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Market Beat. Four Thumbs Down and One Thumb Up.

Supply Chain Shaman

While the supply chain technology market lost its allure at the start of the last decade, it is now cool again. Globally ten percent of jobs are in manufacturing, while 37% are associated with supply chain management. The supply chain technology market is responding. Today, supply chain excellence matters more than ever.

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A True Supply Chain Transformation Requires the Proper Talent

Logistics Viewpoints

Belcorp’s Maturity in Supply Chain Design. When companies implement enterprise software solutions, they often label that implementation as being part of their company’s digital transformation. Using this software effectively is about more than the functionality. They started with IBM’s LogicNet solution.

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How Machine Learning Is Redefining Supply Chain Management

IQMS

Machine Learning and its core constructs are ideally suited for providing insights into improving supply chain management performance not available from previous technologies. The machine learning algorithms in IBM’s Watson platform were able to determine if a shipping container and.or no opt-in).

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The Ongoing Impact of E-Commerce on the Supply Chain

Kinaxis

In Q2 2015, the U.S. They’re desperately searching for new supply chain and fulfillment solutions at every stage of operations, which includes demand forecasting, inventory management, warehousing strategies, technology integration, and distribution practices. This finding continues a clear statistical trend. percent (compared to 1.6

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It’s All About the Logistics

Enterra Insights

A couple of years ago a survey conducted by Convey and eft Supply Chain & Logistics Business Intelligence, found, “Nearly 72% [of respondents said] improving access to data for in-transit shipments across consumer service, operations and logistics teams is crucial or very important. ” Changing with the times.

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Seven Misconceptions on Managing Inventory in a Market-Driven World

Supply Chain Shaman

Executive, after executive, lament, “They have purchased many technologies and sponsored many projects to reduce inventories, but they are not seeing results.” ” I have been studying the evolution of inventory technologies as an industry analyst since 2002. It is truly a case of process, people and technology.

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8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

Implemented cross-docking in its supply network to enable inventory reductions. Established the strategic use of technology to gain supply chain efficiencies. Supply Chain Network Design. Development of analytical and network design skills within the company’s supply chain teams. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool.