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Google Will Acquire a 3PL – And Other Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2015

Talking Logistics

I use this example to illustrate the challenges (or, perhaps, the futility) of making supply chain and logistics predictions. So, here is my invented future for 2015, starting with my most audacious prediction: Google will acquire a logistics service provider (3PL) and/or a logistics software vendor.

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How is AI Revolutionizing Supply Chain Risk Management? 

Resilinc

Shahzaib Khan discusses Resilinc’s journey toward AI-driven supply chain excellence From its early inception in the 60s’ to its increasingly available public access, artificial intelligence (AI) has come a long way. Enter the future of AI in supply chain.

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What is the Biggest Blind Spot in Your Supply Chain?

Talking Logistics

Yet, despite their focus on this effort and advancements in technology, achieving timely, accurate, and complete supply chain visibility remains an elusive goal for many companies. As reported in the Wall Street Journal last week: “Automotive value chains are international. At 9:05am today, an earthquake of magnitude 7.0

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Your supply chain is costing you money – Reason #9: Relentless pursuit of one metric at the expense of other metrics.

Kinaxis

Reason #3 Not having end-to-end supply chain visibility. Reason #4 Making key decisions by modelling the supply chain in Excel. Reason #5 Not having a supply chain risk management process. Reason #6 Not effectively managing inventory. Find ways to reduce demand variability?

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Supply Chain Disruptions: A Survival Guide - SupplyChainOpz

Supply Chain Opz

Supply Chain Disruptions: A Survival Guide. Do you feel supply chain risk management is too complicated to implement? This article will show you how one of the worlds leading companies put a theory into practice and survive many supply chain disruptions. Case Studies. Gather around! Limitation.

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Whitman School Collaborates with Staples to Analyze Supply Chain Management Opportunities Sparking Millennial Interest

GlobalTranz

Franklin Center for Supply Chain Management at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University. We are lucky to also feature the great supply chain of Staples, who recently purchased Office Depot. Franklin Center for Supply Chain Management at the Martin J.

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Spare Parts Management in 2025: Data-Driven Strategies for MRO Teams and Maintenance Leaders

ThroughPut

MRO Teams: MRO teams must coordinate with suppliers, manage global logistics, and ensure that spare parts are available across dispersed locations. They are also responsible for data integrity, vendor management, and aligning with enterprise sustainability initiatives.