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Making Sense of New Data in the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Opz

Right now we are seeing a tremendous increase in the amount of data available throughout the supply chain. The problem is, there is so much data that no one really knows what to do with it. Harnessing the power of data is vital for ensuring your supply chain is meeting customer expectations.

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Responding in real time to changing market dynamics

IBM Supply Chain Blog

In IDC’s 2022 Global Supply Chain Survey , they identified that “lack of visibility and resiliency to see necessary changes in time to react effectively” was the most problematic and unaddressed deficiency in modern supply chain management and inventory optimization.

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Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS): A Golden Opportunity for the Supply Chain Industry

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Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS) Examples Across Industries Retail Industry Retailers leverage third-party service providers, external manufacturing systems (EMS), and supply chain IT services (RFID, IoT, barcoding, etc.), It serves as a pivotal area for saving margins and adjusting costs.

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The Supply Chain Gender Pay Gap is Narrowing!

Supply Chain Game Changer

On the Argentus Blog, we’re always looking to shine the light on various aspects of the talent picture within the Supply Chain Management field – whether it’s hiring trends , intelligence about important skills, or the industry’s response to emerging issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. So here’s the latest: a new U.S.

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The Importance of a Strong Supply Chain and Logistics Strategy!

Supply Chain Game Changer

By understanding the customer’s needs, logistics managers can implement better route planning to reduce operational costs and improve fulfilment rates. In addition to product management, logistics also includes inventory management. Supply Chain 4.0

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Logistics Complexity and the Strategic Moves Companies are Making to Reduce It

Let's Talk Supply Chain

Recently, United Parcel Services (UPS) in collaboration with Google analyzed Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) data and used it to plan the most efficient routes for more than 25 million packages it delivers globally each day. Visibility in the delivery process gives logistics companies more control over their last-mile operations.

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The Importance of Value-Added Services in Logistics and SCM!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Supply chains can be differentiated based on characteristics such as price, time reliability, and risk, depending on the markets and value chains they serve. There have never been more product choices in the marketplace than there are now, thanks to globalization and technical developments in supply chain management.