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The Forecasting Accuracy Bugaboo

Logistics Viewpoints

Machine learning also makes it possible to make more granular forecasts – for example, instead of forecasting demand for the company’s products in the Eastern Region of the U.S., It turns out the Super Bowl happened on February 12 th in Glendale, Arizona. Instead of monthly forecasts, for example, a weekly forecast can improve agility.

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The Coffee Pot Conversation That Will Not Happen

Supply Chain Shaman

A forum was great for networking but not for driving process innovation. For example, client-server to cloud architectures offered great promise for process innovation, but companies just moved their processes without asking how to drive new levels of value from technology. The industry is like a Ferris Wheel.

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A Key to Manufacturing and Warehousing Success in Arizona

AB&R

A Key to Manufacturing and Warehousing Success in Arizona The Phoenix metropolitan area and surrounding cities are booming with new warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing plants right now. Conveniently located by Phoenix Sky Harbor airport, we provide prompt support to Arizona companies.

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Imagine the Supply Chain of the Future

Supply Chain Insights

On September 9–11, 2014, 110 supply chain visionaries will gather in the desert at the Phoenician Hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona to think differently and define the future of supply chain. Here are five examples that will be discussed at the conference. Join the innovators to explore new horizons. It is needed. What is disruption?

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Happy Labor Day! Insights on Building Supply Chain Talent

Supply Chain Shaman

For example, in Figure 3, I share insights from the research study for the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit on embracing new forms of analytics. For example the shift from inside-out to outside-in processes is a disruption. Driving the future requires innovation… Figure 4. Top Barries. It is not an evolution.

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Time for a Mea Culpa?

Supply Chain Shaman

Supply Chain leaders will state in one breath that they want to be innovative and try new technologies; however, in the next sentence, they will ask for a statement of a definitive Return on Investment (ROI) for a project. How can you drive innovation if you hamstring yourself to only take a step to try a project with a definitive ROI?

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How to Get a New Arizona Facility Running Optimally in a Hurry

AB&R

How to Get a New Arizona Facility Running Optimally in a Hurry If you’re setting up a new warehouse or manufacturing facility in Arizona, you will want to make sure you’re being as efficient as possible in everything you do. The post How to Get a New Arizona Facility Running Optimally in a Hurry appeared first on AB&R.

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