Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. Here is what I expect to see next year: Global supply chain footprints will continue to expand.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Should supply chain delays occur, companies can more easily identify the source of bottlenecks and take action to improve processes. A variety of other technologies, such as robots and advanced warehouse management systems, leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) for data-driven decision-making.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2024

Output reportedly rose in China, India, Brazil and the United States , while declines continued in the Eurozone , Japan and the United Kingdom. For the first time in many months, report authors identified export order demands originating countries as being Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, China, Europe, Indonesia and the United States.

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QAD

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Enhancements include: QAD Internationalization adds updates to help customers meet recently required international compliance standards for Brazil, China, Hungary, India and other countries. QAD Sourcing adds new autopilot sourcing capabilities and further automates the source-to-contract process.

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Should supply chain delays occur, companies can more easily identify the source of bottlenecks and take action to improve processes. Robotics enabled with AI and ML augment the work of humans in warehouses and distribution centers. According to PricewaterhouseCoopers , AI’s potential contribution to the global economy by 2030 is $15.7

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

With how quickly new technology, tips and warehouse management techniques are emerging, wouldn’t it be nice to take a page from someone else’s book? Strategies include sourcing more items directly from manufacturers to improve margins, SKU rationalization and space reduction, “show more carry less” and assisted-store ordering.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

Based on my experience and my vision I knew that I/T should be a source of competitive advantage and competitive differentiation in terms of our services and capabilities. From a Supply Chain success perspective, I am very proud of my role in helping set up the largest Pick, Pack & Ship operation in the world for Avon in Brazil.

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