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Questions About Supply Chain Productivity

The Supply Chain Shaman is thinking about productivity in the supply chain and wondering why we're not seeing the same growth patterns we experienced in the past. As the next generation of technology innovation arrives, Lora Cecere asks a lot of important questions about where supply chains are heading. Read more...

IoT Project Successes

We've all read the shocking predictions of growth for the Internet of Things (IoT) connected devices. What we don't hear enough of are the actual real world successes of IoT. Read more...

Outlook for Supply Chain Talent

As supply chains evolve, so do the skill sets required for their people. How confident are supply chain managers that their folks will be able to handle the changes brought about by technology, digitization, and automation? Read more...

Key Predictions for the New Year

It's getting a bit late for 2017 predictions, but Dan Gilmore's collection at Supply Chain Digest are usually so prescient that we need to get them out there. Read more...

Connectivity Benefits for Suppliers

The benefits of connecting electronically with suppliers are well documented. In the final installment of his series on supplier networks, Xavier Olivera discusses why connectivity matters and the risks of not being connected. Read more...

Need to Trim Supply Chain Costs?

Simple is good, especially when we're looking for ideas on cuttiing supply chain costs, right? In an article on the Business 2 Community site, Christopher Moore gives us a headstart with a few ideas on where to look for the low hanging fruit. Read more...

Amazon's 'Floating DC' Idea

Just when you thought you'd seen it all, you hear about Amazon's latest patent. It seems that 'flying fulfillment centers' that spawn drone deliveries may be in our future.... or not. Read more...

Supplier Networks, Part 2

In the 2nd part in the series on supplier networks, Xavier Olivera provides a great summary of the basics of platforms and networks for procurement. Read more...

Supply Chain Visibility for Today

Visibility in the supply chain is a sort of moving target. Once you think you're there, the stakes are raised or the playing field changes. Read more...

Improving Partner Communication

More effective communication between supply chain partners can yield big benefits, according to Palvashah Durrani on the 21st Century Supply Chain site. Read more...

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