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How Can We Heal the Global Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Shaman

The combination of technology along with the advancements in transportation made it possible. As we have driven improvements in globalization, jobs shifted as companies chased lower costs of labor. In my work tonight, I carefully studied 2006-2015 financial results to select the Supply Chains to Admire winners. Inventory Turns.

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10 Must-Read Supply Chain Analytics Books for 2023

SCMDOJO

List of Top 10 Supply Chain Analytics Books 1) Supply Chain Metrics that Matter (Wiley Corporate F&A) 1st Edition This book offers an in-depth guide to understanding the link between corporate financials and supply chain maturity, evaluating the progress of over a hundred companies from 2006-2013.

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The State of Supply Chain Trends Part IV: Data Analysis, Wearables, and the Cloud

GlobalTranz

In other words, greater access to identical systems prevents organizational silos from inhibiting visibility, asserts Alex Whiteman of Eye For Transport. The Apple Watch, Fitbit and Google Glass have been major catalysts of efficiency and improving productivity, and other wearable technologies are continuing to drive the supply chain forward.

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Gaining Clarity on Inventory Effectiveness

Supply Chain Shaman

In industries like beverage, pharmaceuticals, consumer packaged goods, and medical device, the industry averages have gone backwards (inventory turns have decreased, not increased) during the period of 2006-2014. What Drives Inventory Effectiveness? In the last year we completed a study on inventory optimization. The Role of Finance.

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Takeaways from Descartes Evolution 2019

Talking Logistics

Descartes Systems Group Revenue 2006-2018 (Source: macrotrends). Velocity Mail (June 2018) : “an electronic transportation network that provides global air carriers with mail and parcel shipment scanning and tracking solutions.”. Real-time freight visibility is quickly becoming a “must have” capability for transportation managers.