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Value Chain Planning and Decision Making in Times of Disruption (Part 2)

DELMIA Quintiq

Part 2 in the series explores the “analytical scenario exercise” and how decisions based on certain scenarios heavily impact each aspect of the value chain. Ultimately, what KPIs, as metrics and indicators derived from the set of plans are taken into account and prepared for each scenario. Technology for Effective Planning.

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2018: What Will It Look Like?

Supply Chain Insights

Consultants and technology leaders are rebranding under a “digital umbrella” without clear definition. Confluence of Technologies. Here are my predictions for 2018: Supply Chain Excellence as We Know It Is Redefined. Supply chain excellence definitions evolve as companies explore the Art of the Possible.

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Infor’s Acquistion of GT Nexus: If I Had a Magic Wand

Supply Chain Shaman

As an analyst, when technology providers acquire and divest companies, I get invited to pre-announcement conferences. In these sessions, the technology providers share their rational for the investment and invite questions. Infor–a market consolidator of enterprise software–currently has revenues of $2.8

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Tips for Retailers (And All Shippers) to Overcome the Amazon Effect

GlobalTranz

There is no doubt, that the retail landscape is increasingly looking like an online one as traditional brick-and-mortar retailers, such as Toys R Us, Foot Locker, and Best Buy mobile shutter hundreds of stores unable to keep up with the changing customer that wants fast, free delivery all with just a click of a button. trillion, a 3.8

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No Easter Bunny?

Supply Chain Shaman

Analytical innovation and digital transformation drove step-change capabilities within the office and marketing. Momentum to Invest in Traditional Technologies. The CIO budget is hamstrung with system upgrades and software license payments. As a result, many companies are struggling. Leadership teams are uncomfortable.

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How Automotive Companies Are Transforming Their Supply Chains, Part 2

BlueYonder

The visibility will include not just the short-term purchase order or ASN-level visibility, but also the tactical kind of forecast collaboration with the suppliers. Salim: It’s important to note that it takes more than just enabling technology to be successful. The last success factor is data.

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Digital Process Optimization: Revolutionizing Efficiency in Business

Elementum

By integrating technologies such as AI and machine learning right from the start, DPO not only solves complex operational challenges but also drives significant growth. Advances in technology drive the automation and continuous improvement of business workflows.