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Supply Chain Visibility and the ERP
ERP systems are the one-stop solution to all business problems, at least they are if you listen to their marketing people. Issues like supply chain visibility, though, have proven to be too big a hill to climb, according to Jeremy Coote.
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The Need for Demand-Driven B2B
Since their inception, B2B trading networks have continued to evolve. Not enough for the Supply Chain Shaman, though.
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Succeeding at the Last-Mile Challenge
The race is on to solve the 'last-mile' dilemma, according to Bridget McCrea on the Supply Chain 24/7 site. Getting products purchased on-line from the DC into the customers' hands can make or break a company's ecommerce efforts.
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Preparing for a Successful Project
A global implementation project, whether you're doing an ERP or a P2P platform, is a big deal. Preparing for it not only takes a lot of time and effort, but is also the most important step of all.
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Amazon's Logistics Moves
Just when you think you have Amazon's strategy figured out, something new (and big) pops up, like its recent purchases and leases of logistics assets. CEO Jeff Bezos says they're not looking to compete with UPS & FedEx, but.....
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HP Develops Network Visualization Tool
As a participant in a global supply chain, you know how costly disruptions can be. A major technology player, HP, has developed a visualization tool to help identify and mitigate risks.
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Sales & Operations Planning for Beginners
The first in a series of educational articles on Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and its impact on supply chains has been posted to the 21st Century Supply Chain site.
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Driving Supply Chain Digitalization
Digital advances are rapidly moving into the supply chain. It's not just Big Data and analytics, though. According to the EMSNOW site, several trends are driving the changes.
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Designing a Meticulous Supply Chain
We're nearing the end of Jonathan Lofton's series on Supply Chain design, and his latest principle is one of the most important. Supply chains must be thorough down to the last detail
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SAP and Microsoft Announce Integration Plan
Two big software players, SAP and Microsoft, have announced an integration plan that should make performing some procurement tasks on platforms we all use a bit easier.
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