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Creating the NextGen Supply Chain

To create the “NextGen” supply chain, businesses are going to have to start small, reports Supply Chain Dive. They will need to also think big, and act fast. Read more...

Samsung Looks to Improve Supply Chain

According to Bloomberg Technology, Samsung is considering using blockchain technology for its global supply network. Samsung will use the technology to track everything from cross-border payments to the life-cycle of perishable goods.

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Hewlett Packard Adds 3D Printing to Supply Chain

Hewlett Packard (HP) will use its own Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing technology to enhance its supply chain, reports ZD Net. By using its own 3D printing they will lower costs, cut design time and lead times.

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Army Develops New Supply Chain

According to NextGov, the Army will develop the “most sophisticated supply chain system”. To do so it has awarded contracts worth more than $418 million to contractors.

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Blockchain Comes to Mining.

Blockchain is helping mining companies bring transparency to the supply chain, reports Mining Technology. It can help them broker contracts between to firms, track commodities and even conflict minerals, reports Mining Technology.

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Expanded Payment Options Can Help Merchants Boost Customer Loyalty and Satisfaction

Today’s consumers have more payment options than ever before; beyond credit and debit cards, 37% of North American merchants accept PayPal and Apple Pay, and bitcoin is currently accepted by more than 100,000 merchants worldwide. Furthermore, research by J.D. Power and Fiserv found that billing and payment options can account for 20% or more of customer loyalty and satisfaction scores. Chargebacks911, a leading dispute mitigation and loss prevention firm, examines the evolving payments landscape and outlines how merchants can leverage emerging payment options to their advantage.

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Hershey Works to Improve Supply Chain

The Hershey Company is pledging to stop stop child labour from occuring in its supply chain, reports Digital Supply Chain. The company is committing $500 million to the Cocoa for Good project.

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Hospitals Running Inefficient Supply Chains

According to Supply Chain Dive, U.S. hospitals are struggling with medical supply shortages. The shortages can be ascribed to inefficient supply chain.

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Retailer Struggles Without Good Supply Chain

H & M is struggling to remain profitable, but it’s failure to invest in new supply chain technology is hurting them, reports Modern Material Handling.

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Walmart Canada Ups Supply Chain Visibility

Supply chain technology specialist FourKites is partnering with Walmart’s Canadian unit to bring visibility to the unit’s supply chain, reports Canada Business Chief.

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