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6 Ways Big Data is enhancing the global supply chain

The Logistics Academy

Of course, capturing the data and then using it to make good decisions are two entirely different things. Descartes Systems Group. “Supply chains are more complex than ever, and with these complexities come many challenges,” says Shannon Vaillancourt, president at RateLinx. Top 20 Supply Chain Managment Sofware Suppliers. 2015 Revenue.

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Lean Manufacturing: Is it Really Worth It? 16 Big Benefits Say, “Yes.”

GlobalTranz

“5S” programs are taught in some business college courses, and the SCOR model is also utilized. The now outmoded MRP scheduling approach too often moves inventory into stock that doesn’t reflect customer needs and cannot efficiently make frequent adjustments to accommodate variations in those needs.