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Reflections, Thank-you(s) and Rethinking the Future

Supply Chain Shaman

Analytics (Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Cognitive Computing). Open Source Technologies (Examples include Hadoop, Spark, Kafka). In my opinion, the focus should have been on agility and the redefinition of analytics. This includes: Sensors coupled with data from the Internet of Things (IOT). 3D Printing.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2016

Talking Logistics

more near-shoring and larger, less frequent shipments to minimize transportation costs). How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment? The Rebirth of Transportation Marketplaces (UberCARGO, Cargomatic, and Freight Friend).