MIT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

There are multiple ways in which just transition could have an impact on other areas of supply chain sustainability. One example is the transition to green freight transportation, and more specifically, how the adoption of fuel-efficient vehicles and practices could have negative outcomes for labor.

Sustainability 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 11, 2019

SCM encompasses the integrated planning and execution of processes required to optimize the flow of materials, information and financial capital in the areas that broadly include demand planning, sourcing, production, inventory management and storage, transportation — or logistics — and return for excess or defective products.

Supply Chain Design Software 105

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

But beyond the trends that the HBR article outlines, we think they’re missing a key element: even if automation progresses to affect white-collar workers, even if data automates functions like supply planning, logistics, and sourcing, the human element will always matter. The post Are We Facing the End of Supply Chain Management?

Supply Chain Software 86

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

Check out Quantum Leap to the Top 10 Supply Chain Skills of the Future! There are over 4 Billion internet users worldwide spending over 6 hours per day on their devices (Source: [link] and [link] ). Subscribe Here! Email Address. How many screens do you have? You likely have a Cell phone or a Smart phone.

Supply Chain Planning Software 42

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 11, 2020

Avoid bottlenecks and lower risk in the sourcing process that can lead to inventory shortfalls. But others see the benefit of having this capability in-house as part of their strategic Supply Chain function. A deep understanding of requirements for different forms of transportation including freight, rail, air, and sea.

Sourcing Strategies 54

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 16, 2020

There are many factors which can lead to an inability to secure supply of the goods or services that you need to conduct your business. A predominant issue is having single, or sole, sourced parts. If the supplier provides materials that can be sourced elsewhere then you have a path to developing a contingency plan.

Supply Chain Risk Management 57

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