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IOT for Supply Chain Tracking

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

To meet rapidly growing customer demand, there is a need to re-define the current legacy way of handling this demand. To gain better control over the supply chain and reduce costs, companies are now looking at smart analytics which can use AI/ML to improve day to day operations. Connect for a complimentary POC. Green Skies?

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Supply Chain Analytics: A Continued & Renewed Focus on Using Data for Improvement

GlobalTranz

Through the use of connected devices and greater abilities to capture data in real time, the concept of end-to-end visibility and improvement thru the use of supply chain analytics has changed. What Do Supply Chain Analytics Have to Do With This Ability?

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The State of Supply Chain Trends Part II: AI, Procurement, & the New Lean

GlobalTranz

From artificial intelligence to refocusing on procurement, the state of supply chain continued to explode throughout 2016, and you need to understand why. A 2016 Accenture survey, reports RF Gen , explained how more companies are taking advantage of AI benefits through linked supply chains. The State of Supply Chain 2016 Trends.

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CSR Initiatives in the Global Supply Chain

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The overarching rule that all actions taken are meant to meet the needs of the present society without compromising future generations’ ability to meet their own needs, is a key driver. CEVA Logistics and other Eco-Skies Alliance leaders will work with United Airlines to collectively purchase approximately 3.4

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E-commerce and the Digital Path to Purchase

Enterra Insights

Retailers have always been curious about the paths consumers take when they decide something needs to be purchased. When the Internet and World Wide Web introduced consumers to online shopping (aka e-commerce), the path to purchase became much more complex. Today the digital path to purchase is growing in importance. ”[2].

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Piecing Together the SIOP Process

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The core departments included in SIOP are sales, demand planning, supply planning, purchasing, marketing, finance and lastly and most importantly, executive leadership. In SIOP, accountability is a huge part of achieving desired outcomes, improving monthly metrics and satisfying the customer needs. About the Author.

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[Infographic] Modern Retail Supply Chains: Why Investment in Omnichannel Is Rising

GlobalTranz

For Walmart, with over 10,700 stores, reports Curt Barry of MultiChannel Merchant , this demands better transparency and end-to-end visibility. Even combining in-store and online purchases together is less than the value of consumers using multiple channels simultaneously to shop. Consumers want to know where their stuff is.