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2012 Supply Chain Predictions: Is the End of the World Nigh?

Supply Chain Network

But 2012 is an extra-special year; it carries heavy historical baggage chock full of dire predictions. Nostradamus painted a bleak picture of massive destruction and mayhem brought about by a comet in 2012. In the tradition of David Letterman, (in no particular order) let’s hit the Top 10 Supply Chain Predictions for 2012.

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Apple Product Event Provides Added Supply Chain News

Supply Chain Matters

In addition to new product hardware and some services announcements, the lead up to the event has provided some supply chain related news. The Lightening port was first introduced with iPhone 5 in 2012. restrictions on companies selling advanced technology to China’s high tech companies. market for the new iPhone lineup.

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Doing Business in Japan

QAD

Japan has been an economic power throughout much of its history, despite a major economic downturn starting in the 1990s. Japan is currently the third largest economy in the world. In addition to its economic might, Japan has long been a model for manufacturers throughout the world. Manufacturing in Japan. of Japan’s GDP.

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

ToolsGroup

Will the supply chain ever catch a break? With every link of the supply chain impacting businesses both large and small, keeping up with the globally disrupted supply chain evolution is a recipe for whiplash. Raw Material Shortages Are Affecting a Challenged Supply Chain.

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Industry 4.0… well let’s talk about 3.X!

KEPLER Consulting

was introduced for the first time during the 2011 Hanover Fair (Wahlster, 2012). For the record, the first industrial revolution reflects the automation of production through steam and water (Industry 1.0); for the second one, the electrification (2.0) Indeed, main tools required for the Industry 4.0 The term Industry 4.0

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Supply Chain Management:The Upcoming 2011 Holiday Buying.

Infosys Supply Chain Management

Technology Services. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Supply Chain Management. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions.

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Supply Chain Management:Headline for the 2012 Holiday Buying.

Infosys Supply Chain Management

Technology Services. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Supply Chain Management. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions.