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New Supply Chain Technology: The Real Cost of Inaction

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In this blog, Greg discusses the real cost of inaction when you dont adopt new supply chain technology. New Supply Chain Technology: The Real Cost of Inaction. Ignoring the potential of new supply chain technology to improve your business operations is like keeping your head in the sand.

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Supply Chain Analytics: A Continued & Renewed Focus on Using Data for Improvement

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As the supply chain grows increasingly focused on meeting the demands of an increasingly data-driven and customizable world for consumers and business to business partners, the need for continual improvement and better visibility will continue to drive analysis of available supply chain analytics.

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The Rise of Logistics Technology in E-Commerce

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For example, Nutrisystem uses a 150 unique SKU system to reduce overhead and ensure orders are sent out as soon as possible, reports Inbound Logistics. Furthermore, connected systems enable automated order tracking and real-time analysis of all systems at any time, which reduces unnecessary delays and errors during fulfillment.

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Supply Chain Artificial Intelligence Offers Wisdom to Supply Chain Management

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One of the most notable examples remains the creation of Watson, the supercomputer controlled artificial intelligence that defeated Jeopardy! Yet, Watson’s abilities did not make much of an impact on supply chain. This is a combination of parallel computation, big data , and analysis of algorithms.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Supply Chain Mobility & How it is Creating More Efficient Manufacturing Productivity

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Preliminary analysis of smartphone sales in the US indicate more than 120 million smartphones will be purchased, sold, or traded in 2016. Additionally, the next generation of wireless network technologies, otherwise known as 5G technology, is expected to start entering the market in 2016.

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Mobile Technology in Transportation Management & The Future Impact on the Supply Chain

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However, mobile technology is not new to the transportation world. Examples of how this technology can improve operations include: Capture of the consignee signature at point of delivery. Codify and standardize communications to enable reporting and analysis. Scan product off the vehicle to eliminate delivery failures.

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The Rise of the Digital Supply Chain Begets 5 Huge Benefits

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This is a model example of why the physical and digital supply chain must merge. The use of paper in modern business and the supply chain is tantamount to inefficiencies. Let's take a look at why this is important and what it means for the future of the supply chain. Recall the opening example.