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Reverse Logistics – What Happens to Stuff We Return?

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Swimsuits and dresses for weddings—you never buy just one,” says Joanie Demer, co-founder of Krazy Coupon Lady. People who buy portable generators during weather emergencies use them until the emergencies have ended, and then those go back too. Brick-and-mortar stores also allow shoppers to return unwanted purchases.

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Supply Chain Leaders Prepare For The Long Haul. Caution: It Will Be Gray.

Supply Chain Shaman

While my town in Pennsylvania is releasing restrictions, and people are starting to gather again in large groups, I say, “We cannot be too careful.”. Let me caution, this was not o9’s fault, just an extension of companies unclear on how to buy planning systems and trying to grab bright and shiny objects. A Long Road Ahead.

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Sustainable Food Waste Management for Food Industry SMEs

Unleashed

Community groups, local food banks and soup kitchens collect and redistribute foodstuff to people in need. Coffee waste is also an excellent substrate for mushroom cultivation. Customers can purchase surplus food (that would otherwise be thrown out) at discount prices and can even reserve meals to be collected at an allotted time.

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ERP Sustains Manufacturing during COVID-19

IQMS

As a result, the systems can be maintained from any remote location, creating yet another group of employees that can do their jobs away from the factory. Having an immediate view helps Mar-Bal excel at being responsive and helpful to its customers. Managing Shifts in Demand. Looking Ahead.

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Eliminating Real-World Bottlenecks using AI from Silicon Valley to Mars

ThroughPut

The solution is clear – Harnessing the power of the existing data using AI can enable companies to create intelligent supply chains for end-to-end operational excellence. Curtis is also on the board of CBRE Group and Staples (SPLS: NYSE). Curtis represents Voyager on the boards of Ayla Networks, Sensys and Vidder.

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Eliminating Real-World Bottlenecks using AI from Silicon Valley to Mars

ThroughPut

The solution is clear – Harnessing the power of the existing data using AI can enable companies to create intelligent supply chains for end-to-end operational excellence. Curtis is also on the board of CBRE Group and Staples (SPLS: NYSE). Curtis represents Voyager on the boards of Ayla Networks, Sensys and Vidder.

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Four Strategies To Deploy As Supply Chain Hits Main Street

Supply Chain Shaman

My local Pennsylvania town’s recycling organization no longer accepts cardboard or glass. While there are a few stalwarts helping in the redefinition of B2B in the Network of Networks Group—BASF, Corning, Dow, Evonik, P&G, Schneider Electric and HMD Global—most are sitting back and waiting. Here are some examples: Disruption.