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Embracing the Supply Chain as A Complex Non-linear System

Supply Chain Shaman

Note to the reader: we selected these metrics for the balanced scorecard for the analysis after work with Arizona State University to understand which metrics, in combination, most closely correlated with market capitalization. My reply to my friend is that “The supply chain is a complex non-linear system.

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Transportation Metrics That Matter Most to Track and Improve Performance

GlobalTranz

Creating a data-driven supply chain tracking important transportation metrics helps shippers respond and adapt as quickly as possible to known and unknown events. Why Monitor Transportation Metrics. Transportation metrics provide visibility that helps drive operative and competitive advantages.

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The Power of the Network: ERP vs. Spend Management

Logistics Viewpoints

The survey’s results suggest a series of misalignments where gaps in process, technology and information flow can be a drag on productivity and optimization. A multi-enterprise supply chain networks (MSCN) is a key technology for improved collaboration across an extended supply chain. What is the big deal about the network?

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Key Tools and Technologies to Build the Warehouse of the Future

DELMIA Quintiq

In this new, connected world, the Warehouse of the Future is about achieving key operational metrics and exceeding customer service requirements more profitably while supporting sustainability goals. for location, humidity, temperature) that are interconnected across digital networks. Click here to register for the webinar.

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Top Solutions for Supply Chain Agility

Logistics Viewpoints

When it comes to driving supply chain agility there are several solutions that are important, but the key solution is a Multi-enterprise Supply Chain Network (MSCN). A multi-enterprise supply chain network platform provides network-based order fulfillment applications and/or advanced network-based supply chain risk analytics.

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Transversing the Paradox River

Supply Chain Shaman

Definition As I follow the evolution of supply chain technology, I am struck by what I see as a stream of paradox and anomaly, and the tendency of supply chain leaders to cling to convention. technologies. My observation is that software technology leaders are attempting to make historic practices faster versus redefining capabilities.

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The 5 Benefits of Hybrid SaaS TMS

GlobalTranz

New, innovative technology platforms have greatly sped the expansion and evolution of transportation as well as logistic solutions. Most notably are we seeing technology platforms that improve and simplify the users by means of integrating partners and using collected data. We call this SaaS TMS model Hybrid SaaS TMS.