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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. Historically, the cost of RFID implementation and difficulty to utilize RFID in conjunction with other supply chain systems has hindered mass adoption by supply chain managers.

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10 Books Logistics And Supply Chain Experts Need To Read

Freightos

There are tens of thousands of books about logistics and supply chains. Amazon has 31,817 books about supply chain and 24,934 about logistics. That’s 56,751 supply chain and logistics books. But we got it down to ten logistics and supply chain books you’ll actually want to read.

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Responsible Jewelry = Traceable Jewelry

Sourcemap

When the Kimberley Scheme for conflict-free diamonds was introduced in 2003, it was one of the earliest traceability programs in ethical sourcing. Without a digital supply chain, there are few ways to verify the source of stones. Click below to download our free resource on implementing responsible sourcing.

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9 Apps in 2 Days: Business App Development Acceleration

AIMMS

In 2003 I moved from the United States to Norway and started to work for Höegh Autoliners. We leveraged input from Gartner for companies specializing in optimization and specifically logistics and supply chain. It is a solid, reputable, reliable technology that is tailored to your needs. What led you to selecting AIMMS?

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Case Roberta Roller Rabbit: Increasing Performance Through Improved Process and Technology

RELEX Solutions

Case Roberta Roller Rabbit: Increasing Performance Through Improved Process and Technology. Roberta Roller Rabbit (RRR) is a multi-channel fashion retailer with a chain of specialty stores, eCommerce website and wholesale operation. Download the case as a PDF. Insights » Case Studies. Introduction. The hard work began.

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Identifying and Mitigating Supply Chain Risk in the Age of COVID-19

Jaggaer

With an ever more connected global economy, and almost instantaneous n ews transmission, the impact of global health has multiplied since the last global (SARS) epidemic in 2003. To learn more about how supplier management can help navigate turbulent times, download our Holistic Supplier Management whitepaper. Universality. .

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Navigating Regulatory Compliance: A Deep Dive Into QMS Compliance for Medical Devices

Arena Solutions

So, if you weren’t able to make this live, but you have downloaded, we still care very much about you. How do you communicate within your own teams, across teams, across sites, with your supply chain, which is very critical today. Basic digital spreadsheet, tools, excuse me, spreadsheets [9%]. So, still coming in.