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The Bar Code at 40
In an article in Packaging Digest, Lisa McTigue Pierce delivers two stunning pieces of information: the bar code is now 40 years old, and it's also the supporting two of the key trends affection businesses worldwide, omnichannel and Big Data.
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Big Data & Retail
At this point, who hasn't heard of Big Data? What seems to be missing in all the hype are some practical applications of it. In a ZDNet article, Kelly Kennedy looks at Big Data's potential impact on retail.
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Supply Chain Talent Research
A recent study by Supply Chain Insights takes a deep look at the state of talent management in the supply chain. It's an acknowledged weakness on the part of many firms, and steps need to be taken to address it.
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ERP and the Internal Supply Chain
Rick Cook, in a Toolbox.com article, examines how an ERP can have a positive impact on both internal and external supply chains. Although most of the emphasis is traditionally on supply chains for direct materials, those within the company walls can also be improved.
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Big Data Application in the Supply Chain
We always like to hear of practical applications related to hyped technologies. One of our favorite supply chain thinkers, Lora Cecere, gets into the topic of Big Data and examines how it can be applied in the supply chain.
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Procurement Evolution Expected
It seems as if every component of the supply chain is evolving. The procurement function is no exception.
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Supply Chain Myths
An infographic posted on the Business2Community site explores several myths about operations and supply chain management.
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Survey on Sustainability
Building sustainability into the supply chain is almost universally agreed to be a good thing. However, where the rubber meets the road, cost control sometimes trumps it.
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Report on Supply Chain Risk
A very interesting report on the subject of supply chain risk has been released by the folks at MIT and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
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SAP's New Look
SAP's user community has never been enamored of their ERP's user interface. Well, it looks like SAP is getting serious about fixing that issue.
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