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Network Consolidation: A Step Forward for Market-Driven Value Networks?

Supply Chain Shaman

Today’s supply chain processes are inside-out with a focus on orders and shipments. We have automated transactional data; but there are no systems available to take independent demand data (channel data_ and move it through a multi-tier supply chain planning system. Confusion reigns.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 7-11, 2016)

Talking Logistics

In the case of supply chain, the focus is on trade agreements and transportation infrastructure investments. Here’s the chart that illustrates, yet again, how you can build the most sophisticated mathematical models and employ the smartest people, but if your data is flawed, the output is worthless. Descartes Acquires 4Solutions.