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Is the “Autonomous Supply Chain” a Pipe Dream?

Logistics Viewpoints

Aera Technology offers a solution they call “Aera Decision Cloud” A key challenge for manufacturers is connecting integrated business planning (IBP) – a longer term plan – to operational planning and execution – what needs to be done in the near term. Aera Technology calls itself a “Decision Intelligence” company.

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

ToolsGroup

September 26, 2019) A new study by ToolsGroup, a global leader in supply chain planning software, and Spinnaker, a supply chain services company, has found that only 7% of companies are reaping the benefits of digital transformation of supply chain planning. BOSTON, Mass. and HOUSTON, Tex. About Spinnaker.

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

ShipBob

To stay afloat, you’ll need to meet these expectations with a seamless and speedy fulfillment system — and to build that, your business will need to hire the right talent. Developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for inventory control , logistics management, and order fulfillment to meet operational goals.

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The Best Supply Chain Company You Have Never Heard Of

Logistics Viewpoints

Driving an excellent supply chain depends on how people are recruited and managed, processes, and the technology used. The company uses a network design tool from Coupa. This is an important analysis tool for maintaining a well-run supply chain. Ferguson does 20 to 30 studies a year using this tool.

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Cannabis execs: digitize operations or else

TrackVia

Even the best-designed businesses are no match for poor management, lack of technology, and the inability to be proactive instead of reactive. How can cannabis companies use technology to optimize their operations? Technology remains the best lever for growth in transforming the way cannabis companies maximize their operations.

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A Gartner Summit Just For The Supply Chain Planner

DynaSys

Now those that use the petabytes of data available to proactively enable business goals rather than to act reactively in response to forecasts will set themselves apart. The farther you forecast into the future, the less reliable your forecast. The forecast does not end with the strategy presentation and implementation.

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What You Missed at the Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit

ToolsGroup

If you were there, you likely sensed the electric atmosphere in the large crowd flocking to Denver, eager to learn and energized by the possibilities for supply chain and business transformation in the coming year. Plan for demand uncertainty in your forecast. Take a phased approach to supply chain planning technology.

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