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Top 20: The Ultimate Logistics Technology Roundup

Freightos

Feel like you keep on reading headlines about “ the Uber-ificiation of 3D printed big-data drones “? of total tech investments in 2012 to 1.37% in the first half of 2014. Faster service, great capacity usage and direct connectivity with freight companies means better access to service providers. The result?

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Whitman School Collaborates with Staples to Analyze Supply Chain Management Opportunities Sparking Millennial Interest

GlobalTranz

In the first project, Whitman faculty and students will analyze fulfillment operations and make recommendations regarding how Staples can further improve its inventory and distribution decisions. The collaboration will allow Whitman School supply chain faculty and students to analyze two initiatives. Supply Chain supply chain management'

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This Week in Logistics News (September 21-25, 2015)

Talking Logistics

Looking ahead, Costello is concerned “about the high level of inventories throughout the supply chain [that] could have a negative impact on truck freight volumes over the next few months.”. Driving the trend are big-data tools popularized by online retailers that take the guesswork out of picking goods.

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It’s Time to Welcome The Supply Chain CEO!

Supply Chain Game Changer

As a result of technology and big data providing insights about every stage of the supply process, the Supply Chain profession has taken off. Instead of only using Supply Chain terms like fill rate, inventory turns, etc.,

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Green Supply Chain Management - Infosys Blogs

Infosys Supply Chain Management

Cloud & Big Data. It is the best practice to be followed since it reduces inventory, saves space and energy. Less use of air freight, increased use of rail and sea transport. December 2012. November 2012. October 2012. September 2012. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012.

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Supply Chain Management:The Role of Information Sharing in.

Infosys Supply Chain Management

Cloud & Big Data. By exchanging information such as inventory levels, forecasting data, and sales trends, companies can reduce cycle times, fulfill orders more quickly, cut out millions of dollars in excess inventory, and improve forecast accuracy and customer service. December 2012. November 2012.

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Supply Chain Management:Retailer Multi-Channel Operations.

Infosys Supply Chain Management

Cloud & Big Data. While much of the retail industry and business media is focusing on retailers attempts to integrate online and in-store retailing, the real test in our view, lies with smarter inventory management and supply chain fulfillment capabilities among retailers. December 2012. November 2012.