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What is Supply Chain Decision Support? Are We Rearranging Deck Chairs on the Titanic?

Supply Chain Shaman

PWC’s Digital Trends in Supply Chain Survey reports that 83% of manufacturers say that supply chain technologies have not delivered the expected results. This exceeds the 55% previously reported in the Supply Chain Insights surveys. Consider social security management in the United States without a social security number.

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10 Reasons to Consider a Supply Chain Planning Career

Logility

Walk a Path of Job Security and Stability: The long and short of it, supply chains will always exist as long as humans need goods to survive. As a supply chain professional, you’ll tackle challenges head on, to shape critical processes, optimize logistics, and contribute to overall societal success.

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6 Critical Trends in Distribution and How to Optimize Your Network’s Response

ToolsGroup

Let’s quickly survey the post-pandemic landscape. Remote Working: Post pandemic studies show that 80% of those surveyed expect to work from home at least three days a week. Cyber Security: Global cybercrime damage in 2021 amounted to $16.4 It’s about boosting profits through optimized inventory. billion a day.

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Peak Shipping Season Update: What’s Driving Change in the Industry?

GlobalTranz

A 2021 Peak Shipping Season survey conducted by Edelman Intelligence found hiring to be a strong concern among supply chain decision makers with 90% having a strong need to increase hiring to account for peak season and beyond. Download the Report: 2021 Peak Shipping Season Survey. 6 Tips For Shippers During Peak Season and Beyond.

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Global Study Reveals 52% of Vital Digital Supply Chain Transformation Efforts Hamstrung by Skills and Labor Crunch

ToolsGroup

Leaders surveyed in third annual ToolsGroup and CSCMP report are “extremely concerned” about external supply chain threats but lack people to make transformation succeed. From January to March 2022, CSCMP and ToolsGroup surveyed more than 300 supply chain professionals around the world.

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The Future of Autonomous Supply Chains Part 1: Autonomous Shipping

Logistics Viewpoints

Autonomous supply chains are systems that can operate with little to no human intervention, and they use artificial intelligence, robotics, automation, and sensors to optimize the flow of goods. The key technologies that enable autonomous supply chains are artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, sensors, and blockchain.

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How an AI-First Mindset Is Reinventing Supply Chain Operations

Logility

Business leaders are particularly interested in the potential improvements AI presents, according to a BCG survey. Over half (54%) of surveyed executives anticipate AI to yield cost savings in 2024. This empowerment enables companies to effectively navigate inflection points and optimize strategies for success.