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Predictions for the Supply Chain of 2030
Some of us have problems predicting a week into the future, but not Tom Gregorchik. He's looking out toward 2030 and has a few predictions he's pretty sure about. His focus is narrow, but it's a start.
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Is Amazon Getting Into the Logistics Game?
The major parcel carriers and Amazon itself dismiss the idea that the ecommerce giant is building its own parcel delivery network. Actions, though, speak louder than words and it looks suspiciously like that's the path they're on.
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Focus on Managing the Right Risk
We're always one disaster away from disaster, right? When we're doing our risk management planning, we're not necessary solving the right problem, according to Pierre Mitchell.
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Executing Those Holiday Plans
If you're in retail and you don't yet have your plans in place for the holiday season, good luck to you! All aspects of supply chains, from purchasing, to order fulfillment, logistics, and transportation among others, are fine tuning their forecasts and executing their plans.
Read more...Use Case Example for Digital Transformation
Improved supply chain visibility can be an important benefit derived from the digital transformation of business processes.
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Fixing Direct Procurement
Direct material procurement is in dire need of a redesign, according to the Supply Chain Shaman. Management of direct procurement is often in the hands of the supply chain and alignment with company strategy isn't always optimal.
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Fulfillment Approaches to Support Omnichannel
The impact of the omnichannel consumer on supply chains continues to be felt worldwide. No longer is a 'one size fits all' approach to fulfillment feasible.
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Summary of NASCES Conference Presentations
If you're unable to attend the hottest supply chain conferences, don't fret. Plenty of industry magazines cover them and do a great job with summarizing content.
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APICS Changes on the Way
As supply chains become more strategic, certifications and other professional designations have gained importance. In recognition, the APICS CPIM certification is undergoing some changes, according to a recent article on the Supply Chain 247 site.
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Technology Changes Procurement
In another interview with Ariba's Alex Attenberger, Jason Busch reviews the role that technology has played and will continue to play in the procurement function. It's not just speeding things up, technology is also opening up new avenues for procurement to explore.
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