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Digital and the Supply Chain—How Far Have We Come?

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Source: IDC 2021—Digital Analysis: Manufacturing. Source: IDC Manufacturing Iansights APeJ Industry 4-0 Survey. In particularly as a tool to ensure that foundational technology is in place to enable future capabilities—getting this right from the outset is vital. Driving for Digitalisation. Making Digital Happen.

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Supply chain shockwaves from the Taiwan earthquake

Resilinc

Taiwanese manufacturers have reinforced their factories against earthquakes for years, employing automatic shutdown systems to reduce damage to production and tools. Having the tools, data, and resources to act quickly in events like the Taiwan earthquake are key to building ‘anti-fragile’ supply chains.

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The Future of Supply Chains Post COVID-19 – LogiSYM July 2020

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

For example tools like self-billing can support to fasten time consuming transport invoices reconciliation etc…), several SC models will co-exist and will be intermediately used depending on the market condition. tools rather than a big bang digital transformation.

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7 Pitfalls of Outsourcing and How to Avoid Them - SupplyChainOpz

Supply Chain Opz

Outsourcing is a very effective tool for companies of all sizes to cut costs. Case Studies. 7 Pitfalls of Outsourcing and How to Avoid Them. But when its done wrong, outsourcing can create the negative impact to the company. This article will show you 7 common mistakes when company embarks on the outsourcing spree and how to avoid them.

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Prepare for Anything: Supply Chain and Ecosystem Predictions for 2022 and beyond….

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Source: 2021 FUTURE ENTERPRISE RESILIENCY & SPENDING- Wave 9, September 2021. By 2025, to improve long-term supply chain profitability, 60% of manufacturers in global supply chains will invest in software tools to support sustainability and circular economy business models. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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Navigating AS9100: Achieving Product Excellence in Aerospace and Defense

Arena Solutions

In aerospace and defense (A&D) there’s little room for error. Parts and materials are sourced from a vast and highly interconnected global supply chain network. Whether it’s an aircraft that’s used to execute a critical mission or a defense system that’s deployed in combat—precision, reliability, and safety are paramount.

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Throw Back Thursday: Remembering ‘Meeting Customer Demand in a Complex Industry’ from Kinexions

Kinaxis

This global manufacturer of surface-cutting tools, with headquarters in western Pennsylvania. Customers include the aerospace, surface mining, oil and gas and machine-tool industries. The challenge is becoming even more daunting as Kennametal moves into the developing world, its most promising source of new business.