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Is the “Autonomous Supply Chain” a Pipe Dream?

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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. appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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The VF Corporation Invested in Supply Chain Agility Before COVID Made “Agility” the New Buzzword

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VF Corporation (VFC) is a global apparel, footwear and accessories company headquartered in Denver, Colorado. VF had committed itself to largely selling goods to consumers in the same region they are manufactured in. BOMs are critical for sourcing and manufacturing. COVID adversely affected many multinationals.

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

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A North American-based survey of nearly 200 supply chain professionals from top CPG, distribution/wholesale, food and beverage, manufacturing, and retail companies found that 58% of respondents are still in the exploring or evaluating phases of digital transformation.

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The Best Supply Chain Company You Have Never Heard Of

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“Lead times expanded even for domestic manufacturers because they sourced raw materials from overseas. Procurement is critical to being able to stay in stock with the most important products. A 450,000 square foot distribution center in Denver came online last year. Lead times went from 2 weeks to 14 weeks, Mr. Jacobs explained.

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20 warehouse professionals and business leaders reveal the single most important first step when designing a warehouse layout

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Elizabeth Brady Elizabeth Brady currently teaches the Supply Chain and ERP course at Mira Costa College for the Bachelor of Science in BioTech Manufacturing candidates. His completed projects include industrial and office master plans, spec and corporate office buildings and distribution, and assembly and manufacturing facilities.