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Taming the Supply Chain. Will It Ever Be Social?

Supply Chain Shaman

For example, would Toyota have thought to ask the question, “Are my brakes failing?” The ends of the supply chain–both in customer and procurement– are fragile. They would ask how social can impact their supply chain source, make and deliver processes. Total charges were $46 million with a $.09

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Will the IoT Revolution Force Government to Embrace Silo-Busting?

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For example, we are expanding the tools and information available to all trading partners across the supply chain. Consider, for example, the risks posed by customs-related delays. The IoT gives companies the ability to source parts and sell products globally. For example, in the U.S., And its influence is growing.

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When The Wheels Fall Off

Supply Chain Shaman

For the prior ten years, as a city dweller in Philadelphia and Baltimore, I walked everywhere. For example, Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) has very little to do with Transportation Planning (TMS). There is no true end-to-end solution that enables bi-directional orchestration across deliver, make, and source processes.