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A Brief History of WMS in the Supply Chain

GlobalTranz

The development and history of warehouse management systems (WMSs) have had a profound impact on how the supply chain functions. Ancient Times Through Colonization: Warehouse Management Dates to Ancient Times. As the world moved forward, the basic concept of managing warehouse inventory did not change much.

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8 Ways Cloud Technology Is Changing the Game For Supply Chain Management

GlobalTranz

History has taught supply chain management organizations one common factor: failure to adjust to societal changes will contribute to business-downfall. Cloud computing technology has allowed supply chain management providers to take advantage of a new era of processes, specifically those relating to the ethereal space.

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Globalization is not dead!!

Cathy Roberson

Welcome to Rethinking Supply Chains by me, Cathy Roberson. I also do random supply chain projects for folks. How supply chains are evolving has always fascinated me so I plan to focus on this in upcoming posts. I write for publications such as the Journal of Commerce and Air Cargo World. in 2020. .”

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Nine Myths of S&OP Technology Selection

Supply Chain Shaman

Squeezing in this much time to write this deep report between working on the Supply Chain Insights Global Summi t and finishing customer deliverables is tough. The solution needs to mature, but the good news is that SAP is investing in supply chain. Life is busy at Supply Chain Insights. This is not unusual.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 4-8, 2013)

Talking Logistics

As was confirmed for me yet again this week at a conference, the most utilized supply chain and logistics application, the reigning champ of them all, is the Excel spreadsheet. Global Supply Chains Open Door to Fraud ( CFO.com ). What is a warehouse? And what is a warehouse management system?

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The Rise of China-Africa Trade: Why Transportation and Logistics Should be Front and Center

BlueYonder

But the impact of these ‘empty moves’ can be mitigated with smart supply chain planning disciplines. Then road feeder services supported by strategically chosen or built distribution centers, warehouses and regional air freight from these main ports to other destinations can be planned.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Interesting Facts & Financial Breakdown of the Global Logistics Market

GlobalTranz

Editor’s Note: Almost 14 months ago we wrote one of our most popular posts entitled, “ The History of Supply Chain and Logistics Management ” contained a bit of history, definitions, and a great infographic visually going through the history of supply chain and logistics management.