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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. Download white paper. Instantaneous inventory cycling reduces delays and speeds SCM. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018.

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How the UAW Strike is Shaking Up the Automotive Supply Chain

Resilinc

Opened in 2006, this plant is responsible for building the Buick Enclave and the Chevrolet Traverse. While companies do have some excess inventory available, the automotive supply chain is experiencing layoffs, furloughs, auto parts shortages, and idling operations. GM’s Lancing Delta Township, conversely, is GM’s newest US plant.

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Household Products Industry Stuck in Neutral and Going Backwards

Supply Chain Shaman

Both Kimberly-Clark and P&G are going backwards on operating margin while making progress on inventory turns. Orbit Chart for Kimberly-Clark and P&G for the Period of 2006-2015. Orbit Chart of Colgate for the Period of 2006-2015. As the company spiraled in the updraft of the market, it built inventory.

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Tesco Improves Supply Chain with Big Data, Automated Data Collection

RFgen

Since 2006, Tesco has used big data analytics to improve its supply chain, primarily targeting its inventory management systems. DOWNLOAD: The Ultimate Supply Chain Mobility Software Buyer’s Guide – A guide to finding the right automated data collection software solution for your supply chain automation needs ».

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Tesco Improves Supply Chain with Big Data, Automated Data Collection

RFgen

Since 2006, Tesco has used big data analytics to improve its supply chain, primarily targeting its inventory management systems. DOWNLOAD: The Ultimate Supply Chain Mobility Software Buyer’s Guide – A guide to finding the right automated data collection software solution for your supply chain automation needs ».

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Supply Chain Digest Presents the Best in Supply Chain Content.

Supply Chain Digest

Inventory Management/Optimizat. Watch our companion Video and download others Megatrend Executive Briefs at www.scdigest.com/Supply_Chain_Megatrends.php. © 2006-2014 Supply Chain Digest - All Rights Reserved.' Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Demand Planning/Forecasting.

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S&OP – 13 Years On, What Have We Learned and What Has Changed?

AIMMS

In December 2006, I published an article titled “ S&OP or just good supply chain planning ?” Excess inventories, expediting, poor order fulfillment, overtime and poor resource utilization are a fact of life. . Lower inventory levels . I wondered: is S& OP just too hard to implement ? Reduced operating costs .

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