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August 29, 2013

Supply Chain Comment: Optimizing Cost and Service - What Can Supply Chain Visibility Leaders Teach Us?

A Strong Visibility Approach Includes Integrated Processes and Technologies that Close the Loop Between Planning and Execution, from Raw Material to the End Customer

TOPICS : Supply chain visibility

August 28, 2013

Logistics News: Managing Complex DC Systems

Getting It Right the First Time is Key to a Successful System Operation

TOPICS : Distribution

August 27, 2013

Supply Chain By Design: 3D Printing and Robotics - Disrupting the Dominant Supply Chain Model

An IBM White Paper compliments MIT's Chris Caplice's Research that New Technologies Will Disrupt the Dominant Supply Chain Design

TOPICS : Supply Chain Experts | Supply Chain Trends

August 21, 2013

Logistics News: Outdated Software Increases Risk of Catastrophic System Failure

Understanding Who Is Responsible for Maintaining System Operational Integrity

TOPICS : Distribution | Supply chain and the IT function/technology


August 13, 2013

Supply Chain by Design: Future Supply Chain- Airships and the Physical Internet

Could Airships Help Make the Physical Internet Possible Or, at Least Change Logistics?

TOPICS : Logistics | Supply chain and the IT function/technology

August 07, 2013

Logistics News: Rapidly Changing Logistics Requirements Drive Higher Levels of DC Automation

Satisfying the Need for Operational Flexibility & Agility

TOPICS : Distribution | Logistics

August 01, 2013

Supply Chain Comment: Monitor Transportation Performance to Ensure On-Time Profits (and Deliveries)

The Importance and the Role Transportation Performance Plays in Mitigating Retail Margin Risk

TOPICS : Retail industry supply chain | Supply chain risk | Transportation

July 31, 2013

Logistics News: Improving Core DC Operations Yields Long-Term Performance Benefits

A Comprehensive Improvement Strategy Applied To Core Operations Will Reduce System Losses

TOPICS : Distribution

July 30, 2013

Supply Chain By Design: Avoiding Capital Investments - A Hidden Benefit of Network Design

People Expect to Find Savings when Doing a Network Design Study, Often Overlooking the Value of Delaying Capital Investments

TOPICS : Network design/optimization