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Indiana Jones and the supply chain bullwhip effect

Kinaxis

by Joe Cannata According to the European Journal of Operational Research , the term ‘bullwhip effect’ was first coined by Procter & Gamble (P&G) in the 1990s in reference to the order variance amplification phenomenon observed between P&G and its suppliers.”. Many Indiana Jones wannabees emerged, due to the popularity of the film.

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U.S. Announces TSMC Incentives for U.S. Based Semiconductor Production

Supply Chain Matters

This complex reportedly will include chip fabrication along with a facility for advanced packaging and research and development, reportedly aimed at advanced AI graphics processor chips such as those designed by Nvidia. billion in an advanced memory chip packaging facility to be located in Lafayette, Indiana. All rights reserved.

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Introducing the Journal of Supply Chain Management (Guest Post by the Co-Editors-in-Chief)

SCM Research

The Journal’s mission will remain to be the journal of choice among supply chain scholars across disciplines, by attracting high-quality, high-impact behavioral research focusing on theory building and empirical methodologies. and Myra Louise Professor of Manufacturing Management at Indiana University, United States.

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Introducing the Journal of Supply Chain Management (Guest Post by the Co-Editors-in-Chief)

SCM Research

The Journal’s mission will remain to be the journal of choice among supply chain scholars across disciplines, by attracting high-quality, high-impact behavioral research focusing on theory building and empirical methodologies. and Myra Louise Professor of Manufacturing Management at Indiana University, United States.

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The Appointment of Hershey’s First CTO

Supply Chain Matters

The deal called for Hershey to acquire Weaver ‘s operations in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and Whitestown, Indiana. © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. ” Added Perspectives We have highlighted this appointment for two reasons. All rights reserved.

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Transportation Trends: What’s Going on in the Trucking Industry?

PINC

Here are the top trucking trends that all shippers should be aware of, according to The American Transportation Research Institute. Other recent closures included NEMF, Falcon, Williams Trucking of Dothan, Alabama, Indiana-based A.L.A., Following on its heels was Georgia-based Ready Trucking, which had 108 power units and 91 drivers.

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10 Greatest Supply Chain Management Books of All Time

Supply Chain Opz

Stanford University, Northwestern University, University of California, Berkley and Indiana University are usually ranked in top MBA programs (Tier 1) by US News College Ranking. Country: interesting thing we've found is that the United States appear to be the powerhouse in supply chain management.