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Predictions from the Supply Chain Gurus
Is it too late for one last (?) set of supply chain predictions for 2015? I think not, especially when they're made by a bunch of supply chain 'gurus' pulled together by Dan Gilmore of Supply Chain Digest.
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Target's Problems in Canada
As you may have heard, Target is closing up shop in Canada. Sounds like a failure to execute on a few of the basics was one of the main culprits.
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Augmented Reality, Really?
As predicted, wearable tech is beginning to find a home in supply chains. In an article on the Electronic Purchasing Strategies site by Barbara Jorgensen, we learn how augmented reality (AR) is making inroads in distribution and logistics.
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Extended Supply Chain Effects
In a thought-provoking guest blog on the Supply Chain Matters site, Prashant Mendki discusses the new extended supply chain world in which we live. He examines the 5 basic functions involved in conventional supply chains and how they've changed as scope and complexity have increased.
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The Long Tail and Demand
Lora Cecere, the Supply Chain Shaman, recently discussed a demand planning benchmarking study with its author, Robert Byrne. They reviewed what's happening in the consumer product industry and identified important developments that certainly affect forecasting and demand planning processes.
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The Industrial Internet Moves Ahead
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is definitely not mature but applications are being developed that will impact supply chain processes. There are still open issues and design considerations that need to be addressed.
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Supply Chain Transparency Barriers
As business struggle to achieve transparency in their supply chains, they'll often encounter unexpected impediments in the areas of technology and data. Companies try to protect their IP and innovative development and are reluctant to exchange information that may put them at risk.
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A Look Back at Procurement
This time of year, most folks are looking ahead and planning for the future. My Purchasing Center's Susan Avery, though, thinks that looking back might provide some context.
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Global Logistics Driven by Information
Logistics has become way more global over the past few years. That growth has led to opportunities but has also presented many challenges.
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SAP, Ariba, and Others
When SAP acquired Ariba, it seemed like a perfect marriage, at least on the surface. As with any marriage, though, there are ups and downs. As SAP has continued to add to its stable of acquisitions, Jason Busch on Spend Matters' site wonders where it's all heading and whether SAP is investing in the right part of the process. Read his thoughts HERE.
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