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10 Steps to a More Secure Global Supply Chain

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Global supply chains are growing more and more complex. Trading partners almost always have wide distances between their locations. Because of these issues, security in the supply chain is becoming more difficult to maintain. From legal managements and other risks with shipping internationally, global shippers need to be equipped and ready for risks to cargo […]

Is Your Supply Chain Protected from Cyber Attacks?

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Over the last couple of years, there have been several incidences of security breaches on media outlets across the nation. From a report of a zombie invasion in a Montana emergency alert to the Twitter account of Burger King reporting being sold to and tweeting as McDonalds, manufacturers and supply chain managers are increasingly more aware […]

Want to Save Money in E-Fulfillment Using Voice?

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Every single day it seems that e-commerce is finding technology to try to keep up with its growth. E-commerce and omni-channel commerce are hot and growing, but the costs for businesses is also on the rise. The cost of fulfillment is a big part of this, and Amazon, along with other companies are looking into […]

Separating Myth From Reality in Supply Chain Operations

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In David Simchi-Levi’s book, “Operations Rules”, he discusses the risks that businesses take by sticking with preconceived notions and timeworn information for decisions about their supply chains. Many businesses struggle with supply chain operations, but few realize that the reason for their problems is really with the myths of operations.

The Key To Success At SAP? – It’s All About Listening

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SAP Chief Customer Value Officer Chakib Bouhdary at the 4th Annual SAP Industry Analyst Base Camp says, “[At SAP] it’s all about listening: listening to our customers, what they want, and listening to your feedback.” SAP believes that customer feedback is vital because these same customers talk to industry analysts, whether it be positive or […]

5 Lessons to Become a Top Supply Chain

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For the 11th consecutive year, Gartner/AMR Research published their rankings of its 2014 Supply Chain Top 25. This consistently brings other supply chains that aren’t ranked to ask themselves, “What does it take to be rated in the Top 25 of Supply Chains and how can we reach it?”

Factories of the Future Fight Manufacturing Woes

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In a survey conducted by IDC Manufacturing Insights, people, their decisions, and how they perform their jobs, are in the center of what are being labeled, “Factories of the Future”. Because of a difficult economy and risks for disruptions in manufacturing, constructing these production plants are in 43% of the respondents’ formal processes.

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