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The Role of Blockchain in SCM, with Examples

SCMDOJO

What is a supply chain management system (SCM)? When talking about SCM, we can elaborate it as integrating all dependent business activities, including resources and actors, to smoothen the workflow. It has made visible changes in the SCM systems. For strict security purposes, authorized blockchains are preferred in SCM systems.

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Customer Service: The Source of Supply Chain Innovation

The Logistics of Logistics

Customer Service: The Source of Supply Chain Innovation. In December’s issue of InBound, editor Keith Biondi cited customer service as the source for supply chain innovation. Technology has clearly driven much change in Supply Chain Management (SCM). And the logistics industry has countless IT solutions.

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COVID-19 & SCM – Importance of Operations Management to Overcome the Limitations of Data-Driven

Arkieva

An often-heard theme in supply chain management (SCM) and COVID-19 is “data-driven” – being data-driven is the path to success. For SCM demand or customer-driven replaces “science”. COVID-19 & SCM – Importance of Operations Management to Overcome the Limitations of Data-Driven was first posted on May 20, 2020 at 8:47 am.

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Omni-Channel Logistics Leaders: The Importance of Real-Time Inventory Visibility

Talking Logistics

Note: The following is an excerpt from “ Omni-Channel Logistics Leaders: Top 5 Inventory Insights ,” based on research conducted by Adelante SCM and LEGACY Supply Chain Services with input from nearly 100 supply chain professionals from retail, manufacturing, and logistics service providers companies in the United States and Canada.

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Does the finance chalice pass SCM by?

Global Trade Management

The discipline of supply chain management has long been strongly associated with logistics, overlooking the broader aspects of a comprehensive supply chain strategy. However, this limited perspective has led to one of the underlying challenges in supply chain management.

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The Technology You Need for a Sustainable Supply Chain

Logility

Just six years ago , this was a technology on the rise, empowering companies with visibility through the ability to better identify the sources of raw materials and more thoroughly vet suppliers. Let’s look at a comparison of functions between ERP and SCM: 1. 3 Reasons Your ERP Can’t Deliver a Sustainable Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Basics with Jason Miller

The Logistics of Logistics

Jason Miller (PhD The Ohio State University) is a tenured Associate Professor of Logistics and the John D. His primary research stream examines firms’ logistics operations, with an emphasis on studying motor carrier safety, productivity, pricing dynamics, and driver turnover. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.