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Powered by State Resources, Chinese Companies are Advancing

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With state resources in the form of power and money China is able to set and reach even very ambitious goals–by imitation, innovation or purchase. And all the most ambitious companies in China are creating research and development centers in Silicon Valley so they can access “the best brains”. Made in China 2025.

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Walmart’s Notion of Next Generation Online Customer Fulfillment Centers

Supply Chain Matters

In this special edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech , one of others to come, we highlight Walmart’s announced notions of next generation online customer fulfillment centers. Beyond the retailer’s existing 31 dedicated E-commerce fulfillment centers, 4,700 retail stores located across the U.S.

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The Warehouse Execution System: A New Competitive Imperative

Logistics Viewpoints

In today’s fast-paced, hyper-competitive, omni-channel world, warehouses play a critical role in maximizing service and fulfilling the ambitious customer promises that are required today. Warehouses also represent an enormous cost center. It matches labor, equipment, and other resources accurately with order volumes, in real time.

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What Georgia-Pacific Is Doing With Causal AI Is Remarkable

Logistics Viewpoints

We needed to identify nuanced patterns, anomalies, and automation opportunities in near real-time and enhance our operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Orders come in, and customers expect their product to be delivered when they want it. It analyzes new and historical order data, customer preferences, and transactions.

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Human Resource Planning for Procurement, Contract Management, and Supply Chain Management

NC State SCRC

I spoke today on the subject of Strategic Human Capital, and the importance of developing human resource planning for supply chains with Dan Finkenstadt at the NCMA World Congress. This often ignores the requirements of customers and delivery mechanisms. The focus is on customer-value, but this is often done at almost any cost.

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50 Online Resources for Aspiring Supply Chain Scholars

Supply Chain Opz

To help you become successful, we have put together 50 online resources that you will definitely find helpful. Resources: Data.gov 2. Resource: Google Public Data 3. Track public policy development on Pew Research Center At Pew Research Center, you can browse the report related to public policy published since 1983.

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Cost Centers: How to Understand and Optimize Them

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For procurement professionals, systemizing and optimizing cost centers is not just a matter of financial management; it's a strategic task for driving efficiency, controlling costs, and enhancing overall performance. In this article, we delve into the intricacies of cost centers and explore strategies for improvement.