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Collaboration vs. Cooperation in Supply Chain Management

Talking Logistics

In an April 2015 Harvard Business Review article titled “There’s a Difference Between Cooperation and Collaboration,” Ron Ashkenas writes, “Having worked with hundreds of managers over the years, I’ve seen that very few admit to being poor collaborators, mostly because they mistake their cooperativeness for being collaborative.”

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Bringing Together Supply Chain and Logistics Collaboration with Business Networks

Talking Logistics

As the authors of a July 2021 Boston Consulting Group article state, Read more The post Bringing Together Supply Chain and Logistics Collaboration with Business Networks appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. One of the key lessons learned is the importance of creating a resilient supply chain.

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FOSC: Collaboration drives last-mile success

The Logistics of Logistics

FOSC: Collaboration drives last-mile success. Original Article: FOSC: Collaboration drives last-mile success. Collaboration. I do believe … that the next generation is about collaboration,” she said. Original Article: FOSC: Collaboration drives last-mile success. Can they be stopped? Need a warehouse?

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Frictionless Logistics: It’s the Collaboration, Stupid with Ketan Karkanis

The Logistics of Logistics

Frictionless Logistics: It’s the Collaboration, Stupid with Ketan Karkhanis. Ketan Karkhanis and Joe Lynch discuss logistics collaboration and the friction that limits productivity for shippers, 3PLs, brokers, and trucking companies. Key Takeaways – Frictionless Logistics: It’s the Collaboration, Stupid . About Turvo.

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Top 5 Supply Chain Processes That Need Better Collaboration Right Now

A lack of collaboration is one of the leading causes of supply chain headaches. GEP offers 5 remedies to ease your pain. Download this guide for must-have tools and processes for better supplier interactions.

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The Power of Purchase Order Collaboration: A Game-Changer in Managing Direct Spend

Logistics Viewpoints

It is crucial for organizations to understand the importance of Purchase Order collaboration to effectively manage their direct spend, optimize operations, and mitigate risks. Criticality of PO Collaboration for Direct Spend Management PO collaboration plays a pivotal role in managing direct spend efficiently.

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Supercharging Supplier Collaboration Through a Digitally Connected Ecosystem

Supply Chain Brain

Effective supplier collaboration is a key requirement for increasing maturity of supply chain operations.

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Leveraging Data Analytics to Build a Truly Connected and Collaborative Supply Chain

This GEP-sponsored report will show you how to leverage data for a collaborative supply chain that delivers results and how to future-proof supply chain management strategies. The C-suite is laser-focused on supply chain performance.

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Supply Chain Digital Transformation Guide 2022

Whether you're focused on supply chain planning or logistics and distribution, digital supply chains ensure transparency, communication, collaboration, flexibility, and responsiveness — factors vital to each part of this booming industry. Don't let your supply chain become a thing of the past; download this guide to embrace the future!

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Five Best Practices for Balancing Costs, Risks, and Sustainability

This GEP paper provides impactful tips on how to develop a strategic procurement approach that focuses on collaboration, innovation, and sustainability.

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Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability

You'll also find out how the transformative power of synergies and collaborative innovations in product development can help companies cut down costs significantly. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.

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4 Critical Steps to Build into Your Digital Logistics Strategy

Up your logistics game by empowering your supply chain with AI-powered analytics, real-time collaboration, IoT-enabled track and trace, and cognitive decision-making to achieve digital logistics success. Build your strategy around these 4 critical steps.

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Gartner Report: Everything You Need to Know About Supply Chain Control Towers

According to Gartner, "Advanced control towers now provide real-time visibility, collaboration, and AI capabilities to move beyond decision support to decision making, and even a degree of autonomous control.".

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The New Tech Toolbelt: Digital Twins, IoT, Cobots, & More

Speaker: Cory Skinner, Founder and CEO of FactR

In this webinar, Cory Skinner, Founder and CEO of FactR, will break down all of these new, innovative technologies and strategies that you can implement to mitigate historic challenges - and even teach you what NOT to do along the way!

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8 Supply Chain Technology Trends for 2022 and Beyond

Supply chain visibility, collaboration, and orchestration are now the top priority for executives. Manufacturing leaders who built resilient supply chains were successful in 2021, despite the many supply and demand fluctuations.