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A Supply Chain Executive Asks: Is Supply Chain Technology Making a Difference?

Talking Logistics

Kevin O’Meara, Vice President, Integrated Supply Chain at Shaw Industries, posted the following question on Twitter last Friday: “Have the billions of dollars invested in supply chain technology really made a significant difference in the outcomes? For example], we have no lack.

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2021 Supply Chain Technology Trends to Watch

Logistics Viewpoints

There are some young supply chain technologies that are getting a lot of buzz. But how mature are these technologies? There are also promising technologies that we expect will deliver great value. Finally, there are technologies that do generate value that few people have heard of. Do they have a proven ROI?

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2021 Supply Chain Technology Trends to Watch

Logistics Viewpoints

There are some young supply chain technologies that are getting a lot of buzz. But how mature are these technologies? There are also promising technologies that we expect will deliver great value. Finally, there are technologies that do generate value that few people have heard of. Are they worth piloting?

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Supply Chain Technology Integration: Making the New Technology & Legacy Systems’ Marriage Last

GlobalTranz

Your organization should invest in and manage supply chain technology integration, making the most out of your existing technology and new investments these steps. . Do More Than Talk about Collaboration; Work Together on Supply Chain Technology Integration.

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Supply Chain Technology 2019 – Year in Review Part 2

Morai Logistics

Supply chains looked to a number of other technologies to elevate the running of their operations last year. This article by Morai Logistics underscores many of the most significant developments in supply chain technology in 2019. Blockchain remains a technology in need of maturing. Blockchain.

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Supply Chain Technology 2019 – Year in Review Part 1

Morai Logistics

With 2019 almost at an end, and technology having been the focus of so much of it, it’s critical to look back at some of the supply chain technology that defined it. More than ever before the supply chain has become characterized by technology. Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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The Digital Supply Chain Demands the Use of Smart Supply Chain Technologies

GlobalTranz

In addition, these technologies can introduce a new level of visibility and improve overall operations, asserts The Manufacturer magazine. Therefore, supply chain companies need to understand how these smart supply chain technologies can be deployed, how to ensure value in data analyzed and how smart technologies can benefit decision-making.