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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. However, the inability to act on information gathered in advertising and merchandising efforts in Wal-Mart led some companies, including Procter and Gamble, to rescind use of RFID tags.

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7 Pitfalls of Outsourcing and How to Avoid Them - SupplyChainOpz

Supply Chain Opz

Outsourcing is a very effective tool for companies of all sizes to cut costs. But when its done wrong, outsourcing can create the negative impact to the company. This article will show you 7 common mistakes when company embarks on the outsourcing spree and how to avoid them. 7 Pitfalls of Outsourcing and How to Avoid Them.

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If Only There Were More Choices

Supply Chain Shaman

Companies are at very different places, based on the company’s cultural DNA to try new solutions. However, there are limited solutions for the companies in the middle of the adoption curve–early adopters and early majority. The hype cycle was my favorite Gartner model when I was a Gartner analyst in 2001-2003.)

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Next Level Apparel® Takes its Demand and Inventory Planning to the Next Level with the Logility® Digital Supply Chain Platform

Logility

Founded in 2003, Next Level Apparel is a design innovator, industry leader and top supplier of premium blank apparel. Accelerating the digital sustainable supply chain, Logility helps companies seize new opportunities, sense and respond to changing market dynamics and more profitably manage their complex global businesses.

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How Can Life Sciences Supply Chains Navigate a Disrupted World?

Logility

Digital twins can integrate a variety of data sources, including the Internet of Things (Industry 4.0), artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced analytics. Once life sciences companies have digitized their physical world, they can focus on taking advantage of new data streams that are powering analytics and cognitive technologies.

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CKS Benelux and Ivalua partner with Punch Powertrain to digitalise strategic sourcing

ivalua

Solution deployed in 10 days to improve direct material sourcing, increasing profitability. The platform was configured in 10 business days to deliver rapid value in the sourcing of direct materials. The platform was configured in 10 business days to deliver rapid value in the sourcing of direct materials.

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Walmart and the Past, Present, and Future of RFID

AB&R

Walmart’s RFID journey Walmart announced in 2003 that its top 100 suppliers must tag their pallets and cases starting by 2005. As we’ve seen over the past few years, RFID helps companies maintain a strong omnichannel fulfillment operation during several waves of disruptions. Even so, businesses have eyed RFID for many years.