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Top Automotive Mobile Barcoding Software Success Stories

RFgen

In order to improve customer service and reduce operating costs, Myers implemented a just-in-time (JIT) methodology with mobile barcoding across its extensive warehouse network. Improved customer service. How Ford is Implementing Big Data into its Supply Chain. Reduced labor costs.

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16 ERP implementation risks that vendors WON’T tell you

Unleashed

Think about the difference between Microsoft Word 2007 and Google Docs. The opposite is true for higher tiers, who may also receive additional benefits such a custom roll-outs, dedicated customer service representatives, tailored training, and so on. Confused about the difference?

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Walgreen’s Acquisition of Amerisource Bergen is based on the need for integration to survive

NC State SCRC

This model was effective for many years, and provided a valuable service to the pharmaceutical companies, who did not possess a core competency in distribution strategy and technology. As a result, pharmaceutical distribution companies had to adopt a different model, one identifying a Fee For Service model. Customer service support.

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Top 2016 Supply Chain Strategy Posts from the Supply Chain Link Blog

Arkieva

View the full post or view the snippet below: I got the idea for this blog post after reading Shaun Snapp’s LinkedIn post on the topic of big data. In the post, he correctly argues that the case for big data is sometimes exaggerated. Will Big Data change the world? Read More ». Read More ».

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When We Don’t Have Answers, We Need to Work Quickly To Build Them

Supply Chain Shaman

We started the pandemic with an average of twenty-one more days of inventory on average across industries than at the start of the 2007 recession. Only 29% can see the total cost and less than 1% can actively track margins and customer service. Could Outside-in Thinking Help? Companies struggle to have the right inventories.

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When We Don’t Have Answers, We Need to Work Quickly To Build Them

Supply Chain Shaman

We started the pandemic with an average of twenty-one more days of inventory on average across industries than at the start of the 2007 recession. Only 29% can see the total cost and less than 1% can actively track margins and customer service. Could Outside-in Thinking Help? Companies struggle to have the right inventories.

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When We Don’t Have Answers, We Need to Work Quickly To Build Them

Supply Chain Shaman

We started the pandemic with an average of twenty-one more days of inventory on average across industries than at the start of the 2007 recession. Only 29% can see the total cost and less than 1% can actively track margins and customer service. Could Outside-in Thinking Help? Companies struggle to have the right inventories.