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HWI Unleashes Continuous Innovation

Logistics Viewpoints

They view their implementation of a tightly integrated suite of applications delivered in a public cloud infrastructure from Oracle as a platform on which they can build to help drive continuous innovation. Refractories are products that have been chemically engineered to resist high temperatures. HWI Has a Complex Supply Chain.

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Baltimore Bridge Collapse: An Opportunity to Reinforce the Importance of Supply Chain Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

For example, a robust supply chain may have backup power generators, firewalls, security systems, and emergency plans to prevent or mitigate the effects of disruptions. For example, an agile supply chain may have real-time data, advanced analytics, decision support tools, and cross-functional teams to monitor, diagnose, and solve problems.

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A New Red Wagon?

Supply Chain Shaman

Let me give you an example. Last week, I spent time with large chemical companies engrossed in this discussion. ” There are now chartered groups to innovate the business models. ” There are now chartered groups to innovate the business models. Let’s take a look at the world of the chemical manufacturer.

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Elevating The Voice of the Supply Chain Contrarian

Supply Chain Shaman

” The industry is in a groupthink, largely missing the opportunities for breakthrough innovation. For example, the Gartner Top 25 celebrates the accomplishments of Intel (active with Gartner), but in the analysis in Table 1, Nvidia Corporation and Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) clearly outperform Intel in the Semiconductor Industry.

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Chevron Phillips Chemical Embraces Cultural Innovation to Accelerate their Digital Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

Chevron Phillips Chemical (CPChem) needed a technology that facilitated fast solutions to pressing problems. At the Seeq Conneqt conference Brent Railey gave an fascinating presentation on the importance of tackling cultural issues when implementing innovative technology. They chose an analytics platform from Seeq.

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Time to Rethink Sourcing Rare Earth Elements

Supply Chain Game Changer

Strategic National Stockpiles and Sourcing for the National Interest! These Rare Earth Elements have long ago been abandoned for mining and processing here in the United States and are part of our reliance on Chinese sources of supply. Lead by innovation. sourcing #rareearthelements. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Global Supply Chain Recovery Dependent On A Vaccine

Supply Chain Shaman

Together, we need to go to a place that we have never been before in the evolution and innovation of supply chain processes. They are seldom cross-functional to optimize source, make, and deliver together. Building sensing capabilities requires partnering with smaller and innovative technologists. Innovate with home delivery.