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The internet of (supply chain) things

Kinaxis

The video was a report out and analysis of a survey that MPI had done on Internet of Things in the supply chain. Last year, Deloitte University Press published an article on the Internet of Things titled “Forging links into loops: The Internet of Things’ potential to recast supply chain management”. But what about supply chain?

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Speed Bumps on the Road to Growth for China’s 3PLs

MIT Supply Chain

Currently, there is very limited knowledge about the Chinese 3PL industry, and the study provides unique insights for foreign companies planning to expand their logistics operations in the country. An important observation is that most local 3PL companies in China have adopted different expansion plans.

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Reshoring: New Day, False Dawn, or Something Else?

MIT Supply Chain

It’s an enticing idea that resonates both politically and socially, but is it a trend as its proponents and various surveys claim? For simplicity in this article, we adhere to the term reshoring, while acknowledging that it is inadequate and somewhat misleading. There is also some confusion over the definition of reshoring.

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Are You Ready for the Sharing Economy?

MIT Supply Chain

iii] The plan circumvented the growing expense of renting a car at a daily rate or owning a vehicle outright. A 2013 survey conducted by KRC Research and commissioned by Zipcar explained why the company was able to grow so quickly. Zipcar survey reveals car ownership trends of millennial generation. and New York. [iv]

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Social Commerce Guide: How Social Shopping Is Driving Record Growth

ShipBob

In this article, we cover what social commerce is, advantages and drawbacks, and how to get started selling on social media. In this article, we’ll primarily focus on providing a true, one-stop social and shopping experience that lives fully within the social platform. What is social commerce? Examples of social commerce in action.

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How to Become DFARS Compliant and Avoid Counterfeit Parts in the Aerospace and Defense Supply Chain

RFgen

This article will examine the scale of the counterfeit parts problem and what’s changed in acquisition regulations to try to address it. However, survey data shows that some authorized distributors also assume parts purchased outside of their OCM agreements are legitimate and do not require careful screening.

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Live Shopping Guide: Understanding the Risks and Rewards of Livestream Shopping

ShipBob

In this article, you’ll learn how live shopping works, what social platforms offer live shopping, and how to get started to generate more sales. A recent survey revealed that around 41.2% Live shopping enables brands to remain close to the customer with highly engaging and interactive experiences. What is live shopping?