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Understand the Pitfalls of IBP Before Embarking on a Supply Chain Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

In one article , Mr. Sorenson points out that IBP works better for small manufacturers than large ones. GEON Embarks on a Digital Transformation GEON Performance Solutions is embarking on a supply chain transformation. Their vision guiding this transformation is the creation of a highly effective IBP process.

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Supply Chain Normalcy? Think Again.

Supply Chain Shaman

As consumer spending fell, the days of escalating ocean freight and extreme shipping variability eased this year. In the survey, 48% of companies were driving digital transformation, but the only element that improved performance was descriptive analytics. The ride is uphill, but the visibility is low. What is normalcy? The reason?

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Supply Chain Success Prompts ToolsGroup-Lãberit Partnership to Expand into LATAM

ToolsGroup

Leveraging cutting-edge technological tools, such as machine learning-based supply chain planning, is paramount in effectively managing uncertainties and optimizing costs across various aspects, including inventory, freight, obsolescence, and potential sales losses,” said Juan Jiménez, Industry Director at Lãberit. “At

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Disrupt or Be Disrupted: Driving Successful Digital Supply Chain Transformation

TMC

With digitalization, the availability of real-time information of freight and inventory in motion brings more decision-making power and an understanding of supply and demand and where capacity is. Even a digitally enhanced supply chain won’t stand the test of time, if it’s not built to continuously adapt to the changing industry.

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Disrupt or Be Disrupted: Driving Successful Digital Supply Chain Transformation

TMC

With digitalization, the availability of real-time information of freight and inventory in motion brings more decision-making power and an understanding of supply and demand and where capacity is. Even a digitally enhanced supply chain won’t stand the test of time, if it’s not built to continuously adapt to the changing industry.

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Disrupt or Be Disrupted: Driving Successful Digital Supply Chain Transformation

TMC

With digitalization, the availability of real-time information of freight and inventory in motion brings more decision-making power and an understanding of supply and demand and where capacity is. Even a digitally enhanced supply chain won’t stand the test of time, if it’s not built to continuously adapt to the changing industry.

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ZF’s Transition from Lean to Supply Chain Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

ZF Began their Digital Resilience Transformation 20 Years Ago! I interviewed John Sobeck, Vice President Material Management Services and Supply Chain 4.0 at the ZF Group, about their digital supply chain transformation journey. The ZF supply chain is complex. at the ZF Group.