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6 Ways AI Empowers End-to-End Decision Automation in Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

1) Streamlined Data Flow and Process Automation Is all about AI At the heart of effective supply chain automation lies the seamless flow of data across various sources and digital platforms, akin to a well-constructed highway for data. AI effectively facilitates continuous improvement in supply chains!

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New Balance Has Plans for Added U.S. Manufacturing

Supply Chain Matters

According to a published report from New Hampshire’s Manchester Union Leader via Yahoo News , plans for the sixth facility call for the construction of a 102,418 square foot combination office and manufacturing facility within Londonderry, New Hampshire , near the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport.

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Big Data, Analytics, and Industry 4.0

Enterra Insights

Analysts from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) explain the first three revolutions were driven by steam, electricity, and automation. ” Cognitive computing systems generally have the capability to integrate data from disparate sources; thus, eliminating the silo problem that plagues so many organizations.

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The New Age of Negotiation!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Dell felt that FedEx was not proactive in driving continuous improvement and innovative solutions; FedEx was frustrated by onerous requirements that wasted resources and forced it to operate within a restrictive statement of work. Reward those who award you with service and are well-aligned with working towards a common goal.

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No Easter Bunny?

Supply Chain Shaman

Dear Supply Chain Leader, Today, sitting in my seat in 11K on a Cathay Pacific flight between Hong Kong and Boston, I want to report that there is no Easter Bunny. High-velocity or streaming data requires different architectures built on non-relational, cloud-based architectures using open source tools like Apache Spark. Outside-in.

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How Technology Makes Continuous Innovation Possible: A Case Study with Unilever

Logistics Viewpoints

Continuous Innovation Is the Core of Successful Partnerships At the end of the day, if the environment for continuous improvement and proactive innovation is not present, even the best of technologies lose relevance in today’s dynamic setting. She is best known for her boundless energy and ability to get things done.

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Guest Blog Part 3: Listen to the Process

synchrono

In this final entry, my focus turns to continuous improvement. Tune into the process and listen for feedback from both internal (inside the four walls) and external (customer and supplier) sources. This is the start to the continuous improvement process. The quick fix was to add a source code to the order.