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Should We Celebrate this Marriage?

Supply Chain Shaman

The software planning footprints are reminiscent of the work done in the 1990s when we struggled with insufficient memory using 32-bit hardware. There is no solution to optimize source, make and deliver together or drive bidirectional orchestration to execute trade-offs between functions automatically. Not much has changed.

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The $30 Billion Secret: How Amazon’s Logistics Saves You Time & Money

SCMDOJO

Cloud and Machine Learning services: Amazon Web Services (AWS) – Provides cloud computing infrastructure, storage solutions, and machine learning services to businesses and developers worldwide. Pharmacy: Amazon Pharmacy – Online service for purchasing prescription medications with home delivery.

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Supply Chain Movement 21 – S&OP + IT

Supply Chain Movement

The supply chain software industry is in a considerable state of flux. furthermore, because the continuing growth in outsourcing is making global businesses ever-more susceptible to disruptions, supply chain risk management software is also on the rise. 29 | Checklist Freight Spend Management. 12 | SCM IT Subway Map 2016.

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Google Will Acquire a 3PL – And Other Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2015

Talking Logistics

So, here is my invented future for 2015, starting with my most audacious prediction: Google will acquire a logistics service provider (3PL) and/or a logistics software vendor. And its technology assets too, like the Kiva robots Amazon purchased [in 2012] and the data centers that power its cloud computing services.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 8-12, 2015)

Talking Logistics

In the meantime, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: JDA Software Announces Game-Changing Strategic Cloud Collaboration with Google. Delivers Tools for Improved Driver Productivity and Enhanced Route Visibility. GT Nexus Redefines Supply Chain Finance With Big Data.

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

Talking Logistics

In Retail, Data Elbows Aside Chief Merchants (WSJ – sub. 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.”. Trucking Makes a Comeback, but Small Operators Miss Out (WSJ – sub.

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Guest Commentary: P.O. Management Programs – Know Pain, Know Gain!

Talking Logistics

You could answer them with a purchase order (P.O.) Diffuse resistance by inviting stakeholders from internal groups to become part of the solution as early as possible. Your stakeholders can: Align sourcing, purchasing, logistics, and I.T. Why is it late? When will it get here? Why didn’t the vendor let us know? gain equation.