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Globalization Drives Market Need for SC Segmentation

Supply Chain Movement

The survey uncovered these top supply chain challenges: Rising transportation costs (50%). Download “Globalization Drives Market Need for Supply Chain Segmentation: Research & Key Strategies” to read about the full results of the study, as well as strategies companies can implement to combat these challenges. >

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Agility and flexibility in the age of digital supply chains – Insights from the 2017 Supply Chain & Logistics EMEA summit & expo

Kinaxis

Jodi quoted a pwc study suggesting that 3D printing will result in 41% reduction in air traffic and 37% reduction in sea traffic. The shipping container is perhaps one of the most impactful supply chain innovations that stood the test of times. 3D printing is shifting manufacturing closer to the point of consumption.

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Getting Ready for 2017: Reflections on Telling Lies

Supply Chain Shaman

As I study research methods, and the market, I realize the lies I’ve spun for prior employers (Gartner and AMR Research) are untrue: The AMR Research Hierarchy of Supply Chain Metrics. Over the last two years Gartner Group introduced the concept of bimodal supply chains.

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Real Results Magazine: Must-Have Tips to Boost Your Supply Chain

BlueYonder

In each issue we aim to cover a cross-section of topics that span regions, industry verticals and business functions with a goal of introducing strategies and best practices that resonate with a broad cross-section of supply chain practitioners.

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

ToolsGroup

How the War in Ukraine is Impacting the Supply Chain and Raw Material Prices. Increased Prices Resulting from Shortages and Supply Chain Issues. Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. How Labor Shortages Have Hurt the Supply Chain. Department of Transportation ).

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Agility Does Not Grow on Trees: Start Building Today

Supply Chain Shaman

While 80% of companies believe that supply chains are more agile today than five years ago, only 36% of companies believe that the supply chain is more agile than a year ago. Improvements in transportation management had the greatest impact on improving agility. Demand-Driven Signals.

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The Best Gift This Holiday Season: Personalized Logistics

Oracle SCM

Let’s look at some key steps on the journey to a customer-focused supply chain. Segment customers to match incentives to needs. One of the dangers in servicing omni-channel orders from traditional supply chains is continuing to treat your customers like one big, homogeneous mass. almost half of U.S.