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A Snapshot of Supply Chain Technology

Una

Zero visibility of the risks their ships faced, from storms to piracy and political instability, rendered those on shore helpless to intervene. That is why the most important gains in supply chain technology have been in the area of visibility. Automation and Robotics. 7 Emerging Supply Chain Risks.

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Supply Chain Management – the SME perspective

Claritum

Then why are all SMEs not implementing this automation? While SMEs tend to be flexible and innovative, they often have limited capital resources and expertise with new methods and technologies. What are the key drivers for SME adoption of Supply Chain Management eProcurement platforms? Reduced inventory-carrying costs.