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Key Questions About IoT

There's so much hype and blue-sky thinking surrounding the Internet of Things (IoT) that it's helpful to take a step back to look at the basics. Several performance and management questions are still floating around that need to be answered. Read more...

Applying Design Principles to the Supply Chain (Pt. 1)

In the first installment of a series on the topic, Jonathan Lofton begins to look at how to apply basic principles of design to supply chains. He uses Dieter Rams' principles as a starting point and takes his initial steps down the path. Read more...

Becoming a Data-Driven Supply Chain

If there's a 'hottest of the hot' topics right now, supply chain analytics may be it. Lora Cecere, the Supply Chain Shaman, sat down with a few supply chain executives recently to see where they're at on the subject. Read more...

Staples Uses Procurement Survey Results

B2B procurement is a challenging process. Forrester has recently completed an extensive survey on the topic that is being used by some companies to design their B2B procurement systems. Read more...

Omnichannel at the NRF

Omnichannel may be last year's news, but there's still a lot of buzz surrounding the topic. At the big NRF retail show, it was indeed discussed, especially regarding execution. Read more...

IoT Survey Information

There's lots of talk out there about the Internet of Things (IoT), but is it really making inroads in the US? TEKsystems has just completed an extensive survey on the topic, and the results are interesting. Read more...

Hostess Makes a Comeback

I find it hard to resist a Ho Ho, don't you? When the Hostess brand went under back in 2012, our favorite snack line was history. Read more...

The Social Network Model

The supply chains of today need to move toward a social networking model, according to Tony Martins. The hierarchies of the past just won't work in the speed-oriented, global supply chains and markets we now see. Read more...

Supply Chain Risk Infographic

Supply chain risk is a topic that keeps many a manager awake at night. Lots of different types, causes, and impacts, with a variety of ways to mitigate the risks as well. Read more...

Connecting B2B Partners

On the Forbes site, Lora Cecere takes an in-depth look at B2B connectivity. This excellent article examines the entire flow of data between businesses, options for connectivity, and benefits and problems associated with different approaches. Read more...

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