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A Snapshot of Supply Chain Technology

Una

RFID and GPS: RFID (radio-frequency identification) and GPS (global positioning system) technology can be used to track the movement of goods in real-time, which allows for more efficient logistics and greater visibility into the supply chain. Automation and Robotics. Smart contracts. Predictive analytics.

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Supply Chain Management – the SME perspective

Claritum

A survey by Wax Digital revealed that most organisations (77%) needed a procurement function by the time they had 100 supplier contracts, or a company had reached a turnover of £50m+. Transactions can be automated and approved suppliers engaged through this automation. 4 Where should SMEs focus initially? Case Studies.