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Study Shows Two-Thirds of Companies Yet to Execute Digital Transformation in Supply Chain Planning

ToolsGroup

New survey finds that most companies are still formulating and gaining support for a digital strategy, with fear of change and data challenges as leading roadblocks. . Drivers of supply chain planning digitization vary significantly by company, with 42% identifying increased operational efficiencies (e.g. BOSTON, Mass.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

Toy companies are always looking for the next big thing. Mattel inked a multiyear deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to create a line of toys inspired by the space venture, the companies announced Wednesday. “As two in the Greater Chicago area and one near Denver ? And for Mattel, that next big thing might be Space X.

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The Best Supply Chain Company You Have Never Heard Of

Logistics Viewpoints

The company sources goods from 34,000 suppliers out of 30 nations. The company is piloting secure lockers for stock at their major sites. Adding to the complexity of the supply chain is that Ferguson is an acquisitive company. The company recorded 1.9 The company has shown sustained improvement on this metric.

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8 Tips for Telling Your Story at ICON 2020 – Call for Speakers Now Open!

BlueYonder

If so, we want YOU to speak at JDA ICON – the Intelligent Supply Chain Conference, in Denver May 4-7, 2020. We’re looking for thought leaders like you to share industry insights, expertise and best practices to help attendees transform their own companies. Include success metrics, if possible. Have a clear theme.

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Top Digital Supply Chain Cities in the U.S.

Material Handling & Logistics

Given that the study was funded by an Atlanta-based group, the results are hardly authoritative (for instance, a number of major cities, such as Boston, Charlotte, Denver, Philadelphia, Phoenix and Washington, are not included in the study), but they do offer an interesting view on the supply chain capabilities of seven major regions.

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Director of Fulfillment: Salary, Growth, Tips, & More

ShipBob

Though specific requirements will vary depending on the company and the unique position, candidates looking to become Logistics Directors can expect to see many of the same criteria on job descriptions. Experience in analyzing metrics and data-driven decision-making. Proven track record of consistently delivering on KPIs. Yes and no.

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8 Tips for Telling Your Story at ICON 2020 – Call for Speakers Now Open!

BlueYonder

If so, we want YOU to speak at JDA ICON – the Intelligent Supply Chain Conference, in Denver May 4-7, 2020. We’re looking for thought leaders like you to share industry insights, expertise and best practices to help attendees transform their own companies. Include success metrics, if possible. Have a clear theme.

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