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How Do You Define a Mature Supply Chain Planning Organization? (Part 1)

Supply Chain Shaman

Definition of push/pull decoupling points and the role of postponement to improve inventory as a supply chain buffer to improve agility. Concerted plans that focus on inventory management as one part of the supply chain as a complex system. Risk management strategies integrated in network design programs.

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As Europe Rebounds Supply Chain Continues to Shine

MIT Supply Chain

The graduates from the Spanish program tend to stay in Spain, while students from the English program are widely dispersed with about 60% gaining employment in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, 25% in North America and Central America, and the rest in Asia. Europe’s economic woes have also helped to raise awareness levels.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 2-6, 2015)

Talking Logistics

Kenco Explores Drone Technology in Deployment of Advanced PINC Yard Management System. Tradeshift Disrupts with Network-Based Supplier and Risk Management. It enhances LLamasoft’s presence and opportunities in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Google aims to begin drone package deliveries in 2017.

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Meet Peter Guinto, Resilinc’s VP of Government Affairs

Resilinc

In particular, it must be allocated resources to update its inventory management and supply chain technology. China invests in building infrastructure in developing countries to expand trade and geopolitical leverage, especially over mineral-rich developing countries across Africa and South America.