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The Role of Blockchain in SCM, with Examples

SCMDOJO

Here, we’ll discuss how it becomes useful for SCMs and what are some blockchain supply chain examples. Understanding Supply Chain The production industry uses a variety of procedures to serve its consumers through the market; all these activities can be covered under one umbrella term: supply chain.

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Zero Visibility to Complete Control: Supply Chain Optimization

Locus

trillion by 2026. To effectively meet customer demand, retailers need a well-oiled machine behind the scenes – I’m talking about a streamlined supply chain. And the make-or-break point in this chain? One of the other biggest hurdles in the world of supply chain management is visibility.

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Vendor vs. Supplier: how to Distinguish and Manage

Precoro

In 2020, the global Supply Chain Management market was valued at $15.85 And is expected to double by 2026. Efficient SCM starts with a well-managed network of suppliers and vendors. Suppliers are placed at the supply chain's beginning and provide goods or services to the companies for further processing.

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Streamlining Success: Unveiling the Power of Order Management Software in Supply Chain Optimization

SCMDOJO

In the supply chain, order management and inventory management play significant roles in rapid growth. billion figure by 2026, which was $1.0 AI-based OMS speeds up operations and optimizes the performance of the supply chain. Globalization has sped up business growth and enhanced the need for management tasks.

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Migrating from Legacy ERP to Cloud-Based ERP and Its Impact on Data Collection Software

RFgen

One significant hurdle facing supply chain operations is the prospect of losing data collection capabilities as old ERP platforms are left behind. These innovation leaders are driving the public-cloud ERP market to an estimated $73 billion by 2026. However, this transition is not without its challenges.

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Addressing Labor Shortages in Warehouse and DC Operations

NC State SCRC

The American Trucking Association expect a shortage of roughly 70,000 truck drivers in 2019, which will increase to 175,000 by 2026. The promise of “driverless vehicles” is unlikely to materialize during this period.

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An Introduction to ERPs and ERP Mobility for Supply Chain Pros

RFgen

The ERP software market is growing rapidly in parallel with digital transformation efforts in the supply chain. As supply chains digitize to meet increasing needs for efficiency and speed, one of the core technologies behind these optimization efforts is enterprise resource planning software (or ERP technology).