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Adapting Supply Chains to the Digital Retail Revolution

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IoT offers enhanced supervision in operations and transportation while improving various areas such as warehouse management, fleet tracking, inventory control, and technological and mechanical maintenance. According to Dataprot’s research findings, there will be over 25.4 billion operational IoT devices by 2030.

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Just-in-Time in Indiana – The Supply Chain Strategy Driving Manufacturing Efficiency

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The COVID-19 pandemic, for example, exposed weaknesses in global sourcing, port congestion, and over-reliance on single suppliers. These include localized sourcing, limited safety stock of high-risk components, and supplier diversification. The average cost of a supply chain disruption is estimated at $1.5