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Agility and flexibility in the age of digital supply chains – Insights from the 2017 Supply Chain & Logistics EMEA summit & expo

Kinaxis

In my view, the governments and private sector will need to take some ownership in providing avenues for motivated individuals to retool their skills. However, in general, there was consensus amongst the attendees that as the machines get smarter, humans will need to consciously consider investing in retraining and retooling their skills.

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Supply Chain Segmentation – the Secret to Omnichannel Success

RFgen

Warehouse segmentation helps track diverse inventory. Many organizations respond to new obstacles by segmenting their supply chain. If a business doesn’t provide inventory for Internet sales channels it could lose customers to digital competitors. An expanding consumer audience will have diverse needs.

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Supply Chain Segmentation – the Secret to Omnichannel Success

RFgen

Warehouse segmentation helps track diverse inventory. Many organizations respond to new obstacles by segmenting their supply chain. If a business doesn’t provide inventory for Internet sales channels it could lose customers to digital competitors. An expanding consumer audience will have diverse needs.

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

ToolsGroup

Industry professionals have put in tireless hours and taken strategic measures to keep the supply chain moving and meet customer demand. Such measures include communicating with suppliers and customers , using demand shaping to overcome inventory shortages, seeking additional suppliers, and building more onshore facilities.

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Adapting in the Face of Change

Supply Chain Shaman

Growth agendas with the spiraling demand require cash, supplier shortages necessitate the shortening of payables, and the longer/more variable transport lead times decrease inventory turns increasing the need for cash. The Dollar stores are struggling with higher inventory levels, but are outperforming the sector. The answer?