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[INFOGRAPHIC] The Evolution and History of Supply Chain Management

GlobalTranz

History of Supply Chain Management. Over the last 100 plus years of the history of supply chain management has evolved from an initial focus on improving relatively simple, but very labor-intensive processes to the present day engineering and managing of extraordinarily complex global networks.

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RFID in the Supply Chain: Fizzling Technology or the Future of Effective SCM?

GlobalTranz

In 2003, Walmart announced that all of its suppliers would need to have Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags on all pallets and cases by 2006. Historically, the cost of RFID implementation and difficulty to utilize RFID in conjunction with other supply chain systems has hindered mass adoption by supply chain managers.

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DHL supports boohoo’s US expansion

Logistics Business Magazine

DHL Supply Chain , part of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has been chosen by boohoo group plc to manage its first-ever US distribution centre. DHL Supply Chain will provide boohoo, which generates annual sales of over $2.4bn, with best-in-class warehousing solutions to enable the company’s expected growth in the US market.

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The Zara’s logistics process

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

Companies need to be always aware of new trends and ready to meet what the market demands at the right time, given the importance of the sector. In return, they receive all the technological, financial and logistical support necessary to meet the required deadlines and quality targets. Emerald, 2006. Distribution 4.

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Automatic Replenishment: Everything You Need to Know

Conger

This means that they can meet customer demand without delays or backorders. Increased Efficiency: Automated replenishment streamlines the supply chain process, reducing the need for manual labor , paper-based tracking, and other time-consuming activities. And fewer delays mean happier customers, which means more sales.

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Private Fleets or Outsourced Logistics? Which is Better?

Trinity Logistics

On the one hand, you can retain complete control over your supply chain by operating a private fleet. Current trends point to the shortage growing to over 160,000 drivers by 2028. By choosing not to outsource your transportation, you’ll have complete control over your supply chain.

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Where Do We Go From Here? Taking a Look at the 2016 State of Logistics Report

GlobalTranz

As a result, more logistics operations will be more carefully monitoring their expenditures in the coming months to further the trend. GDP has changed since 2006. Yet, actual investments into IT could easily exceed these predictions as newer technologies are developed and deployed throughout the supply chain.