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The sharing economy: An effective model for supply chain management?

Kinaxis

It is inevitably becoming a major source of revenue in today’s global economy, led by the likes of Uber and Airbnb. Nestle combined parts of its supply chain for fresh and chilled products in Belgium with PepsiCo, a clear rival. The answer is sustainability. Benefits of the sharing economy model on supply chains.

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Is it time to take your supply chain glocal?

Kinaxis

As defined by the source of all knowledge, Wikipedia, “glocalization is the adaptation of globally marketed products and services to local markets.” Restaurant mega chain McDonald’s is an example easily identified by most. What really jumped out for me during his session was this idea of glocalization.

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What Your Company Needs to Succeed in Today’s Retail Landscape

AIMMS

In Europe, V&D , a major Dutch department store, and Brantano , a large footwear retailer operating in the Netherlands, Belgium and the UK, have officially declared bankruptcy. Source, make, and deliver reporting to a common leader. Trusted names like Sears, J.C. Penney, and Gap have also lost their momentum. sales planning.

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Where Would We Be Without All of the BullS&%T?

Supply Chain Shaman

It seldom snows in Belgium: the city sits in anticipation. Let’s take some examples. I also do not know a team that has been successful implementing a solution across make, source and deliver processes without clearly defined goals and process workflows. I cannot sleep. The quiet st reets await the coming of the soft snow.

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What Your Company Needs to Succeed in Today’s Retail Landscape

AIMMS

In Europe, V&D , a major Dutch department store, and Brantano , a large footwear retailer operating in the Netherlands, Belgium and the UK, have officially declared bankruptcy. Source, make, and deliver reporting to a common leader. Trusted names like Sears, J.C. Penny, and Gap have also lost their momentum. sales planning.

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New download: SCM Map Europe 2014-2015

Supply Chain Movement

In Belgium, the Ford factory in Genk will soon close for good, as will the Heinz manufacturing facility in Turnhout. Unilever has constructed a new ice-cream factory in Turkey which, in terms of sustainability, serves as an example for all 35 of its production facilities around the world. It’s a mere drop in the ocean.”

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Where Would We Be Without All of the BullS&%T?

Supply Chain Shaman

It seldom snows in Belgium: the city sits in anticipation. Let’s take some examples. I also do not know a team that has been successful implementing a solution across make, source and deliver processes without clearly defined goals and process workflows. I cannot sleep. The quiet streets await the coming of the soft snow.