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A Supply Chain Career For You?
On the Supply Chain Insights page, Alison Crawford looks at what it takes for a newbie to succeed in a supply chain role. Her suggestions aren't nebulous- she gets right down to the nitty gritty.
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Combating the Executive Influencer
We've all seen it: a technology direction is being evaluated, and the big vendor who has your CEO's ear ends up influencing the decision. What do you do to avoid that situation with your eprocurement platform decision?
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The Case for ERP III
What the heck is ERP III but, more importantly, why should I care? Well, according to Bill Wood on the CapGemini blog site, it's the basis on how to handle today and tomorrow's digital economy.
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Last Mile Challenges
On the Logistics Viewpoints site, Chris Cunnane explains why the explosive growth of ecommerce is causing headaches for retailers. As on-line and omnichannel purchases increase, more pressure is felt to get product into purchasers' hands more quickly.
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March Manufacturing Numbers
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector continued to grow in March, albeit not at a fast pace. According to information released by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), the majority of segments grew but others contracted.
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Procurement Technology Adoption Tactics
Those of us who have fought the battles know that gaining adoption of procurement technologies by users is a real challenge. There are some tactics that can help, though.
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Is Manufacturing Back in the US?
Is manufacturing really returning to US soil, or is Asia still a more attractive option? Although labor costs in China have increased, other benefits can still drive companies to outsource.
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Cybersecurity Topics
As M2M and the Internet of Things (IoT) continue to make inroads in the business world, thoughts about security are top-of-mind. Steve Banker writes on the Forbes site about a recent data security conference he attended.
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March Madness and the Supply Chain
In-store fulfillment is a key tactic used by retailers to address the needs of the omnichannel consumer. In a timely article on the Logistics Viewpoints site, Chuck Fuerst compares this approach to March Madness.
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Procurement Value
The folks on the Spend Matters site typically ask tough questions. The title of a recent article, "Why Do We Need Procurement", provides a great example.
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