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It’s time for a revolution of the supply chain kind

Kinaxis

A supply chain planning systems revolution. I’m going to discuss it anyway, because for those of us living in a supply chain world, it’s big deal. So while everything’s been changing around us, why hasn’t supply chain planning evolved to any great extent? Times Haven’t Changed. You Say You Want a Revolution.

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Collaboration Key in Creating Competitive Advantages Through Supply Chains

Supply Chain Network

Research confirms cross-functional collaboration and supply chain integration are challenging business goals that many companies deprioritize because the value is difficult to define. Decades spent pursuing cost savings within internal supply chain functions leaves little room for improvement at this point.

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Consumer Demand Variability Biggest Supply Chain Disruption, Execs say

USC Consulting Group

Yet for business leaders – especially manufacturers and shippers – the words “unpredictability” and “uncertainty” will likely epitomize 2020, as they’re something organizations continue to experience as the country and consumers emerge from the nationwide lockdown amid supply chain disruption.

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2014 Merchandise Planning and Allocation Survey Results Revealed

Logility

Recently, Boston Retail Partners released its 2014 Merchandise Planning and Allocation Survey which explores the current state of the retail industry and how technology is shaping retail capabilities. How does your supply chain support its success? White Paper: Optimizing Retail Allocation: 10 Must-Have Capabilities.

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A Q&A with Stanley Black & Decker and Boston University on Inventory Optimization

Logility

Recently, I had the pleasure of moderating a webcast [ listen now ] with Michael Martin, manager, global supply planning strategy, Stanley Black & Decker, and Sean Willems Ph.D., associate professor of operations management, Boston University, on the role of a company’s inventory in developing a sustainable competitive advantage.

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Winning Healthcare Supply Chain Strategies Used at Tufts Medical Center Chain

RFgen

Chris Johnson heads Tufts Medical Center’s supply chain, and he offers several strategies for those in the healthcare industry looking to make processes more efficienct and reduce costs. Boston’s Tufts Medical Center is more than just the average medical facility. Optimizing the Supply Chain at Tufts Medical Center.

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Winning Healthcare Supply Chain Strategies Used at Tufts Medical Center Chain

RFgen

Chris Johnson heads Tufts Medical Center’s supply chain, and he offers several strategies for those in the healthcare industry looking to make processes more efficienct and reduce costs. Boston’s Tufts Medical Center is more than just the average medical facility. Optimizing the Supply Chain at Tufts Medical Center.