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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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Aya??n?z? yorgan?n?za göre uzat?n… – Cut your coat…

Supply Chain Movement

Effective supply chain management has been vital in building a compelling offering – both as a manufacturer for leading international brands and in developing its own brand. At that time, we found our production partner who was also looking for a solution for their own supply chain. By Martijn Lofvers and Greg Thomson.

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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. Hi Christian, tell me a little about your background. What led you to selecting AIMMS? AIMMS popped up at that time.

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

RELEX Solutions

Roberta Roller Rabbit (RRR) is a multi-channel fashion retailer with a chain of specialty stores, eCommerce website and wholesale operation. Launched in 2003, RRR has evolved into a lifestyle brand offering a plethora of products that are still printed, cut and sewn by hand in collaboration with artisans preserving ancient traditions. .