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Visibility: If Only I Could See

Supply Chain Shaman

In contrast, visibility does not. The IT taxonomy for visibility is supply chain analytics. As a result, when I was a Gartner analyst and technology providers would provoke me to write a Magic Quadrant on visibility solutions, I would laugh. Why the Focus Today on Visibility?

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Championing Supply Chain Digitalization

Enterra Insights

“Companies are racing to use data,” he writes, “and develop new data models, to provide greater supply chain visibility and resiliency. But traditional data models where the supply chain function is disassociated from the customer no longer work. ”[8].

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Supply Chain Visibility and Collaboration – How ERP Falls Short

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Market Research (TMR) just released the results of a survey conducted in the first two weeks of February, 2017. Unsurprisingly more than two-thirds (68%) of the participants said streamlining the supply chain is the highest priority for discrete manufacturing companies. TR Cutler, Inc. Key Findings and Frustrations.

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The Importance of Transparency in Supply Chains

Enterra Insights

Jennifer Furey and Rebecca Harris, attorneys at Goulston & Storrs, report, “Millennials are expected to inherit approximately $30 trillion in assets over the next 30 to 40 years. ” You might be thinking, “That sounds like supply chain visibility. performance-based metrics. ”[3].

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Walmart Supply Chain: Building a Successful Integrated Supply Chain for Sustainable Competitive Advantage

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The ability to analyze this data enables the retail giant to make informed decisions on product procurement, inventory management, and demand forecasting. Efficient Supply Chain Practices: Automated Distribution Centers and Computerized Inventory Systems Automation is a key component of Walmart’s efficient supply chain practices.

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Blockchain and the Future of Business

Enterra Insights

Despite the numerous challenges facing blockchain implementation, Helen Partz reports a survey conducted by identity management firm Okta found, “61 percent of high-profile digital companies worldwide are investing in blockchain.”[2] ” American Shipper , 16 October 2017. ” Footnotes. [1] ” Footnotes. [1]

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Is Your Supply Chain A Cost Centre or a Value Creator?

Supply Chain Game Changer

And the reality is that Supply Chain must be cost-effective. Whatever your Industry you should be able to make comparisons to competitors, do benchmarking, and even compare yourself on key metrics across industries. Lean for instance is equally applicable in Supply Chain as it is in Manufacturing or anywhere else.