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The Benefits of Evolved Vendor Managed Inventory Model Led by Web-Based VMI

GlobalTranz

When I was Materials Manager at Maricopa County, Arizona, the second largest county in the country, I introduced Vendor Managed Inventory. Cutting the Right Costs with Technology by Sourcing Innovation. So, I hope the next article explains the evolved VMI model.” ” Vendor Managed Inventory Model: A Quick Back Story.

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Do No Harm…

Supply Chain Shaman

Recently, I spoke to a major European retailer that lost 5% of their grocery revenues to Amazon in the first quarter of 2014. These tools allow us to look at sell, source, make, and deliver together. Why It Matters. Today, we have a number of burning platforms. The network design technologies have changed a lot in the last decade. (I

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Top Supply Chain Articles of 2015

GlobalTranz

As we head into 2016, we are featuring our most read articles of 2015 in our five main categories: Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation Management, and Freight. When I was Materials Manager at Maricopa County, Arizona, the second largest county in the country, I introduced Vendor Managed Inventory.

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Raise a Toast to Digital Business!

Supply Chain Shaman

At the end of 2014, many leaders that I work with are preparing their 2015 strategies. Too few companies understand the differences between syndicated data sources and the use of channel data. The word digital is everywhere in their presentations– digital path to purchase, digital agriculture, and digital manufacturing.

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Breaking News: Walmart, Facebook, and Uber Form Strategic Alliance to Provide Unrivaled Commerce Experience

Talking Logistics

This is the most significant example of how commerce, logistics, and social networking are converging ,” said Adrian Gonzalez, industry analyst at Adelante SCM and host of Talking Logistics. Walmart and Uber have been working together since last June, with Uber delivering groceries for the retailer in Phoenix, Arizona.