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The PI Supply Chain
As more retailers step into the digital world, product information becomes increasingly important. Developing a supply chain for product information may be the key in keeping up with customer demands in this new world of retail.
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Distributors and Sustainability
The distribution industry is getting greener, according to an article by Michael Wilson on the Environmental Leader site. From packaging decisions to requirements placed on manufacturer partners, distributors are making the changes needed to improve sustainability.
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Thoughts on Recent Merger Activity
As usual, Lora Cecere, the Supply Chain Shaman, has an interesting take on the latest merger between two food companies, Kraft and Heinz. As she looks at the supply chain effects of the merger, she doesn't see smooth sailing.
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USPS Delivery Enhancements
If you think you've been seeing your favorite mailman more often than usual, you're probably right. The USPS is participating in the ecommerce boom by increasing their delivery services.
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Cloud ERP Change Management
When your ERP moves to the cloud, one challenge you may not expect could be change management for the troops. Training and adoption won't be the same as for a 'traditional' ERP implementation.
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Global Sourcing Integration
Integrating global sourcing with your supply chain execution is a best practice that is often out of reach. There are approaches that can be taken to get you closer to the goal line, though.
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Improve Your Demand Planning
Demand planning is always one of the bigger challenges in the day-to-day operations of the supply chain. Are there any tips on how to make it more accurate?
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Warehouse Automation
Warehouse automation demand is peaking. It looks like ecommerce is having yet another area of significant impact within the supply chain. Robots are part of the automation solution, but other technologies also participate.
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SupplierPay is Working
A government initiative that works? It does happen, and SupplierPay seems to be a good example.
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Mitigate Risk with Metrics
Scorecards have been around supply chains for quite awhile. Do people on the manufacturing floor have access to the metrics they really need, though?
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