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History and Evolution of Supply Chain and Logistics

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In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. and J-P Rodrigue (2004)).

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What can the great North American blackout of 2003 teach us about supply chain complexity, vulnerability, and resiliency

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Besides drawing parallels between Power Grids and Supply Chains, the post also provides the perfect and practical everyday-life understanding of the difference between agent-based and equation-based approaches to solving complex challenges.

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Intelligent IBP – a new role for supply chain planners

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In this blog : a new role for supply chain planners. Similar to the continuous automation of physical assets in the supply chain over the last 100 years, we’ve now reached the era where the knowledge worker will be augmented or automated by a machine. Supply chain planners and IBP teams will not escape this evolution.

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282: Rethink Distribution, with Cavallo

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Today I’m joined by Cavallo , a powerhouse software company that is on a mission to drive efficiency in every stage of the distribution process. Founded by experienced distributors and perfected over two decades spent optimizing distribution supply chains, no company is better positioned to guide your growth.

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Are absolute statements like this reckless or responsible?

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2007 – Dangerous Supply Chain Myths Revisited (Part 7): Enabling Technology The Emergence of theMetaprise Discussion Excerpt: “In August 2003, the new technology successfully went live in a production environment for the DND. ProcureTech Investments: Market Growth: The procurement software market was valued at $8.65

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Who Is The “ONE” Missing From The Deloitte Solution Map?

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Here is the paragraph: “Back in 2002, Greg Brady , a supply chain visionary, and Ranjit Notani , a pioneer in multi-enterprise collaboration technology, came to the conclusion that the traditional paradigm of business-to-business collaboration built around enterprise-centric software was fundamentally flawed.

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5 Reasons why eAuctions Drive Better Savings

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Procurement eAuctions may be used in a multitude of sectors and domains, including industrial machinery, supply chains and logistical operations, telecommunications, commodities, and business technical support programs. These reductions are substantiated by eAuctions software providers Cimmra. 2003, 7 1). Sawhney, M.