Data Minneapolis Sourcing Supply Chain Software 
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 30, 2017
Lingerie maker Victoria’s Secret looks to uncover supply chain issues (Reuters) and Target invests in Minneapolis start-up that helps retailers monitor supply chains (StarTribune). In today’s “Ripped from the Headlines” segment, I revisit these predictions through the lens of recent news articles.
Supply Chain Shaman
OCTOBER 2, 2020
In my work with clients, customers bandy about the term “customer-centric supply chain.” Many of my clients talk about a customer-centric supply chain but rely on useless metrics from an annual survey or a net promoter score. A customer-centric supply chain is easier to say than implement.
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6 River Systems
JULY 25, 2019
Supply chain management is a multi-faceted process with many stakeholders and even more moving parts. New technology aims to make the supply chain more efficient, yet investing in the wrong technology further complicates productivity while hindering profitability. Here’s some research on this topic.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 13, 2017
Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon is granted a patent for using a subterranean network to deliver packages (GeekWire). Uber debuts Movement, a new website offering access to its traffic data (TechCrunch). USDOT Announces New Federal Committee on Automation.
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Earlier this week, Target said it will spend $100 million to build a larger network of supply chain hubs to speed up and lower the cost of delivering online orders. It already has opened nine, after testing the concept in its hometown of Minneapolis. Some companies are exploring full automation that requires few employees.
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