (1991-2001 and then 2003-2005) and finally as an analyst (2001-2003 and 2005-present). Here I want to share a perspective of “Why.” Yes, I am an old gal.).

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RFID in the Supply Chain: Fizzling Technology or the Future of Effective SCM?

GlobalTranz

In 2003, Walmart announced that all of its suppliers would need to have Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags on all pallets and cases by 2006. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Instantaneous inventory cycling reduces delays and speeds SCM. Download white paper.

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Drones in Supply Chain

ModusLink Corporation

Businesses around the world have started to integrate drones into their Supply Chain over the past years to help manage their inventory. The drones are built and designed to assist human workers indoors and benefit large organizations that have stationary inventory. 2018, September 4). 2018, March 23). Dronevideos.com.

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Drones in Supply Chain

ModusLink Corporation

Businesses around the world have started to integrate drones into their Supply Chain over the past years to help manage their inventory. The drones are built and designed to assist human workers indoors and benefit large organizations that have stationary inventory. 2018, September 4). 2018, March 23). Dronevideos.com.

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This Week In Supply Chain Management Tech April 4 2023

Supply Chain Matters

Founded in 2003, Utah based Avetta has reportedly deployed by 500 clients located in more than 130 countries. Gather AI Raises $17 Million in Series A Funding Computer vision and AI-powered warehouse inventory monitoring technology start-up Gather AI has announced $17 Million Series A-1 funding led by Bain Capital Ventures.

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Inflation is Back Up – Are you Ready?

Herlitz Inventory Management

Growing up with a father who developed inventory management software for a living spawned some interesting conversations around the dinner table. It hasn’t been lost here at Herlitz Inventory Management! Since 2009, when Herlitz Inventory Management was founded, annual inflation has been below 3 percent in the US. LTCM crisis.

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

Supply Chain Matters

SAP acquired Qualtrics in November 2018 in an all cash deal of $8 billion in what was billed as the enterprise software provider’s largest acquisition to date. Hasso Plattner who co-founded SAP in 1972, stepped down from his CEO leadership role in 2003. Moeller Holding with participation from Exor Ventures.