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Managing the Long Tail of the Supply Chain Part 4: Five Takeaways

ToolsGroup

Blog 3 : Charles Blevins, Supply Chain VP at Dart Container , described Dart Solo Cup’s journey in addressing a “long tail” that brought Dart 99.6% ERP solutions and traditional supply chain planning solutions are not well suited for complexity of the long tail. service levels with 20% inventory reductions.

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26 warehouse pros reveal the most important factors to consider when moving to an automated warehouse

6 River Systems

The world of logistics is increasingly driven by technology , with artificial intelligence, big data, the Internet of Things (IoT) and automation among the biggest logistics trends today. That said, there are many factors to consider when moving to an automated warehouse. Robert DeStefano. Rupy Sawhney. Katie Martinelli.

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Top 25 Supply Chains of 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

Our look at the Top 25 (plus 4) Supply Chains of 2018 examines how the best companies in the world excel at managing their global supply chains. One of the most popular articles we’ve ever done is our look at analyst group Gartner’s annual ranking of the Top 25 Supply Chains. Printer-friendly version.

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The Industrial Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis

Logistics Bureau

Since then, the impact on manufacturing and global supply chains, across multiple industry sectors, has been significant. European automakers have also been impacted by the closure of an electronics factory in northern Italy, another hotbed of COVID-19 activity. Electronics. Technology. Pharmaceuticals.

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Asia Supply Chain Excellence Report: Issue, January 2013

Tompkins Blog

Supply Chain Risk in China: Focus on. Supply chain executives in the US and Europe nervously listen to news out of Asia about factory fires, typhoons and labor disputes. impacts on their supply chains, they think through their contingency plans and wish they had more visibility. January 2014. Assess risks.

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Washington 2020 – Jon Stevens

ivalua

JLL Digital is a cloud software company focused on bringing innovation to the industry to improve how companies manage properties and advise clients on investment strategy. Jon provides advisory services on cloud technology and digital business strategy for private equity and buyout transactions.

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50 expert tips on improving warehouse efficiency & productivity

6 River Systems

Most warehouses are on an ongoing mission to maximize productivity by optimizing workflows, automating processes and reducing waste (both time and resources). Warehouse technology tools, such as GPS systems and barcode scanners, are making it easier than ever to maintain relationships with suppliers. Introduce incentive pay.