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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

One advantage with 3D printing is that there will be more commodities and raw materials being shipped to the points of consumption and these commodities and raw materials cube better than finished products because of their shape. The shipping container is perhaps one of the most impactful supply chain innovations that stood the test of times.

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JDA’s Project with SanDisk, a Western Digital Brand, Recognized for Its Impressive Supply Chain Transformation

BlueYonder

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the project: Project goal: SanDisk’s goal was to operate a responsive, best-in-class supply chain for flash memory products that would achieve optimal balance between service level and inventory turns across scenarios to create a better experience for its commercial and retail partners and customers.

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Secret Confessions of a Supply Chain Junkie

BlueYonder

There are tons of articles, white papers and blogs about today’s supply chain challenges: globalization, off-shore manufacturing, supply chain segmentation, big data, mobility, social media, price optimization, warehouse throughput, labor scheduling and in-store picking.

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

ToolsGroup

How the War in Ukraine is Impacting the Supply Chain and Raw Material Prices. Increased Prices Resulting from Shortages and Supply Chain Issues. Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. How Labor Shortages Have Hurt the Supply Chain.

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The State of Supply Chain Management: An Interview with CSCMP’s Rick Blasgen, Part II

BlueYonder

In part one of our conversation we covered the evolution of supply chain management, how supply chain practices vary around the world, and what has driven the near-shoring trend. SCN: Supply chain segmentation is a hot topic right now. Right now everything is free shipping, but we know better.

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Supply Chain Segmentation – the Secret to Omnichannel Success

RFgen

Warehouse segmentation helps track diverse inventory. Offering products in multiple territories or on different sales channels means businesses need new shipping practices. Many organizations respond to new obstacles by segmenting their supply chain. An expanding consumer audience will have diverse needs.

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Supply Chain Segmentation – the Secret to Omnichannel Success

RFgen

Warehouse segmentation helps track diverse inventory. Offering products in multiple territories or on different sales channels means businesses need new shipping practices. Many organizations respond to new obstacles by segmenting their supply chain. An expanding consumer audience will have diverse needs.