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Crisis was inevitable according to chaos theory

Supply Chain Movement

During our Trend Dinner just under a year ago, which was attended by almost a hundred supply chain directors, I predicted that we would find ourselves in an economic crisis around this time. That was necessary to ship Skodas that had been ordered in certain colours – such as purple – from the Czech Republic to Portugal for spraying.

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The Rise of Logistics Technology in E-Commerce

GlobalTranz

Logistics providers focus on revamping existing business models to create a productive, cost-savings oriented environment, explains Ricard Coelho of TAS Portugal S. Furthermore, connected systems enable automated order tracking and real-time analysis of all systems at any time, which reduces unnecessary delays and errors during fulfillment.

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Supply Chains Can’t Handle the Heat

Elementum

The pandemic was only a warm-up — climate change is disrupting the global supply chain. Once again, supply chain managers are on high alert, as they scramble to take actions to help mitigate the havoc that has already been wrought, and prepare for the climate related emergencies to come. It’s happening already.”

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Top 20 Verified Supply Chain Experts You Can Hire

SCMDOJO

Effective supply chain management is essential for success in the dynamism and connectivity of modern companies. To accomplish this, you require the skills of supply chain experts who can manage the complexity and difficulties of today’s global supply chains. They come from a variety of backgrounds.

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Big Data and the Supply Chain: One Important Means of Moving Forward

Kinaxis

by Bill DuBois A recent article on CFO points to a topic gaining strong momentum in the business press: the supply chain is the next big thing for big data to address. Companies clearly see the benefits of leveraging big data for supply chain management, yet studies show a surprising hesitance to move forward with initiatives.

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Managing Outsourcing Risk: A New Framework for Banking and Beyond

Jaggaer

The first step to assessing risks associated with outsourcing is to conduct a thorough analysis of the activity to be outsourced. The EBA guidelines provide a solid framework with key steps companies must take to protect their business from risk and to ensure the supply chain sustainability. . Governance. About the Author.

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Gartner’s survey analysis: Women in Supply Chain 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Gartner’s first Women in Supply Chain Survey, conducted with AWESOME, an executive women’s leadership group, and supported by Supply Chain Media, compares the representation of women in supply chain leadership roles. Gartner Survey Analysis Women in Supply Chain 2016.