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Egocentric Network vs. Whole Network Level of Analysis

SCM Research

An incredibly insightful article by Provan et al. An incredibly insightful article by Provan et al. Egocentric theories often focus on the “embeddedness” of an organization in a network and on dyadic relationships. I am certain that supply chain management research can benefit from this valuable contribution. Fish, A., & Sydow, J.

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Can B2B e-commerce solve supply chain issues?

Cathy Roberson

According to IHS Markit, March US purchasing manager’s index (PMI) was the second strongest since data collection began in May 2007. In 2019, it re-acquired HD Supply, a company it sold in 2007. Manufacturing is gaining steam not only in the US but around the world as businesses return to a COVID-19 type of redefined normalcy.

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How We Stubbed Our Toe in The Evolution of S&OP

Supply Chain Shaman

Industries carried on average 32 days more inventory in 2020 than in 2007. (I Why do we have 32 days more inventory by company in 2020 than in 2007? His team wanted to implement an advanced optimization engine for Multi-Level Inventory Management (often referred to as MEIO in the market). I give you this evidence in this blog.).

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How to Reduce Costs and Invest in Better Technology at the Same Time

AB&R

In fact, studies by Harvard Business Review and Bain & Company looked at the difference investing in innovation makes during periods of major financial challenges, such as the 2007-2009 Great Recession. One of the most significant factors in their success was their investment in technology, according to Bain & Company [2].

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Origin of Logistics & Supply Chain Revealed! - SupplyChainOpz

Supply Chain Opz

Larson et al 2007 indicated that, based on a literature review, there are 4 types of interaction as below, Reproduced from Larson et al 2007. (1) This implies that the army relied on "replenishment progress (process). 4) Relationship Between 2 Terms. The difference between 2 terms has been very confusing for practitioners.

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How Cloud Technologies Can Help in Times of Recession

Arena Solutions

During the Great Recession of 2007-2009, cloud computing services got stronger and turned into a hub for IT solutions. References. Cloud-native solutions are much more adaptable and simpler to implement than the company’s data centers or on-premises software infrastructure.

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Nine Myths of S&OP Technology Selection

Supply Chain Shaman

In this report, I list 35 vendors and share the strengths and considerations based on demonstrations, discussions with references and my discussions with clients. When I wrote a summary report at AMR Research in 2007 and 2009, there were two or 6% of the market. SAP supplied none of the references. It is just too easy.

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