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The Power of the Network: ERP vs. Spend Management

Logistics Viewpoints

A multi-enterprise supply chain networks (MSCN) is a key technology for improved collaboration across an extended supply chain. MSCN solutions provide supply chain visibility, network-based applications, and network analytics across an extended supply chain. Business Spend Management Solutions are Networked .

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Scenario Modeling Is Now Crucial for Supply Chain Network Design

AIMMS

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed many risks and uncertainties in supply chain networks. Evaluating different scenarios helps you gain much-needed network flexibility in these times of stress and can help you prepare for a resilient future. How are companies leveraging scenario modeling for network design and optimization ?

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Bottom Line: What is the ROI of Supply Chain Network Design Software?

AIMMS

We often get asked what kind of return on investment you should expect to see when using our network design technology. Like others in our peer group, we often find ourselves sharing a range based on results typically seen in the market. Justifying the investment: AIMMS Network Design ROI. ” – Tweet this. Summing up.

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Ocean Network Express Joins NYSHEX Carrier Network

Logistics Manager

Ocean Network Express ( ONE ) has joins a group of innovative carriers who use the New York Shipping Exchange ( NYSHEX ) to offer their customers the ability to enter digital and mutually enforceable contracts. The post Ocean Network Express Joins NYSHEX Carrier Network appeared first on Logistics Manager.

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The Long and Short of Designing a Distribution Network

Logistics Bureau

I’ve noticed a trend in recent years in that when businesses want to check their distribution networks or design a distribution network , they immediately jump into loads and loads of detail. Four Ways to Streamline Your Network Design. I’ve been doing network design for all of 25 years.

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Scenario Modeling Is Now Crucial for Supply Chain Network Design

AIMMS

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed many risks and uncertainties in supply chain networks. Evaluating different scenarios helps you gain much-needed network flexibility in these times of stress and can help you prepare for a resilient future. How are companies leveraging scenario modeling for network design and optimization ?

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From Push-Cart to Cutting-Edge Robotics: China Skips Traditional Warehouse Automation

Logistics Viewpoints

It doesn’t make sense to network a community in that way if you were to start from scratch today. Cellular networks are much more practical and offer much greater flexibility to the end user. Of course, fiber optic land lines offer greater bandwidth. But bandwidth is one dimension.