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Chatting With Your Supply Chain Software

Talking Logistics

Way back in 2013, in a post titled “Siri Comes to Enterprise Apps,” I wrote the following: Instead of manually executing tasks with a mouse or touch screen, why not speak them? We already see this in the consumer realm with smartphones, and in the warehouse too with voice picking technologies. It’s only a question.

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Schneider Electric’s Supply Chain Design Journey

Logistics Viewpoints

Schneider Electric has been working to simplify its supply chain over the last few years. This French public multinational was selected as having the best global supply chain by a leading analyst firm. Schneider Electric’s supply chain operation is of great interest to other practitioners.

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The State of Supply Chain and Logistics Innovation

Talking Logistics

What is supply chain innovation? In a 2013 white paper, the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics defined supply chain innovation as “the combining and application of a mix of inventions, existing processes, and technologies in a new way that achieves a desirable change in cost, quality, cash and/or service.”

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Editor’s Choice: 4 Factors to Determine if Self-Distribution is a Viable Alternative for your Health System

Logistics Viewpoints

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Self-distribution is an increasingly popular option for healthcare systems to consider when deciding how to manage their supply chain.

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Digital Supply Chains Require People, Processes, and Technology

Enterra Insights

It took years of wandering for the supply chain to end up in the morass in which it currently finds itself. Although portions of the supply chain are functioning well, many consultants believe a true transformation is needed in order to make the global supply chain more resilient.

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Top 6 Retail Trends & Supply Chain Planning Challenges in 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

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Top 15 Logistics Stories of 2022

Logistics Viewpoints

In early November, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article looking at the top supply chain trends for 2023 and beyond. So, I want to take this opportunity to reflect on the top 15 most popular logistics stories from 2022 and see what our readers found to be the most interesting. Top Five Transportation Trends ; Chris Cunnane.