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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

by Dr. Madhav Durbha As supply chain professionals, we can grow insular in our thinking, as on a day-to-day basis we risk confining ourselves narrowly to our domain of responsibility or solving challenges specific to our regions. The 2017 Supply Chain & Logistics EMEA summit & expo was one such opportunity.

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Profiles in Leadership: Chef José Andrés

Enterra Insights

“However, it’s his humanitarian efforts that can teach us a lot about supply chain management.”[1] He spent two weeks in Haiti, setting up more than a dozen solar-powered cooking setups throughout the island and teaching residents how to use them. However, most decisions must be made with imperfect information.

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A Lesson From Dell: Ocean Trash & Your Supply Chain

AFFLINK

The company started the project in 2016 by collecting plastic waste on the beaches in Haiti. Dell's new supply chain has a duo feature, both removing waste from the oceans and preventing more trash from entering their waters. Recycling has been shown in many studies to reduce cost throughout a supply chain.

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Hurricane Harvey & Irma's Threat on the Product Economy

Elementum

According to the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency’s estimate, 90% of Anguilla’s power infrastructure was damaged, 90% of government buildings damaged, and that the island suffered “significant damage to [its] main water supply. ”. Widespread damages were also reported in Turks and Caicos Islands and US Virgin Islands.

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Supply Chain Risk Management: Could You Face a Category 4 Supply Chain Disaster?

Kinaxis

by Joe Cannata With Hurricane Matthew, the most powerful storm to threaten the Atlantic Coast in over 10 years that has already brought severe damage to Haiti, the Bahamas and several Southeastern U.S. states, obvious disruptions to supply chains and supply chain risk management were a given. The theme here?

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If You Can’t Stand the Fire, then Tame It: Chef José Andrés and Supply Chain Management

Elementum

However, it’s his humanitarian efforts that can teach us a lot about supply chain management. A Source of Inspiration In the constant chaos that is supply chains these days, it’s often difficult to find good news. If you’re like me, then some good news – supply chain or not – is always welcome.

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[Infographic] The Power of 3D Printing in Manufacturing: An Illustrated Guide

GlobalTranz

3D scanners, like the MakerBot Digitizer , can turn small, real-world objects into files with the help of lasers that convert hundreds of thousands of reference points into digital information. Many of these kind souls make their designs open-source and free for public use. Fused Deposition Modeling. Click to Enlarge Image.