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Viral Disruption in the Supply Chain: COVID-19 vs SARS

Logistics Bureau

Because the 2003 outbreak of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), originated in China, as COVID-19 did last December, comparisons are not only inevitable but also useful. Comparisons Between SARS and COVID-19. percent of global GDP in 2003. 2) China’s GDP represented 4.31

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Freightera CEO wins sustainability award for freight-based digital transformation efforts

Freightera

“Freightera is a B2B website focused on finding the best deals for shipping, compiling different companies’ quotes in a manner similar to flight and hotel comparison sites.” The excerpts from the article below. Freightera levels the playing field.”.

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Lean Six Sigma for SMEs: A Path to Continuous Improvement

SCMDOJO

Adapted from Ehrlich (2002); Stamatis (2002); George (2003); Bendell (2006); Bhuiyan et.al, (2006); Andersson et.al, (2006); Arnheiter and Maleyeff (2005); Nonthaleerak (2005); Kumar (2007); Magnusson et.al, (2003) Read more on Top 15 Lean Six Sigma Books to Level Up Your Continuous Improvement Efforts & Strategy on our website SCMDOJO! .

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Early ‘Internet of Things’ Pilots Proved Supply Chain Benefits of RFID Pallets

Supply Chain Network

Two early pilots were facilitated by Supply Chain Network and carried out in 2003 and 2006 with both representing successful demonstrations of the potential supply chain benefits available through ‘Internet of Things’ implementations. – Backend systems connectivity/reporting comparisons YES.

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Nothing is Impossible

BlueYonder

This started in 2003, and every year we tackled the project, to the point that we were pouring foundation, doing flooring, and putting on roofs. In comparison, I have it easy. There was risk after risk, but I was so excited to do this. I discussed the idea with my students, and asked them what they thought. She inspires me.

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Nothing is Impossible

BlueYonder

This started in 2003, and every year we tackled the project, to the point that we were pouring foundation, doing flooring, and putting on roofs. In comparison, I have it easy. There was risk after risk, but I was so excited to do this. I discussed the idea with my students, and asked them what they thought. She inspires me.

Iran 40
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5 Reasons why eAuctions Drive Better Savings

SCMDOJO

eAuctions save money in comparison to a regular BAFO tendering process. Using a unified platform, organize the processes of proposal gathering, vendor selection, bid comparisons, approval procedure, transactions, financing, and transportation tracking and management (Gep, 2021). . 2003, 7 1). Sachdeva, M. 2020, 4 28).