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Wanted: Supply Chain Architects!

Supply Chain Shaman

Warehouse Management and Transportation Management were in their infancy. It should not be functional, with a narrow focus on a singular function like manufacturing or transportation. Stage 2: All about Transportation. It is usually driven by the logistics and transportation functions. Let me continue with my story.

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Three Reasons Why I Love Hadoop, and You Should Too!

Supply Chain Shaman

Ecosystem Software– Apache Pig, Hive, HBase, Phoenix, Zookeeper, Impala, Flume, Oozie and Storm. Is this a sign of a looming recession or a transportation opportunity? Digital manufacturing, cold chain technologies, robotics, transportation telematics have one thing in common. Why Should you Care? Streaming Data.

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Why Large Companies Increasingly Opt for 4PL Services

Logistics Bureau

The key difference between the two can perhaps be explained in the following example: A 3PL provider working with a paint manufacturer may package and store products as well as transport them to retailers and/or customers. Transporting and storing perishable food requires advanced logistics that is beyond the reach of many companies.

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S&OP: Five Steps to Get Started

Supply Chain Shaman

Frustrated that my upcoming Supply Chain Insights Global Summit was in Phoenix, he asked if I ever came to Europe. For most companies, greater economy of scale is possible through the global management of procurement and transportation and local management of sales, manufacturing and customer service. Be Clear on Definitions.

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When ‘Your Moment’ Has Arrived

Tailwind

Steve Nash was a Vancouver Island native, a local basketball phenom – a 6’3” Canadian kid who defied the odds to become a two-time NBA MVP and will go down as one of the most innovative passers of the game, leading Mike D’Antonio’s offense at the Phoenix Suns. Coach, coach!”. Even the other team gave him a high five! And we will not blink.