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Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

We salute the year’s top advancements in supply chain technology and processes. Thanks to omni-channel distribution, 3-D printing, self-service logistics and other avenues of disintermediation, traditional supply chain roles are rapidly being transformed into all-new opportunities. Warehouse Automation.

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Good People Can Make A Difference In Outcomes

Supply Chain Shaman

Ironically, in the city of San Francisco which alleges allegiance to Corporate Social Responsibility, I had no option. The flight into San Francisco on American was six hours late arriving at 7:00 AM EST. (I had scheduled the last flight out of Philadelphia on a Sunday night to spend the afternoon with my grandchildren.)

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Is the Package Under your Tree?

Supply Chain Shaman

At that time, manufacturers talked about customer-centric supply chains, but were afraid to aggressively adopt ecommerce strategies. Aggressively design and test products online and then bring the data into your forecasting tools to predict sales of new products by channel. They were afraid of retail retaliation.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

As part of the Pledge, Amazon is creating a more sustainable delivery fleet, and its work with Rivian is an important part of decarbonizing its last mile logistics as well as accelerating innovation that can help others reach net-zero carbon.

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Eliminating Real-World Bottlenecks using AI from Silicon Valley to Mars

ThroughPut

Operational bottlenecks in the form of downtime, production quality issues, and process delays can emerge anywhere, at anytime, along your supply chain, creating an irreparable dent to your revenue streams. According to McKinsey, Supply Chain Management is in the top three areas to benefit most from AI adoption.

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Tips for Demonstrating the Value of Supply Chain Management to the C-Suite

RFgen

Here’s how supply chains can demonstrate their worth. Supply chain management professionals understand the value they bring to a business. Success along the supply chain can lead to anything from greater customer satisfaction to innovative product design. Misconceptions About the Supply Chain.

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Tips for Demonstrating the Value of Supply Chain Management to the C-Suite

RFgen

Here’s how supply chains can demonstrate their worth. Supply chain management professionals understand the value they bring to a business. Success along the supply chain can lead to anything from greater customer satisfaction to innovative product design. Misconceptions About the Supply Chain.