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Podcast: Rob O’Byrne on Digital Transformation, Sustainability, and Diversification in Sourcing

Requis

Overlaid on top of that, in the last decade or so the biggest changes have been in technology and automation in the supply chain. There are much better planning and forecasting systems now. It comes down to understanding of technologies, systems, and analytics. They’re loading programs and using analytical tools in house.

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In the crosshairs: Real-time logistics visibility

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Much attention (and financing) has been directed over the past years to the expansion of supply chain visibility, mainly “real-time visibility platforms” and to “sensor-based visibility solutions“. Real time) visibility platforms: Challengers that start primarily as pure-play platforms (e.g.

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Download now: 3PL Subway Map Europe 2016

Supply Chain Movement

they want logistics service providers to offer full service on a global scale and are demanding more technological innovation. Technology threat. In the global survey by Eyefortransport, 11% of respondents felt that technological advancements in the form of automation and intelligent software were a potential threat to their business.

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Strategic moves among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

they want logistics service providers to offer full service on a global scale and are demanding more technological innovation. Technology threat. In the global survey by Eyefortransport, 11% of respondents felt that technological advancements in the form of automation and intelligent software were a potential threat to their business.