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Cognitive Computing: Getting Clear on Definitions

Supply Chain Shaman

The decision support technologies that we use today–price management, trade promotion management, network design, supply chain planning, transportation planning, supplier risk management–are on the cusp of redefinition through new forms of analytics. Evolution of Analytics in Supply Chain Management.

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No Easter Bunny?

Supply Chain Shaman

Analytical innovation and digital transformation drove step-change capabilities within the office and marketing. The question is, “How can the supply chain leader drive digital transformation to deliver transformational capabilities?”. As a result, many companies are struggling. Barrier #1. The reason?

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Top 25 Supply Chains of 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

In fact, BMW has adopted any number of digital production technologies, such as data analytics, smart logistics and 3D printing. In any event, Coke has turned to technology to speed its supply chain and logistics processes, such as its use of AGVs throughout its factories and loading docks. Printer-friendly version. Media Type.

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