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Nutanix and Hardis Team Up on Supply Chain Transformation

IoT World Today

The concept of supply chain transformation may be in vogue, but, in many cases, it’s a necessity. In addition, trade wars are disrupting traditional supply chain routes, while many trucking and warehousing operations struggle to recruit talent. . Hardis took a very pragmatic approach.

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1 in 5 equipped to handle SC disruptions

Logistics Business Magazine

Investing in supply chains now is critical for organisations to be prepared to meet future demands, cites the report. There are numerous building blocks that need to come together to create a future-ready supply chain network and provide differentiated offerings that customers are looking for.

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Sourcing Strategy: Effective vs Efficient with Ron Crabtree

The Logistics of Logistics

Sourcing Strategy: Effective vs Efficient with Ron Crabtree. Joe Lynch and Ron Crabtree discuss sourcing strategy: effective vs efficient. When developing a sourcing strategy, the focus can be effectiveness (gaining desired results) or on efficiency (reducing cost, labor, and resources used). About Ron Crabtree.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 11-15, 2018)

Talking Logistics

The bottom line is that digital supply chain transformation is not enough; companies also have to transform their physical supply chain networks (and their approach to talent management ) to adequately meet the more demanding challenges and opportunities before them. No small talk. No give and take.

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The Role of Data Analytics in Supply Chain Management

3PL Links

Data processing also becomes a difficult factor as the supply chain transforms into a global information highway that integrates multinational corporations. This is why even though many businesses have effective, quick, and modern processes, only human ability will make them useful as a strategy. as a definition of value.

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Top 25 Supply Chains of 2018

Material Handling and Logistics

According to Gartner, the only area where the company is investing more than supply chain is in developing 3D printing technology. In any event, the company is investing in blockchain technology to improve product traceability throughout its coffee supply chain. Printer-friendly version. Colgate-Palmolive. Media Type.

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[Infographic] The State of Supply Chains: The Supply Chain Has Gone Digital

GlobalTranz

Meanwhile, 70 percent have also started processes to implement digital supply chain technologies throughout their companies. Unfortunately, many supply chain entities continue to hope for a better tomorrow. Technology will only delivery […] if it’s implemented with strategy and operations that adhere to best practices.”.