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The Power of the Tower
The supply chain control tower is still a popular concept that addresses a number of needs, such as visibility and collaboration, that organizations crave. The folks at Logistics Viewpoints have taken a fresh look at the topic and explain why it's such a powerful approach.
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ERP Project Learnings
We usually look at technologies with a top-down view. It's often helpful, though, to look at projects though case studies of individual companies to see their experiences from a narrower perspective.
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WalMart's New Terms
Those of us who are suppliers to WalMart realize that it's sometimes no picnic. The mega-retailer has created some new fees and payment terms that can cause problems for its suppliers.
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1+1=3...Bad Math or Worthy Goal?
Breakthrough performance improvement for supply chains, as represented by the 1+1=3 equation, looks good in theory but isn't often reached in practice. Supply chains tend to stick to their WMS, TPS, etc. silos.
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Big Data's Vulnerability
Big Data has made huge inroads in most industries, but there are issues out there that shouldn't be overlooked. Storing and retaining the immense volumes of data increases the vulnerability of companies to data breaches.
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UberEverything for Same Day Delivery?
Same-day delivery continues to be a point of competitive emphasis for retailers. When you look at who may have the infrastructure already in place to take a big chunk of the instant delivery market, Uber should be near the top of your list.
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Looking at Supply Chain Execution Convergence
Ready for a new acronym? How about SCEC- supply chain execution convergence. It's used to describe the next generation of supply chains that succeeds by bringing together organizational silos.
Read more...Crowdsourcing and the Supply Chain
We've all heard the buzzword 'crowdsourcing', but I, for one, hadn't considered its effect on the supply chain. Delivery, risk management, innovation, and other supply chain processes can benefit from the wisdom of crowds.
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SCM for the SMBs
The folks at Software Advice have done a little research on the market for supply chain management (SCM) software and the results are a little surprising. Only 6% of small firms utilize SCM solutions, but those that do are willing to spend for it.
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Manufacturers Take the ERP Plunge
Not every manufacturer is up and running on an ERP. Some smaller shops still use Quickbooks, while others depend upon legacy systems that have been cobbled together over the years.
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