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MANUFACTURING
Lean is Simple - So Why Is It So Hard?
Changes from Batch Thinking are Hard to Navigate, but Lack of Lean Leadership is Top Obstacle, Expert Says
SUPPLY CHAIN TRENDS AND ISSUES
Impact of Driverless Trucks on Supply Chain Networks - and Drivers
Dr. Michael Watson of Northwestern University with Some Provacative Insights
DISTRIBUTION AND MATERIAL HANDLING FOCUS
Sorting It Out : Product Sequencing - The "Smart" Way to Build Mixed SKU Pallet Loads
Technology Takes the Guess Work out of Building Mixed SKU Pallets
GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN
Supply Chain Traceability is an Increasingly Important Element of Supply Chain Visibility, Gartner Says
Trends Driving Need, but Existing Solutions Lack Maturity, Gartner Says
RFID AND AUTO ID FOCUS
''RFID Don't Lie'' Says Retailer Lululemon
Item-level RFID Provides Consumers with Highly Accurate Store Inventory Levels, Greatly Improves Buy On-Line, Pick Up In-Store Success
SOURCING AND PROCUREMENT FOCUS
Cognitive Procurement Systems Advancing
A Close Cousin of Artificual Intelligence, Cognitive System Now Adressing Spend Management, Risk Mitigation and More
TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT FOCUS
Tough Q4 and Full Year 2016 for Truckload Carriers
Weak Finish to a Tough Year for Carriers, as Shippers Saw Very Weak Rate Environment, but Things May be Changing
GREEN SUPPLY CHAIN
Blockchain Technology Increasingly Seen as Important Tool in Green Supply Chain, Social Responsibility Practices
Walmart Hopes to Improve Foods Recall Processes, Identify Food Supply Chain Issues Sooner Using the Technology; Less Clear if Can Help Companies ID Suppliers Violating Rules for Vendors
 
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