- 41. WalMart's New Term
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- Those of us who are suppliers to WalMart realize that it's sometimes no picnic. The mega-retailer has created some new fees and payment terms that can cause problems for its suppliers.Katlyn Macavoy, on ...
- 42. Congestion Everywhere!
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- Anyone who spends time on the road knows that congestion is not only a fact of modern life, but also that it's getting worse. It's not just traffic, though- congestion strikes across the supply chain and ...
- 43. Growth of Women in the Supply Chain
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- 44. Driverless Vehicle Update
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- Tam Harbert, on the EBN site, provides an update on 'autonomous vehicle' (driverless transportation) usage in supply chains. While we won't see the highways flooded with driverless trailers, inroads in ...
- 45. Augmented Reality, Really?
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- As predicted, wearable tech is beginning to find a home in supply chains. In an article on the Electronic Purchasing Strategies site by Barbara Jorgensen, we learn how augmented reality (AR) is making ...
- 46. The Amazon 3PL?
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- Here's an interesting question: Is Amazon on its way to becoming a 3PL? With some of the steps it's taken recently, as well as processes it has long been involved in, the concept isn't that outlandish.You ...
- 47. Supply Chain is the Place to Be
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- If you're furthering your education and would like to get into an area that's both 'hot' and 'cool', supply chain management is for you! Opportunities are increasing and word is out that it's the place ...
- 48. 3PL's Add Service
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- 3PLs have had a place in the logistics landscape for quite awhile. They're not standing still, though. Adrian Gonzalez thinks the word 'convergence' is an appropriate designation for how 3PLs are adding ...
- 49. Visibility and Risk
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- In a recent Forbes article, Robert Bowman looks at the intersection of supply chain visibility and risk. It's a topic that will continue to increase in importance as supply chains become more global and ...
- 50. What's a 3PL Anyway
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- A 3PL means different things to different people. Adrian Gonzalez, on the Talking Logistics site, discusses the common definition of the 3PL vs. what he feels they really do.It's an interesting role for ...
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