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Analyzing Supply Chain Risk

Enterra Insights

Supply chains are a mess, inflation is on the rise, the pandemic lingers, natural disasters are intensifying, fraud is growing more prevalent, and global tensions are increasing. James Johnston ( @JamesA_Johnston ), Regional Vice President at Cloudera, notes, “Supply chains can be considered the lifeblood of the global economy.

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The Big Sigh

Supply Chain Shaman

” He replied, “You probably don’t know much about supply chain, but I am leading a supply chain team for a company that sells tools to Home Depot. ” I smiled, and responded, “I know a little about supply chain. How are things going for you? The reason?

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An Interview on The Role of Technology in the Future of Procurement with David Yarkin

HICX Solutions

With David we discussed: The importance of understanding suppliers’ historical performance Digital transformation in Procurement How to prepare for technological transformation within the procurement community How to improve supplier relationships Why the suppliers’ perspective is important for procurement professionals.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

Amazon says its prepared for supply chain snarls for holiday season. Saks e-commerce business pairs robots with workers. As the holiday season approaches there are many concerns about the global supply chain. Apparently the past has arrived. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Gopuff arrives in New York.

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What Exactly Is Omnichannel 2.0 and How Is It Different?

GlobalTranz

Omnichannel is a term frequently used in today’s modern supply chain management. The emergence of e-commerce mainly drives this, and in the process, is turning traditional supply chain models on their heads. Supply chain leaders need to understand omnichannel 2.0 takes it a bit further. Omnichannel 2.0

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Warehousing News Roundup: April 8, 2019

Stord

True Value is investing $150 million in upgrades to its supply chain that will cover a new distribution center in Pennsylvania, ordering software, and more. Macy’s hired its first chief supply chain officer (CSCO) to oversee sourcing, inventory management, distribution, and sustainability.

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Good News For Workers In New (and Old) Distribution Centers

Lucas

An article this weekend in the New York Times put a spotlight on the growing demand for warehouse and distribution center workers in US e-fulfillment hubs. Participants in that tour heard how process improvements and technology investments have helped reduce costs and improve distribution center productivity.