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The State of the Retail Supply Chain

SCM Research

When we talk about supply chain management, we often intuitively take the perspective of the manufacturing industry. A new JDA-sponsored report, The State of the Retail Supply Chain (pdf), has been jointly developed by Auburn University and the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA).

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The Digital Supply Chain Will Change Everything… Ask Gary Kasparov!

NC State SCRC

A lot of blogs and writers are discussing the role of machines vs. humans and their relationship, especially in the context of supply chain management.

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Five Predictions (About Prediction) that Every Procurement Professional Should Consider

Supply Chain View from the Field

We may also see forums for industry collaboration that identifies best practices, shared insights, and an opportunity to drive a standard approach to what are emerging as very large and complex risks in the global supply chain. As we’ve noted in prior posts, talent is the key to procurement organizations.