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Handfield’s Supply Chain Analytics Predictions for 2014

Supply Chain View from the Field

In particular, the focal BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, and China) represent major targets for expansion, but with them come a host of new problem that enterprises have little to no experience in dealing with in terms of logistics capabilities. Here is what I expect to see next year: Global supply chain footprints will continue to expand.

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

Supply Chain Shaman

This is a key differentiator and vastly different to the principles we know today of relational software in rows and tables and traditional data warehouse approaches using ETL where processing data requires movement. As a result, companies closed manufacturing facilities. The growth expectations of the BRIC countries is worrisome.

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Made in America: What it Means to the Country

GlobalTranz

As of 2016, American manufacturing adds $6 Trillion to our economy , accounting for 12 million jobs. Even more, that 12 million figure doesn’t include the jobs created in the transportation of components and finished goods. Increase the 12 million jobs again when you add warehouse workers and support staff. Quality Questions.

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Nike’s Global E-Commerce Distribution Center in Leuven Belgium

NC State SCRC

Shipments arrive from Nike’s network of global manufacturers in Asia, and includes footwear, apparel and equipment. Containers arrive at the port of Antwerp, and are transported by truck to a nearby inland terminal (BCTN) which is next door. This terminal receives about 5000 containers a day, of which about 50 are for Nike.

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