It’s possible to create a completely new experience by taking a fresh look at the supply chain at the physical, virtual and organizational level. Blaise Lucey on April 21, 2020 Toilet paper. We never thought about it before. You went to the store, you got it. If you wanted, you could buy it in bulk … Continue reading Coronavirus and the future of the supply chain
Category Archives: Supply Chain
Can Blockchain Save the Supply Chain from COVID-19?
Gigo Joseph — April 20, 2020 As China emerges from the first major wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, its economy is setting an example for the rest of the world. But, industries are hesitant to resume the status quo amid continuing economic fears. Therefore, Chinese officials must do more than remove economic restrictions. They must … Continue reading Can Blockchain Save the Supply Chain from COVID-19?
Why Manufacturing Supply Chains Need Zero Trust
Louis Columbus — September 10, 2019 Follow @louiscolumbus — September 10, 2019 According to the 2019 Verizon Data Breach Investigation Report, manufacturing has been experiencing an increase in financially motivated breaches in the past couple of years, whereby most breaches involve Phishing and the use of stolen credentials. 50% of manufacturers report experiencing a breach … Continue reading Why Manufacturing Supply Chains Need Zero Trust
Where is Supply Chain Optimization Heading by 2020?
Bruce Hakutizwi — August 22, 2019 Follow @BizForSaleUS — August 22, 2019 The concept of supply-chain optimization isn’t new. In fact, some sources trace its roots as far back as 1911, when mechanical engineer Fredrick Taylor — who penned The Principles of Scientific Management — targeted the process improvement of manual loading in his work. … Continue reading Where is Supply Chain Optimization Heading by 2020?
Top Benefits That Automating Procurement Management Offers
Suresh Sambandam — July 14, 2019 — July 14, 2019 Procurement, or the process of purchasing and paying for goods and services an organization needs to carry out its business operations, is an essential component of virtually all businesses. Therefore, the efficiency of the procurement process has the potential to have a big impact on … Continue reading Top Benefits That Automating Procurement Management Offers
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
Native Supply Chain Expands 48%
Native Supply Chain Expands 48% by Joe Mandese @mp_joemandese, March 29, 2018 If it’s doing what it’s supposed to do, the blurry nature of native advertising may be difficult to measure in terms of its absolute scale and volume. One way to put dimensions around it is to look at the number of suppliers providing … Continue reading Native Supply Chain Expands 48%
The Order Hub: Streamlining Your Supply Chain
Daniella Shtemberg — November 13, 2016 — November 13, 2016 Keeping your sales data organized is one of the best ways to make your supply chain processes more efficient. Order hubs provide a portal through which you can compile, view, and edit your sales data. Now that a significant portion of orders—in some businesses, all … Continue reading The Order Hub: Streamlining Your Supply Chain