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Early ‘Internet of Things’ Pilots Proved Supply Chain Benefits of RFID Pallets

Supply Chain Network

Two early pilots were facilitated by Supply Chain Network and carried out in 2003 and 2006 with both representing successful demonstrations of the potential supply chain benefits available through ‘Internet of Things’ implementations. SCN Office Products Pilot. YES 50% & 85% reductions.

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The Internet of Things: Does more data really make us more intelligent?

Supply Chain View from the Field

Recent articles, posts, and future trends studies are all awash with excitement about the Internet of Things. I have been doing a lot of work recently in the area of supply chain intelligence and risk management… one of my favorite areas of discussion (if you haven’t noticed!)

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Out of Africa

Supply Chain Shaman

Supply chain talent is primarily coming from North America and Europe, but these are the continents that represent the lowest levels of growth for supply chain 2020 (see figure 1). At over 1,000 delegates, the conference is a large supply chain event. Internet of Things As an Enabler.

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Blockchain and Supply Chain Analytics: Impact of Small to Large Supply Chains

GlobalTranz

The value of blockchain and supply chain Analytics is Undisputed, and the capabilities of blockchain Technology are starting to become available two small and midsize businesses, as well as large corporations, such as Walmart. Supply chain managers that have access to information to make informed decisions and improve productivity.

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Supply Chain 2030: Forge a New Path

Supply Chain Shaman

The Supply Chain Insights Global Summit is over, but we hope the energy to define Supply Chain 2030 is just beginning. Today only 12% of supply chain teams are driving improvement, performing better than their competitors and driving value (as determined by Price to Tangible Book Value). What does it take?

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XX and XY: A Different World in Supply Chain

Supply Chain Shaman

I jeopardized the release date of the book by taking an extra three months to finish the Supply Chain Index work. He is trying to figure out the answer to these questions: What defines supply chain excellence? Since supply chain can be a bit boring, I made it into a narrative. Who has done it best?

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Can Cognitive Computing Make Blockchain More Useful?

Enterra Insights

Supply chain operations are an area in which pundits predict blockchain will play a valuable role. Consider the manufacturing industry, where each participant in a supply chain relies upon receiving and shipment information from a network of vendors. ” Blockchain and Cognitive Computing. .