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Another Step Toward a 3D Printing Revolution?

MIT Supply Chain

Implications like these will be discussed as MIT CTL’s 2014 Crossroads conference , Biomanufacturing, Robots, and 4D Printing: The Next Decade of Disruptive Innovation, March 25 th , 2014, on the MIT campus, Cambridge, MA. Find out about the supply chain possibilities by registering for Crossroads 2014 here.

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How to Learn About Supply Chain Research From Around the World in a Few Hours

MIT Supply Chain

On January 22, 2014, some 120 master’s students representing about 30 countries will gather at the MIT Media Lab, Cambridge, USA to present 70 to 80 supply chain thesis research projects. World view. Research Expo displays 70 to 80 supply chain research projects from multiple countries. Obtain more information and register here.

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Contracts, Cancellations, and Closures: Persistent Trends Leave a Pre-Peak Season Logistics Industry on Edge

Intelligent Audit

In 2014, the Postal Service worked with about 4,000 highway contractors. Founded in 1943, Colonial Freight System has remained family-owned throughout its history and has been helmed since 2014 by Ruby McBride. So the shortage will continue, but for some sellers, the problem will be too much inventory.”. Now that’s around 1,700.

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Join Thousands of Students in MIT’s Digital Supply Chain Classroom

MIT Supply Chain

On September 30, 2014, supply chain education will take a major step into the digital age with the start of SCx, an on-line educational program developed by the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL) for thousands of professionals across the globe. SC1x – Supply Chain and Logistics Fundamentals (fall 2014).

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Bundling Blockchain with Other Technologies for Maximum Effect

Enterra Insights

2] Bernard Marr, “ Artificial Intelligence And Blockchain: 3 Major Benefits Of Combining These Two Mega-Trends ,” Forbes , 2 March 2014. [3] ” IBM Internet of Things Blog , 14 December 2014. [4] “It will take time for these solutions to develop and to reach consumers and businesses.” ” Footnotes. [1]

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Chipotle: The Latest Example of Why Supply Chain Risk Management Matters

Talking Logistics

Compared to Q4 2014: Revenue decreased 6.8% coli outbreaks that sickened 60 customers, along with norovirus incidents in California and Massachusetts that led to more sick customers and restaurant closings. million — the first decline in quarterly revenue since the company went public in 2006!

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2021 Trends in Supply Chain Sustainability

Vanguard Software

A great example would be when the hospitality industry initiated towel reuse programs back in 2014 and the subsequent savings on water and energy. And the World Economic Forum cites that many reports find a direct correlation between sustainable practices, share prices, and business performance.