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No, AI has not killed supply chain management

Supply Chain Movement

But the next time might be an earthquake in Japan, an economic downturn due to a financial crisis, a volcano in Iceland, new trade tariff wars, or even a major global waterway closure. Of course, the pandemic was very much unchartered waters for all of us.

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Mass Customisation: What It Is and How Companies Are Using It

Unleashed

Supply chain management for mass customisation manufacturers One thing is consistent in various sources that discuss how to transition to mass customisation: your supply chain has to evolve too. This could increase equipment costs compared to a manufacturer producing generic goods.

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Business growth through supply chain management

Supply Chain Movement

Analyst Michael Burkett mentioned Starbucks’ Frappuccino iced coffee as a good example; it was launched successfully despite the logistics problems resulting from the volcanic eruption in Iceland plus the huge demand for the product due to the heatwave in the US at that time.

Gartner 90
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Let’s Embrace New Ways of Working

Supply Chain Shaman

I spoke of my experience during the Icelandic ash issue. One of the major problems is that most organizations do not know how to listen. It would have helped the GM pinpoint the ignition issue and Kellogg detect the smelly packaging issue faster. The conversation then spilled over to the use of twitter as a customer service channel.

Iceland 150
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Reflective Thinking: Complexity

Logility

These questions (and an outside in perspective) will force you to look back and analyze the network, understand the issues and opportunities, and make informed decisions about how to move forward. You must then understand where your complexity comes from. Internal risks can range from product quality to the integrity of information.

Gartner 100
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How To Make Your Ecommerce Eco-Friendly

ShipBob

Blue Lagoon utilizes the healing effects of the famous Blue Lagoon in Iceland to create powerful skincare products. The post How To Make Your Ecommerce Eco-Friendly appeared first on ShipBob. We can now share accurate data with our customers regarding the success of our reforestation initiatives, thanks to ShipBob and Pachama.”.

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La carte du commerce international 2016 / Global Trade Map 2016 in French

Supply Chain Movement

In collaboration with Amber Road, Supply Chain Movement has put together this Global EU Trade Map which provides an overview of current EU trade agreements and an insight into potential trade risks and how to mitigate them. >>Please >>Please click on the red button and fill in the fields to activate the green download button.