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Now Is the Right Time for Supply Chains To Do the Right Things

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Visibility into Tier I, II and III suppliers, de-risk by developing alternates, build practical BCPs (business continuity plans) and China + 1 sourcing strategy. Consumers now want safety, sustainability and transparency more than ever before. Escalating freight rates and severe capacity crunch.

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Towards Successful Digital Transformation – Separating the hype from reality

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Futuristic road transportation technology with digital data transfer graphic showing concept of traffic big data analytic and internet of things. Many organisations have had to adapt and implement new technologies to become more sustainable, flexible, and efficient. Source: Schumacher et al. Dr. Shereen Nassar.

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Changing Winds in Supply Chain

Supply Chain Shaman

There is no planning model in traditional solutions that recognizes a logistics bottleneck and drives bi-directional orchestration across source, make and deliver. The world of NoSQL enables the use of disparate data to drive learning and new forms of insights. Shippers pushed cost and waste backward in the supply chain.

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The Evolution of Logistics: Connectivity, Data Integration, and Virtual Design

SCMDOJO

From the ubiquity of the Internet and various electronic gadgets, we are now in the era of next-level digital space where businesses and individuals can easily leverage the power of cloud computing, big data analytics, AI, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Routing will also be much more dynamic, which will be a boon for drivers.

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Changing Winds in Supply Chain

Supply Chain Shaman

There is no planning model in traditional solutions that recognizes a logistics bottleneck and drives bi-directional orchestration across source, make and deliver. The world of NoSQL enables the use of disparate data to drive learning and new forms of insights. Shippers pushed cost and waste backward in the supply chain.

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Changing Winds in Supply Chain

Supply Chain Shaman

There is no planning model in traditional solutions that recognizes a logistics bottleneck and drives bi-directional orchestration across source, make and deliver. The world of NoSQL enables the use of disparate data to drive learning and new forms of insights. Shippers pushed cost and waste backward in the supply chain.

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Is Hyperloop the Next Great Supply Chain Technology?

Kinaxis

The idea of tubes whisking freight across the land at near-supersonic speeds smacks of an old-school image of the future. They might allow companies to carry less inventory – perhaps using Hyperloop to rapidly source whatever parts or raw materials that can’t be 3D printed.