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Untangling The Tangled Web We Weave

Supply Chain Shaman

The year was 2004. I was working on a report on the Multi-Enterprise Inventory Management (often termed MEIO) and I challenged Pete. As for MEIO, I was excited to see some innovation in the space, but the creativity was short-lived. The most innovative of the technologies were quickly acquired, and the promise waned.

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Supply Visibility: More Important Than Ever. Yet Elusive.

Supply Chain Shaman

Today, more than 1% of the world’s container ships are stuck off major ports. Warehouses are full–often with the wrong stuff resulting in the slowing of the forty million shipping containers around the world. In 2004, I joined AMR Research, a Boston Analyst firm. Supply chain shortages abound. Reflection.

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Walmart Supply Chain: Building a Successful Integrated Supply Chain for Sustainable Competitive Advantage

SCMDOJO

By employing these technologies, Walmart gains valuable insights into customer buying behavior, sales trends, and inventory levels. The ability to analyze this data enables the retail giant to make informed decisions on product procurement, inventory management, and demand forecasting.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 16-20, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Manhattan Associates: New Inventory and Fulfillment Capabilities Give Store Associates More Time to Deliver a Fulfilling Experience. Back in May 2004, I wrote a post titled, “What If UPS Acquires Manhattan Associates?” Orders can be shipped as early as same day. According to the article by Erica Philips: Amazon.com Inc.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 14-18, 2014)

Talking Logistics

Because as I wrote earlier this year, it’s at the intersection of Software, B2B Connectivity, and Social Networking where companies will find opportunities for supply chain innovation. Moving on to 3PL news, FedEx was indicted by the Justice Department for shipping packages from illegal online pharmacies despite being warned from U.S.

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Migrating to SAP S/4HANA? What Supply Chain Pros Need to Know

RFgen

. “Buy It, Build It, Track It, Ship It” RFgen Mobile Foundations for SAP works with any core supply chain business functions. Spur future digital innovation and transformation. Inspires trust with SAP system among users, managers and customers by driving 99+% inventory accuracy. Additional Sources : SAPinsider.

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Migrating to SAP S/4HANA? What Supply Chain Pros Need to Know

RFgen

. “Buy It, Build It, Track It, Ship It” RFgen Mobile Foundations for SAP works with any core supply chain business functions. Spur future digital innovation and transformation. Inspires trust with SAP system among users, managers and customers by driving 99+% inventory accuracy. Additional Sources : SAPinsider.