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Supply chain risk management in 2017

Kinaxis

You don’t need to go back any further than a decade to understand the many challenges supply chains have endured over the years. Maybe the one good thing to come out of it was some companies figured out how they could survive with lower inventories. The 2010 volcanic eruption in Iceland. Some suppliers weren’t so lucky.

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Resilience and Agility in Supply Chains: Navigating Change in a Dynamic World

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Similarly, during the 2010 volcanic eruption in Iceland, which disrupted air travel across Europe, fashion retailer Zara showcased its agility by rapidly adjusting its distribution network to ensure timely delivery of products to customers.

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Updated IT Subway Map: Major acquisitions in SC software

Supply Chain Movement

as the advance of e-commerce continues, companies with an omnichannel approach are increasingly implementing specific order management systems. furthermore, because the continuing growth in outsourcing is making global businesses ever-more susceptible to disruptions, supply chain risk management software is also on the rise.