What is a Smarter Supply Chain?
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by Dan Gilmore, SCDigest, August 26, 2010
A report from IBM that describes the components of a smart supply chain.
According to IBM, there are three main components of a smart supply
chain which include the following:
- Instrumented - pervasive data collection that provide real-time visibility.
- Interconnected - system-to-system integration up and down the supply chain.
- Intelligent - decision-making through advanced analytics and optimization software.
How intelligent is your decision-making process when it comes to investing in inventory?
Read the executive summary or the full article from
SCDigest.
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Customer-Centric Supply Chain Strategies for the "New Normal"
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by Mark Pearson, Logistics Management, August, 2010
When economic indicators begin to stabilize after economic turmoil, the
term, "New Normal," is often applied to describe the new set of
conditions from which to base strategic decisions. Author Mark Pearson,
writing for Logistics Management, provides some opportunities for supply
chain leaders to consider when translating these new economic
conditions into an effective supply chain strategy
Have you aligned your inventory investment with the business cycle?
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The Dollars and Cents of Supply Chain
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by SupplyChainBrain, August 2010
Often in the daily effort to move material through the supply chain, the
financial aspect of the decisions from a supply chain manager are
blurred. Especially for global companies, there are some elements that
should be an important focus.
Do you have the right tool to measure inventory performance?
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Online Webinar: Optimizing the Investment in Inventory
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and servicing customers is more important than ever.
That's why inventory optimization is considered one of
the most valuable tools in the market today. Not only does it
mitigate the complexity of supply chain planning and help your
organization release cash that's tied up in working capital, but it also
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