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Extended Supply Chain Effects
In a thought-provoking guest blog on the Supply Chain Matters site, Prashant Mendki discusses the new extended supply chain world in which we live. He examines the 5 basic functions involved in conventional supply chains and how they've changed as scope and complexity have increased.
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The Long Tail and Demand
Lora Cecere, the Supply Chain Shaman, recently discussed a demand planning benchmarking study with its author, Robert Byrne. They reviewed what's happening in the consumer product industry and identified important developments that certainly affect forecasting and demand planning processes.
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The Industrial Internet Moves Ahead
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is definitely not mature but applications are being developed that will impact supply chain processes. There are still open issues and design considerations that need to be addressed.
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Supply Chain Transparency Barriers
As business struggle to achieve transparency in their supply chains, they'll often encounter unexpected impediments in the areas of technology and data. Companies try to protect their IP and innovative development and are reluctant to exchange information that may put them at risk.
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A Look Back at Procurement
This time of year, most folks are looking ahead and planning for the future. My Purchasing Center's Susan Avery, though, thinks that looking back might provide some context.
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Global Logistics Driven by Information
Logistics has become way more global over the past few years. That growth has led to opportunities but has also presented many challenges.
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SAP, Ariba, and Others
When SAP acquired Ariba, it seemed like a perfect marriage, at least on the surface. As with any marriage, though, there are ups and downs. As SAP has continued to add to its stable of acquisitions, Jason Busch on Spend Matters' site wonders where it's all heading and whether SAP is investing in the right part of the process. Read his thoughts HERE.
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Supply Chain Sustainability in 2015
Supply chain sustainability is one area we've not addressed with 2015 predictions. Let's put an end to that! On the Triple Pundit site, Elizabeth Comere takes a look at the trends she sees for supply chains across the country.
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Improve Forecasting with Analytics
Forecasting inventory needs in the retail space is hard work. Anything that can improve the process is usually looked upon as a godsend. Could new analytical methods be the latest savior?
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