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Supply Chain Technology Trends to Watch Out For

AFFLINK

What are the current supply chain technology trends? Supply chain technology is advancing at a fast pace, and supply chain companies need to keep their finger on the pulse of the industry. When it comes to supply chain management, the applications of blockchain are clear.

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Importance of Digitalisation to Improve Supply Chains: Helping Businesses Navigate Through Supply Chain Disruptions

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Here are some important technologies for the digitization of the supply chain. Automation, cargo tracking, robotics, and remote fleet management are all examples of how IoT can be used to harness organizational data and gain insights into key processes. Looking to the Future of Supply Chains. Supply Chain 4.0

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Is Hyperloop the Next Great Supply Chain Technology?

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All these factors combined mean that this futuristic technology might not be as far away as it seems. The CEO of the company behind the test (Hyperloop One) estimates that the system will be transporting cargo by 2019 and passengers by 2021. The post Is Hyperloop the Next Great Supply Chain Technology?

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National Logistics Day 2023

Enterra Insights

Just 14 years later, the first air cargo flight took place in 1910. “Logistics can help businesses save money by providing them with the tools to optimize their supply chains. ”[7] Even back then, food, spices, salt, and other goods had to be sourced and moved. Logistics helps to create value. 4] Scott G.

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Using Technology to build Sustainable Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

A connected supply chain breaks down data silos and consolidates data, plans and processes into one central platform. By enabling customer access to supplier information, including sourcing of materials, as well as environmental performance data, all parties in the supply chain, can be made more accountable.

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech- October 10 2023

Supply Chain Matters

In this October 10, 2023 2023 edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Technology we provide our capsule highlights of investments announced by supply chain management focused tech providers. will reportedly be one of the largest fully interoperable chassis pools in the U.S.,

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Just-in-Time vs. Just-in-Case Procurement During Supply Chain Disruption

Ware2Go

Recent supply chain disruptions , including images of cargo ships stuck off the West Coast , have led eCommerce shops to rethink their just-in-time and just-in-case inventory strategies. . However, as we’ve seen during the COVID-19 global pandemic , unexpected disruptions to supply and demand creates major issues.