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Making the Supply Chain into a Game

Supply Chain Insights, a supply chain research firm, and software developer Llamasoft have developed a new supply chain game, reports Supply Chain Quarterly. The simulation helps companies teach their employees about the market driven supply chain. Read more...

Using Blockchain Tech in the Supply Chain

According to Tech Republic, IBM is making an effort to stop food contamination. It has partnered with several major retailers including Walmart, Tyson and Unilever to create a  “blockchain” that will make it easier to track the source of contaminated food. Read more...

Supply Chain Infrastructure Do for a Makeover

Despite technology advances in other areas, supply chain infrastructure remains weak, reports Supply Chain Management Review.  The time is coming for companies to completely redesign their supply chains so they are anticipating the customer’s needs, not responding to them.

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Smart Glasses Improve Productivity

Striving to improve its supply chain DHL tested using AR Smart Glasses for picking, reports ShackNews. DHL says the glasses improved productivity by 15%.

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How to Achieve On Time In Full Delivery

Manufacturing and distribution companies still struggle with on time, in full delivery, reports Industry Week. Poor lead times are often a contributing factor to failing to meet the delivery expectations of your customer.

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Target Looks to Bolster Supply Chain

According to ZD Net, Target has acquired Grand Junction, a transportation technology company. The purchase will help Target strengthen its own supply chain in light of its decision to test offering same day delivery in some areas.

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PMG360 Acquires EC-BP.com; to Relaunch as Supply Chain Technology News

PMG360, today announced the acquisition of the EC-BP.com website and newsletter which will relaunch as Supply Chain Technology News (www.supplychaintechnews.com)  serving more than 80,000 supply chain decision makers. The relaunch will expand the editorial focus beyond EDI. Supply Chain Technology News will encompass the full gamut of supply chain practices and technologies. The newsletter will provide timely and industry-relevant technology news. Supply chain professionals will be able to stay ahead of trends needed to stay ahead of technology as it evolves with the supply chain to optimize for efficiency and profit.

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Good Content Important to Find Audience

According to Fronetics, a new survey of supply chain and logistics marketers found that 86% are using content as a marketing tool. Those surveyed believe that creating and distributing valuable, relevant content, helps them attract a clearly defined audience

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National Retail Systems Implements New Platform

There is a new supply chain risk management platform available for the industry, reports IOT Portal. National Retail Systems, Inc. (NRS) and ALTO US have partnered to bring ALTO’s platform to members.

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Tech Will Change the Supply Chain

Knoxville's Global Supply Chain Institute has identified five technologies that will impact supply chains, reports Material Handling & Logistics. In the next five years, robotics, drones, wearable tech, 3-D printing and driverless cars will vastly change the supply chain.

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