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Watch: Why Should the Supply Chain Care About Cybersecurity?

Supply Chain Brain

By its very nature, the supply chain is especially vulnerable to cyber attack, says Zac Rogers, assistant professor of supply chain management at Colorado State University.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Stock Report for Week Ending November 19, 2021

Supply Chain Digest

See who was up and who was down

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How AI Could Solve the Supply Chain Crisis

Supply Chain Brain

Artificial intelligence, combined with other technologies and innovations, could bring about some long-lasting improvement across the entire supply chain, from the factory floor to the retail shelf. Here are some scenarios.

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[Video] Finding The Right Balance In Last-Mile Delivery

Talking Logistics

In the not too distant past, before the rise of e-commerce, “Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery” was the standard lead time for just about anything you ordered via mail or telephone. Even a book or clothing item took that long to deliver. A lot has changed since then. Today, last-mile delivery is one of. Read more [Video] Finding The Right Balance In Last-Mile Delivery.

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Reducing Global Lead Times To Improve Customer Experience At Becton Dickinson

Product lead time is crucial in the life sciences industry and represents a key consideration for customers’ purchasing decisions. For this reason, BD Biosciences aimed to optimize its global supply and distribution network to reduce delivery lead time to customers and optimize its global inventory. How was BD Biosciences successful in reducing global distribution lead times between 30% and 60% in addition to: Increasing agility to prioritize urgent and ad-hoc customer requests Increasing global

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Coffee Supply Crisis Means More Expensive, Bitter Tasting Brews

Supply Chain Brain

Coffee snobs have a lot to worry about right now. A global shortage of beans is already threatening to push up prices at cafes and supermarkets. Now, your morning cappuccino or latte might start leaving a bitter taste for other reasons too.

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THE WALL STREET JOURNAL: How Companies Raise Prices Without Raising Prices

Operations and Supply Chain Management

How Companies Raise Prices Without Raising Prices. Companies hope that by making price increases hard to see, they can escape notice and avoid a customer backlash. Read in The Wall Street Journal: [link]. Shared from Apple News. – Bob.

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