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Seeing Beyond the Firewall

Supply Chain Shaman

Supply Chain Operating Networks: The building of supply chain applications using many-to-many architectures to connect multiple parties to multiple trading partners to improve multi-tier supply chain visibility, planning and execution to improve relationships in extended value chains. .

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50 expert tips on logistics planning and strategy

6 River Systems

Reassess the value of your 3PL provider. “Third party logistics (3PL) providers offer solutions in warehousing, packaging, assembly and distribution under one roof, so you can leave some or all of the order fulfillment to supply chain experts. Think about how your warehouse might look in 2030.