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Is the “Autonomous Supply Chain” a Pipe Dream?

Logistics Viewpoints

Aera Technology offers a solution they call “Aera Decision Cloud” A key challenge for manufacturers is connecting integrated business planning (IBP) – a longer term plan – to operational planning and execution – what needs to be done in the near term.

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The VF Corporation Invested in Supply Chain Agility Before COVID Made “Agility” the New Buzzword

Logistics Viewpoints

VF Corporation (VFC) is a global apparel, footwear and accessories company headquartered in Denver, Colorado. VF had committed itself to largely selling goods to consumers in the same region they are manufactured in. BOMs are critical for sourcing and manufacturing. COVID adversely affected many multinationals.

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U.S. Olympian Lindsey Vonn and American Rock Band Weezer Set to Headline ICON 2020

BlueYonder

Blue Yonder ICON – May 4-7 in Denver, Colorado – is coming up fast and we continue to announce exciting new event details before we jet to the Rockies! American rock band Weezer will be headlining the ICON 2020 Customer Celebration in Denver! In case you haven’t heard, we officially changed our name from JDA to Blue Yonder !

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Announcing the ICON 2020 Customer Keynote Speakers

BlueYonder

We hope your calendars are marked for ICON 2020 – the Intelligent Supply Chain Conference – May 4-7 in Denver, Colorado. Pactiv is the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of food packaging and foodservice products in North America. You won’t want to miss our distinguished customer keynote speakers! Whittington, Jr.,

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This Week in Logistics News (July 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

two in the Greater Chicago area and one near Denver ? The 3-mile drone flight — delivering an item from NIBCO, which manufactures flow control products — will mark the beginning of Winsupply “consistently delivering a wide range of products” weighing under five pounds from the Winsupply Distribution Center, the company said today.

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Study Shows Two-Thirds of Companies Yet to Execute Digital Transformation in Supply Chain Planning

ToolsGroup

A North American-based survey of nearly 200 supply chain professionals from top CPG, distribution/wholesale, food and beverage, manufacturing, and retail companies found that 58% of respondents are still in the exploring or evaluating phases of digital transformation.

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Announcing the ICON 2020 Customer Keynote Speakers

BlueYonder

We hope your calendars are marked for ICON 2020 – the Intelligent Supply Chain Conference – May 4-7 in Denver, Colorado. Pactiv is the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of food packaging and foodservice products in North America. You won’t want to miss our distinguished customer keynote speakers! Whittington, Jr.,