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RPA – The Key to an Automated, Streamlined and Cost Effective Supply Chain Management

Mitul Makadia — May 15, 2019 Follow @mitulmakadia — May 15, 2019 Over the decades, enterprises have invested time, money and multiple other resources in building their supply chain infrastructures and processes. Even though the majority of stakeholders ranging from manufacturers, retailers to logistics providers have adopted some type of SCM system, the key challenge … Continue reading RPA – The Key to an Automated, Streamlined and Cost Effective Supply Chain Management

Can AI Fix Inefficiencies in the Supply Chain? [Infographic]

Brian Wallace — April 17, 2019 Follow @nowsourcing — April 17, 2019 Leading the way for customer experience in shipping is Amazon with some of the fastest and most reliable shipping options. Yet three out of four consumers say they would choose another retailer over Amazon if better shipping options were offered, while 90% of … Continue reading Can AI Fix Inefficiencies in the Supply Chain? [Infographic]

Achieving Supply Chain Visibility to Compete in the Age of Amazon

Alexander Rinke — June 1, 2018 — June 1, 2018 From humble beginnings as an online bookseller, Amazon has become a household name and the most influential force in retail. The company has scaled rapidly and shifted consumer expectations toward an ‘on-demand’ economy. Now, with a few clicks, consumers want to know all the options … Continue reading Achieving Supply Chain Visibility to Compete in the Age of Amazon

‘Big Business’ Advantages For Small And Midsize Business Supply Chains

Shelly Dutton — January 8, 2017 — January 8, 2017 In small and midsize businesses, supply chains can sometimes be more daunting than their much-larger rivals’. The challenges may be the same; but when every customer counts, there is little room for delayed product shipments, lost material orders, and low-quality supplies. Access to high-quality resources … Continue reading ‘Big Business’ Advantages For Small And Midsize Business Supply Chains

Digital demand and supply: The psychology of self-development for digital careers

Are your job skills keeping pace with today’s rapidly evolving digital culture? Columnist Jim Yu discusses ways to get up to speed and boost your career in the digital world. Jim Yu on October 21, 2016   The digital talent war continues as demand for data-driven marketing professionals soars to new heights. Wired announced the … Continue reading Digital demand and supply: The psychology of self-development for digital careers

What is a Supply Chain? How Can It Be Improved?

by Corey CarpinelliSeptember 28, 2016 If you’re involved in any kind of B2B transactions on a regular basis you’ve probably heard the term supply chain. You’re probably also familiar with some of the ideas that underly supply chain management. In an age of increasing automation, integration, and cross-company communication, you should establish an effective strategy … Continue reading What is a Supply Chain? How Can It Be Improved?