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The Difference Between Logistics and Supply Chain

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

Understanding this distinction is essential for anyone entering the procurement, purchasing, or supply chain field. It specifically focuses on the physical movement, storage, and coordination of goods and information within the supply chain. While intrinsically linked, there’s a crucial difference between the two.

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Why demand sensing is value-based performance management

The Network Effect

From a supply chain perspective, companies can expect to see improvements in order fulfillment rates, the smoothing of production schedules, as well as reductions in transportation and warehousing costs. I suggest you read the new white paper, What is Demand Sensing?

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Digital Twinning of Supply Chains!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The physical supply chain is not easily changeable. In this Digital Twinning white paper, I have used the term digital twinning in the context of the inherent characteristics of the supply chain that are captured in a digital model. Digital Supply Chain Hitches.

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Has Walmart Beat Amazon in E-Commerce Using an Omnichannel Returns Strategy?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Ranking third in the e-commerce sales lineup, preceded by Amazon at number one and Apple at number two, Walmart needed to redefine its order fulfillment footprint. As explained by Nick Foy of The Hill , Walmart now has announced plans to repurpose 10 of Sam’s Club closing locations into e-commerce fulfillment. Infographic).