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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. Will wearables, voice, internet of things, and robotics redefine warehouse management to reduce costs to pick goods by 30-40%?

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The Best Supply Chain Conferences of 2019

GlobalTranz

Although dozens of conferences exist around the globe, warehouse managers should consider going to one of the best supply chain conferences of 2019 (plus MODEX, which is held in even-numbered years and occurs in 2020). Also, some conferences may offer discounted rates for groups, and others, like ProMat, do not charge a registration fee.

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Raise a Toast to Digital Business!

Supply Chain Shaman

The technology shifts are many: internet of things, mobility, analytics for social and unstructured data, cognitive learning, cloud-based software, canonical integration in B2B networks, e-commerce, and digital images. This is the goal of this blog post. For many, it is a paradox. How do supply chain leaders modernize their visions?

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Aspire, challenge and transform: Insights from the Gartner Supply Chain Executive conference

Kinaxis

One conference I recently attended is the Gartner Supply Chain Executive conference in Phoenix, Arizona. Cashier-free stores powered by the Internet of Things (IoT) (e.g. Use of drones ( EyeSee inside the warehouse for scanning and tracking inventory, Prime Air for delivery). Madhav Durbha I enjoy attending conferences.

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3 Logistics Technology Trends in 2016: Automation Leads the Way

GlobalTranz

In fact, autonomous vehicles are already being used by a logistics provider in Arizona. The Use of Robots in Warehouses, Loading, Unloading, and Delivery Will Increase in 2016. Autonomous vehicles, which are essentially unmanned vehicles, are also going to become common. A few years ago, Kiva r obots seem to be rolling out everywhere.

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Top Supply Chain Articles of 2015

GlobalTranz

When I was Materials Manager at Maricopa County, Arizona, the second largest county in the country, I introduced Vendor Managed Inventory. I took our line of fasteners: bolts, nuts screws and washers and put them in one location in the Warehouse. The Benefits of Evolved Vendor Managed Inventory Model Led by Web-Based VMI.

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Best Supply Chain Conferences of 2019

Veridian Solutions

Although dozens of conferences exist around the globe, warehouse managers should consider going to one of the best supply chain conferences of 2019 (plus MODEX, which is held in even-numbered years and occurs in 2020). Also, some conferences may offer discounted rates for groups, and others, like ProMat, do not charge a registration fee.