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Control Towers: If Only There Was A Clear Definition

Supply Chain Shaman

What is an easy definition? There is no class of technologies, or common definition, for “control towers.” Pictures, images, text, email, sentiment, contracts, documents are all areas of opportunity. The next time that someone in a meeting mentions the term control tower ask for a definition. Business Use Cases.

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Cognitive Computing: Getting Clear on Definitions

Supply Chain Shaman

There is no common definition of cognitive computing and there are many variants. ” (AI lacks a common definition. Ask each technology provider for a definition. Here I give the reader some insights into the definitions that I use in my writing. The journey starts with definitions and clarity on terms.

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Do Digital Your Way. Sidestep the Supply Chain Conquistadors

Supply Chain Shaman

The race started in 2016 as a foggy definition of digital appeared in supply chain marketing from technology providers. Today, there is no standard definition of digital. The numerous definitions across the supply chain technology and consulting providers are very different and often confusing. What is a digital brain?

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Production Management: Definition, Tools, & Processes

Unleashed

Production schedules are dynamic documents that may include certain variances relevant to the current production cycle. Implement contingencies in times of changing supply and demand. Monitor processes, improve efficiency, and identify opportunities for improvement. Improve visibility across manufacturing dashboards.

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Types of Procurement Reports: Definition & Benefits

SCMDOJO

From the Purchase Order (PO) Status Report to the RFQ Performance Report, each report is dissected to provide a clear definition and a deeper understanding of its significance. Join us on this exploration as we uncover the definitions hidden within the realm of procurement reports and access free sample reports!

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The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

With the above information on hand, the procurement team can proceed with Scope Definition to clearly define the transportation services required. The core of the Freight Procurement Stage is the creation of a comprehensive Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quotation (RFQ) document.

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DELMIA Communities Week in Review for October 11

DELMIA Quintiq

This webinar goes through classical steps of Process Engineering in the Part Fabrication domain: MBOM definition, Process Definition, Characteristics management, Shop Floor Documentation, Machine Program validation and delivery while answering to some key business challenges: How to find the best industrial scenario?