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Technology Use by Manufacturers Has Room to Improve
A recent survey by UPS and IDC indicates that manufacturers still have a ways to go in leveraging technology to improve their supply chain management.
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Innovative Delivery Van for the Last Mile
As last mile delivery becomes a much more important piece of the supply chain puzzle, it's 'driving' changes not only on the process side, but also with equipment.
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Trends Driving Supply Chain Change
Anyone who's been around supply chains over the past few years realizes they've become increasingly digital. 4 big trends are in play that will shape the supply chain in the coming years, according to Puneet Saxena.
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Addressing the Talent Gap
Supply chain talent demand is outstripping supply, and it's getting worse, not better. If you want to attract the best talent, you'll need to be aggressive.
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Do Customers Really Need This?
In this era of omnichannel consumption, same day delivery, and drones, David Maloney asks a valid question: do our customers really want what we're trying to give them?
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Supply Chain Risks Abound
Supply chain risk mitigation is an important component of company strategy. Recent disruptions both here and abroad show the breadth of risk that you need to be prepared to address.
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Preparing For the Big Interview
You've finally scored an interview for a supply chain role in a big company. You might want to consider investing some time in preparation to improve your chances.
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eCommerce Delivery Cost Differential
As ecommerce continues to grow, retailers are finally getting a handle on fulfillment costs. The difference in the bottom line between a store purchase by a customer and delivery to his home from a DC can be shocking.
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Supply Chain Optics
'Optics' is a common buzzword in this election season. Supply chain folks ought to become familiar with it as well, according to Art van Bodegraven on the DC Velocity site.
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WalMart's New Delivery Standards
WalMart has new delivery standards rolliing out early next year. Suppliers will be scrambling to meet them, according to an article by Jeff Berman on the Supply Chain 247 site.
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