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Coordination Key to SRM
Chris McClory from KPMG explains why supplier relationship management (SRM) is much more than just directly interacting with suppliers. Alignment across all stakeholders must be attained in order to present a single face to the supplier.
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Omnichannel Strategies to Consider
It seems that the rise of the omnichannel consumer affects nearly everything happening in retail today. It's not just a marketing thing- its impact extends through every aspect of the retail experience.
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IoT Moves Ahead in Manufacturing
A recent survey from Zebra Technologies clearly shows the inroads IoT is making in the manufacturing sector. You may think the Internet of Things is a bunch of hype, but data like this proves otherwise.
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Big Data Funnies
Sometimes you just need to have a little fun with it. Big Data always seems to be in the news, but here's a different view (actually, 10 of them) that will make you chuckle.
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Supply Chain Finance Movement
Supply chain finance is an ofter overlooked area in the P2P automation arena. Jason Busch has some ideas on where some of the major players could be headed.
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Supply Chain Sustainability Questions
Supply chain sustainability is growing in importance- it's no longer just a buzz-phrase, especially for large corporations. Steve Polski, from one of the world's largest companies, Cargill, explains the impact of sustainability, along with a nifty video, in a recent article on the GreenBiz site.
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Growth in Procurement Outsourcing
Procurement outsourcing is on the rise, according to recent research by Everest Global. There are lots of reasons for this growth, and a recent post on the Sourcing Innovation site explains a few of them.
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IoT Challenges in the Warehouse
Big data and IoT can be a powerful combination, but you need to be able to take action on the information. Steve Banker, on the Logistics Viewpoints site, describes what can happen in supply chain systems to take advantage of this technology.
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Supply Chain Risk Biggest Concern
Supply chain risk is a huge concern for business worldwide, according to new research by Xchanging PLC, a tech and services provider. Their 2015 Global Procurement Study goes into detail on both external and internal threats.
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Infor Acquires GT Nexus
More consolidation among ERP and supply chain software vendors is on the way. Infor is in the process of acquiring GT Nexus and will soon be in a position to better compete with SAP and Oracle.
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