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Is COVID-19 the New Driving Force Behind Supply Chain Digitalization?

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At the same time, companies are dealing with erratic customer behavior and badly disrupted supply chains. Why COVID-19 is Driving Supply Chain Digitalization. In 2019 MHI and Deloitte published their report “Elevating Supply Chain Digital Consciousness”. The Benefits of Supply Chain Digitalization.

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Supply Chain Innovation: The Path to Success!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Check out The Digital Supply Chain (SC 4.0) Innovation is a team effort requiring collaboration and buy-in from all levels within an organization, and it’s especially true when it comes to bringing innovation to the supply chain. A Blueprint for Successful Supply Chain Innovation. What You Need to Know!

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The $46 Billion Problem Under Our Noses: Why Parcel Shipping is Ridiculously Unoptimized

Let's Talk Supply Chain

A little air or extra fill material in any given carton seems fixable, but most shippers are leaving thousands and in many cases millions of dollars on the warehouse floor by not optimizing their boxes for their unique fulfillment costs. About the Author.

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How to move IBP from a Tired Old Process to an Executive Decision Factory

Supply Chain Trend

A recent study suggests that supply chain planners spend 50% of their time on data gathering and tinkering with it. Knowing this, who wants a job in supply chain planning when you just finished your degree? How can supply chain attract the best talent when all you do is tying data together?

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The Supplier Management Secret Recipe

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Procurement is one of the sole functions in an organization that can truly implement and realizes quality and sustainability initiatives in the line; considering procurement’s ability to impact the global supply chain network at the supplier level. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Top Competencies of Procurement Professionals

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

With the increasing complexity of supply chains and the growing importance of sustainability and social responsibility, the role of procurement professionals has become more critical than ever. It involves optimizing procurement processes and reducing costs while maintaining the quality of goods and services.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

Starbucks also paid careful attention to its supply chain, ensuring is products were ethically sourced and offering specialty drinks that in some geographic locations could be difficult to find. The company’s early focus on talent management for service employees was a major differentiator, as well. .