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Process, Technology, or Both?

Process and technology are two paths to productivity, but as a supply chain manager you don't have to make an 'either-or' decision. Throughout the supply chain, they interact and are interdependent. Read more...

Changes in the SCM Software Landscape

The rise in global supply chains, risk management needs, and visibility requirements are driving changes in the supply chain software environment. Software suppliers have lagged a bit in responding to these needs, but new solutions are popping up. Read more...

Preparing for Disruption

Remember when a natural disaster overseas had no real effect on our business? Those days are long gone, and disruptions not only impact global supply chains but their costs are skyrocketing. Read more...

CSX Proves IoT Benefits

With all the IoT hype floating around, you may fail to notice tangible benefits early adopters are finding. Read more...

How Tech Disruption Affects Choices

The Supply Chain Shaman gets into a little history in order to help us sort through changes in technology. As the use of the cloud has increased and the tech market has become more complicated, it's become tougher to make the right call. Read more...

Inventory Positioning for Omnichannel

We've recently looked at the costs associated with servicing omnichannel consumers. In a followup to the original article, Richard Sharpe gets into more detail. Read more...

Amazon's Logistics Strategy

If you think Amazon has been pretty active on the innovation front, you ain't seen nothin' yet, according to Mark Solomon on the DC Velocity site. Read more...

Uber and the Last Mile Challenge

At this point, pretty much everyone has either used or has heard of Uber, the software/taxi-replacement company. With so many companies struggling to compete in ecommerce with Amazon and others, would the Uber business model make sense for last mile delivery? Read more...

Finding Supply Chain Talent Still Challenging

It's tough to find good help out there. In the supply chain world, the increase in the number of universities granting supply chain degrees has improved things a bit, but the complexity of the roles is still a challenge. Read more...

KPIs Importance to Supply Chains

A new report released by ASQ points out the importance of key performance indicators (KPIs) for supply chains. Maintaining good, open relationships with supply chain partners is another 'must have' according to Gina Roos on the EPS site. Read more...

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