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Refresh Your Supply Chain – Have a Coke and a Smile

Supply Chain Network

In 2003, Coca-Cola enterprises began a five year, $200 million IT plan called Project Pinnacle. Though the company had benefited from equity interests in franchised bottling groups, the need to make more from less prompted Coca-Cola to buy out their main North American distribution groups. How do they do it all? Always Adapting.

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How do we Drive Invention to Innovation in Planning?

Supply Chain Shaman

I was an avid student of supply chain excellence; and in this role, I watched as best-of-breed solution after best-of-breed solution replaced with more complicated technology. In Figure 1, I contrast the drivers and trends from a recent study. Note three trends in this research summary: 1) Demand and supply volatility is increasing.

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21 Experts Reveal Best eCommerce Platforms for Small Businesses

EMERGE App

While there are many excellent eCommerce platforms available, such as Amazon, eBay, and Etsy, nothing beats selling your products on your own website. Not really sure why but that seems to be the trend. Finally, WooCommerce for WordPress is an excellent choice for those that prefer full control, and endless options/plugins. #11.

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Why Is It So Hard to Find Good Help These Days?

Material Handling & Logistics

NOTE: Ron Giuntini also participated in the roundtable, but his contribution on the servitization trend will appear in a separate article. . The allocation of the right SKUs and volumes to different fulfillment centers has proven to be an excellent opportunity to apply AI. Jim Tompkins, CEO, Tompkins International. ?