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Demand Sensing Using POS Data

Demand sensing using point-of-sale (POS) information requires tons of data. Unfortunately, most companies haven't implemented the process and are missing out on its advantages. Read more...

Starting Up Your Procurement Process

For a business start-up, developing a procurement process typically isn't top-of-mind. It's important to have, though, since out of control purchasing has been the downfall of many small businesses. Read more...

Prepare for Global Supply Chain Risks in 2017

Global supply chains are built with a lot of moving parts and risk is always present. According to a recent study, the level of risk is continuing a trend of moving higher by the quarter. Read more...

Retail Flexibility For the Holidays

It's a Christmas wish and a little late, but Bill DuBois is hoping Santa brings a flexible supply chain in the future. For the retailer, the holidays are an inventory forecasting challenge. Read more...

Digitizing Sourcing & Procurement

There's a revolution in procurement based on digital technology on the way, according to Stefan Dent on Spend Matters' site. Although the tech has been around for awhile, cloud-based solutions will quicken the pace of adoption.

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Amazon's Trucking Moves

Amazon created a lot of buzz (pun intended) with its testing of drones for customer order delivery. But Wired magazine's Davey Alba thinks their real logistics future is elsewhere: in self-driving trucks. Read more...

The Importance of Product Information

Product information is the lifeblood of companies who sell on-line. Making sure it's consistent across channels, understandable, and accessible in many ways is a huge challenge. Read more...

Building a New Supply Chain Architecture

The Supply Chain Shaman has an ambitious plan to take supply chain technology to the next level, and she's asking for your help. Read more...

Amazon Go is About Capabilities

Think the new Amazon Go development is just another marketing concept the ecommerce giant is testing? Think again.... Read more...

Big Stories of 2016

Chris Cunnane gives us a list of what he considers to be the biggest supply chain stories of the year in a fresh article on the Logistics Viewpoints site. He covers a lot of ground with his list and hits many high (and low) points, from the election results to major disruptions. Read more...

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