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Takeaways from the 2018 Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference

Kinaxis

by Dr. Madhav Durbha Supply chain insights from leading industry experts. Supply chain skills in high demand, digital twins, disruptive technologies, and other takeaways from the 2018 Gartner supply chain conference. He gave examples of how large companies are acquiring digital startups.

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The Supply Chain is Suffering Labor Pains

Enterra Insights

31 to cover costs associated with increased overtime, higher wages to attract more workers and increased transportation costs.” An ASCM] survey finds 81% of respondents satisfied with their benefits packages, and nearly 70% receiving paid maternity, paternity and medical leave. ” Concluding Thoughts.

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Talent-Driven Changes in the Managed Services Market

TMC

Managed services solutions offer transportation management system (TMS) software and third-party provider expertise in one package. The managed services space appears to be growing in all segments, including the one occupied by shippers with annual transportation budgets in the $10 million to $50 million range.

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Why is Supply Chain Such a Great Career Path?

Supply Chain Game Changer

SCM encompasses the integrated planning and execution of processes required to optimize the flow of materials, information and financial capital in the areas that broadly include demand planning, sourcing, production, inventory management and storage, transportation — or logistics — and return for excess or defective products.

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How to Get a Job in the Supply Chain Sector

Logistics Bureau

In a nutshell, the pandemic has increased the importance of supply chain, posited it as a ‘cool’ career choice, and strengthened the need for job seekers to improve their supply chain skill sets. Getting Started in Supply Chain. A business degree with a supply chain focus will serve you well.

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Supply Chain Risk Management is a Cirque Du Soleil Calibre Act!

Supply Chain Game Changer

With the advent of the Digital Supply Chain professionals in the field need to know more than ever before and have a broader skill set. On top of that the sheer volume of activity is driving demand for Supply Chain skills on an unprecedented basis. Now consider the Covid-19 Pandemic.