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Building a Company and a Network with Nicole Glenn

The Logistics of Logistics

Today Candor is recognized as a leading certified women-owned business headquartered in Texas – with offices in Illinois and Kansas. About Candor Expedite Candor Expedite is a woman-owned and operated hotshot ground and white-glove service provider with offices in Illinois and Texas.

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Why It Matters

Supply Chain Shaman

Over the last five years, I have helped two companies, Sonoco Products and Owens Illinois (OI) with their selection of technologies to improve Sales and Operations (S&OP) planning. Owens Illinois provides glass products and Sonoco Products provides flexible packaging. It was their way of “shaping demand.”

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Making Better Decisions with Decision Science

Enterra Insights

Jacobson , a Founder Professor of Computer Science at University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign), “We live in a data-centric world, with artificial intelligence (AI) as the engine that increasingly drives decision-making.”[1] This is why decision intelligence platforms are becoming increasingly autonomous.”

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Rivian: Navigating Supply Chain and Operational Challenges and Embracing Growth

SCMDOJO

is an American electric vehicle manufacturer and automotive technology company which has emerged as a prominent player in the highly competitive automotive industry. With its manufacturing operations situated in Normal, Illinois, Rivian’s presence has had a profound impact on the local economy.

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In Divisive Times, We’re Still United by the Food Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

“But according to a recent study out of the University of Illinois, even if you have never traveled around the United States, the food you eat (or at least elements of it) certainly has.”[1] ”[1] He reports, “A team from the University of Illinois looked at the 9.5 Trust: Trusted Partners and Technology.

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Traceability Software for Process Manufacturing and Discrete Manufacturing

RFgen

Process manufacturers can leverage traceability technology to meet compliance regulations. Nowadays, customers demand more: more pricing options, more means of delivery, and more access to supply chain data. Technology increasingly plays a key role in meeting those requests. In 2017, it generated 14.7% ($11.1

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Digital Transformations Are Not Just for the Big Guys

Logistics Viewpoints

Case in point: Brook Furniture Rental has invested in new technologies to undertake a true digital evolution, significantly improving customer service and reducing operational costs along the way. When I came in, I did not know what systems needed to be changed. And half an hour is way too long, considering the available technology.”.