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Network Supply Chain Transformation at UScellular

Logistics Viewpoints

Then earlier this year they added a supply chain planning function to the Chicago team. UScellular noted some of the major goals for its current supply chain transformation – much of which can be obtained from centralized supply chain planning. Path Forward.

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Supply Chain Transformation, Part One: The Transformation Imperative

Enterra Insights

He writes, “Global supply chains were clearly in trouble before COVID-19 arrived on the scene, but when it did, the weakness of our time-honored strategies for procurement, production and delivery became shockingly evident. ”[2] He insists supply chain innovation today is not a choice, but an imperative.

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Post-Pandemic Supply Chain Transformation

Enterra Insights

He explains, “Localized supply chains can be more resilient and are not as susceptible to trade wars or other global events. This strategy only works if your suppliers are local and their materials are sourced locally too, otherwise global risks will remain in your supply chain.” ” 3.

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Supply Chain Transformation in the Digital Age

Enterra Insights

Company executives are increasingly aware of the importance of supply chains in making companies successful. A couple of years ago, however, a McKinsey study concluded companies weren’t investing enough in supply chain transformation technologies. Technology and supply chain transformation.

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How Conagra Drives Supply Chain Transformations with Speed and Visibility

BlueYonder

The company also improved its operations by looking at downstream logistics, modeling capacities at warehouses, and optimizing inbound and outbound operations together. He believes that strong supply chains will continue to add value to the business like the ability to adapt to changes, be flexible, and deliver results.

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Supply Visibility: More Important Than Ever. Yet Elusive.

Supply Chain Shaman

Supply chain shortages abound. Warehouses are full–often with the wrong stuff resulting in the slowing of the forty million shipping containers around the world. The supply chain impact is unprecedented. Projects Being Implemented as Part of a Digital Supply Chain Transformation Project.

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Most Popular Logistics Stories from 2021

Logistics Viewpoints

A resilient supply chain is able to recover quickly from these disruptions. These terms perfectly describe the Asian Paints supply chain. A First-Hand Look at Berkshire Grey’s Warehouse Robotic Solutions ; Clint Reiser. The Boston area is a hub for warehouse robotics companies.