March, 2012

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The Truth about Electronic Supply Chains (part 1/2)

SCM Research

'For a long time, SCM students were told that a supply chain “must ultimately be measured by its responsiveness to customers” and that a supply chain starts with raw materials and ends with a final product. But this is only half the truth. Indeed, a supply chain ends with waste and, thus, a supply chain must ultimately be understood as a closed-loop system.

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The CFO and the Supply Chain

Logility

CFOs strongly believe good supply chain performance is vital to financial success and studies have shown a majority of CFOs believe the supply chain is directly linked to their ability to meet corporate objectives. For these reasons, the supply chain is a natural focus for CFOs. It determines how cash will flow through the business and where capital will be invested to fuel the company.

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Fuel costs are on the rise ? what's the impact for your supply chain?

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Refresh Your Supply Chain – Have a Coke and a Smile

Supply Chain Network

'Coca-Cola is a globally recognized brand, and the company consistently delivers its products. Their scale is huge and the territories they cover vary from congested urban settings to remote rural areas. Clearly, this company knows a thing or two about supply chain management. Not only do they respond to the times and maintain flexibility in their operations, they also work toward recyclable packaging and water sustainability.

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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Supply Chain Management:Bricks and Clicks - The New Business.

Infosys Supply Chain Management

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The Truth about Electronic Supply Chains (part 2/2)

SCM Research

'This video shows where the e-waste goes. ( part 1/2 ).

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Three Rules of Inventory

Logility

Bryan Ball, vice president and principal analyst, supply chain management, Aberdeen Group, has outlined three rules to follow in his latest report, “ Inventory Optimization - Impact of a Multi-Echelon Approach.” Rule 1: Always have enough. Rule 2: Never have too much. Rule 3: Never let Rule 2 overrule Rule 1. Inventory optimization's business mission is to right-size an organization's inventory investment to meet a given service target.

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Examining the role of China in the supply chain - Value Unchained

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RILA and Auburn University Release Third Annual State of the Retail Supply Chain Report

Supply Chain Network

'The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) in partnership with Auburn University and with sponsorship from Accenture, released the third annual State of The Retail Supply Chain Report today. The report findings reveal a heightened urgency by retailers and supply chain management (SCM) executives to shift from cost cutting to growth. The report also places emphasis on multichannel retailing and explores how retailers are working to meet the increased consumer demand for continual access to p

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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Supply Chain Management:Infosys team at Pulse 2012 - Day 1

Infosys Supply Chain Management

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Who said supply chains are boring?: Infographic: The History of the.

Supply Chains Rock

'Who said supply chains are boring? Whenever I tell a friend, colleague or family member about my job as soon as the words "supply chain" are muttered I immediately see glassy eyes followed by a yawn or two. Little do they realize that every time they discard or recycle a carton of milk they are completing the end of the supply chain cycle. Without supply chains consumers would be stuck using products that they had to make or grow with their own two hands.

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The Science of Operations and Supply Chain Management

SCM Research

'The Journal of Operations Management has now published two interesting articles about the science of operations and supply chain management. These two articles are intertwined and they were written by Singhal and Singhal (2012). The first article is titled Imperatives of the science of operations and supply-chain management and discusses two opportunities for pursuing radical innovations.

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Three Rules of Inventory

Logility

Bryan Ball, vice president and principal analyst, supply chain management, Aberdeen Group, has outlined three rules to follow in his latest report, “ Inventory Optimization - Impact of a Multi-Echelon Approach.” Rule 1: Always have enough. Rule 2: Never have too much. Rule 3: Never let Rule 2 overrule Rule 1. Inventory optimization's business mission is to right-size an organization's inventory investment to meet a given service target.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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Irish Supply Chain Conference - Value Unchained - ModusLink

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IBM Beefing Up for Matrix Commerce in 2012

Supply Chain Network

'In the past two months, IBM has made three strategic moves that bolster its SmarterCommerce portfolio. Acquisitions of Emptoris and Demandtec expanded sourcing and pricing portfolios while the new version of IBM ILOG LogicNet Plus XE further enhances supply chain network capabilities. These actions move IBM closer to achieving the technology requirements to support matrix commerce.

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Supply Chain Management:Challenges Faced By E-Retailers in India

Infosys Supply Chain Management

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What does the future hold for brick and mortar stores? - Infosys Blogs

Infosys Supply Chain Management

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4 Ways To Drive Supply Chain Excellence in the Food Industry

The Supplier Relationship Management Playbook is your guide to building effective supplier partnerships that drive supply chain excellence. This playbook equips supply chain professionals with strategies for managing compliance, tracking performance, and fostering collaboration to reduce supply chain risks. Inside, you’ll find: Strategies for Compliance: Best practices to help meet regulatory standards.

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Day 3 (Last Day) - Infosys Blogs

Infosys Supply Chain Management

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Supply Chain Management:Infosys team at Pulse 2012 - Day 2

Infosys Supply Chain Management

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Supply Chain Management:Infosys team at Pulse 2012 - Day 0

Infosys Supply Chain Management

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Supply Chain Management:Flying Robots in a Warehouse?

Infosys Supply Chain Management

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Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes

Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski

Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea

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Supply Chain Management:Leveraging Social Media for Improving.

Infosys Supply Chain Management

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Supply Chain Management:Preventing Failed Deliveries.

Infosys Supply Chain Management

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Amazon buys army of robots

Supply Chain Network

'From CNN: “Amazon is buying Kiva Systems, a manufacturer of bright orange robots that scuttle around warehouses filling orders, for $775 million. The all-cash deal, which is expected to close in the second quarter, will be Amazon’s (AMZN, Fortune 500) biggest acquisition since its purchase of Zappos in 2009. Kiva, which was founded in 2002, makes robots that scoot around warehouse floors and pick up items from shelves to help fulfill customer orders.

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Improving IT & online marketing integration - Value Unchained

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The 25 Types of Innovation Dominating R&D Today

Innovation varies widely across sectors and organizations, creating value in diverse forms. Understanding different types is crucial for R&D teams to foster creativity and uncover missed opportunities. This guide explores 25 key types of innovation in management frameworks.

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New Forum to create "gold standard" for device renewal

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