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Philip Morris Drives Manufacturing Insights Using A Digital Twin

Supply Chain Shaman

In our pandemic research, we interviewed thirty manufacturers. To gain insights, we interviewed Alexandros Skandalakis, Director of Manufacturing Capacity, reporting to operations/manufacturing globally within Philip Morris. We wanted to find a better way to design our network and optimize future manufacturing outcomes.

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MODEX 2024: Supply Chain Lessons from the Frontlines

QAD

Key Takeaways from UPS’ Keynote Keynote speaker Bill Seward, head of UPS Global Supply Chain Solutions, shed light on the pressing issues facing manufacturers today, and emphasized the need for agility and adaptability, and leveraging human resources and technology in an increasingly volatile environment.

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Alibaba Expands U.S. Online Shipment Program

Supply Chain Matters

package delivery services capability. Reportedly, this five day delivery logistics support has also expanded to countries such as France, Germany, Mexico, Portugal , and Saudi Arabia under the capabilities of Cainiao , Alibaba’s logistics fulfillment arm. online shipment delivery services. Customers who place orders within the U.S.

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ERP Sustains Manufacturing during COVID-19

IQMS

The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed manufacturers to rapidly shift gears, from addressing work-from-home policies to managing extreme swings in demand and uncertain supply chains. In the process, it has highlighted an aspect of manufacturing ERP that is not as visible in more normal times— business continuity.

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The Supply Chain of a Computer

SCM Research

What is the role of contract manufacturers? Why is packaging being done in Eastern Europe or Mexico and not in China; and why not in Northern Europe or Canada, where the consumers are located? Where does value creation take place? Who is governing the computer supply chain?

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Friday in 5: Selling The Empty Space Inside Retailers’ Packages

BlueYonder

This week: Retailers are learning to monetize the empty space inside packages; billions of pounds of meat are piling up in U.S. For Sale: The Empty Space Inside Your Packages. More than 25 retailers have listed slots for sale in their packages in the weeks since the new UnDigital service website went live. billion pounds.

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Friday in 5: Selling The Empty Space Inside Retailers’ Packages

BlueYonder

This week: Retailers are learning to monetize the empty space inside packages; billions of pounds of meat are piling up in U.S. For Sale: The Empty Space Inside Your Packages. More than 25 retailers have listed slots for sale in their packages in the weeks since the new UnDigital service website went live. billion pounds.