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5 More Transformative Supply Chain Technologies Supply Chains Will Focus on in 2018 to Move to the Next Level

GlobalTranz

Supply chain technology is a difficult, exhilarating topic to cover in detail. Supply chain managers will focus on several key supply chain technology implementations or considerations which will impact consumer spending habits, consumer-business interactions and performance measurement.

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Greater Supply Chain Savings Thanks to Transportation Management

GlobalTranz

The high-revolution has given emerging markets the opportunity to become fully developed, increasing the number of consumers and manufacturers. 3PLs Leverage Technology and Data to Improve Operations. This involves the combination of data capture, analytic and dashboarding tools to make decisions easier.

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What Do Shippers Want? The Right Mix of Technology, Managed Services, and Advice

Talking Logistics

The boxes and labels of yesterday are giving way to a single amorphous category: “Providers of Supply Chain Software and Services.”. I shared that perspective more than a year ago in Putting 3PLs and Software Vendors in a Box. CLX Logistics is not alone in providing clients with a mix of technology, managed services, and advice.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 13 – 19)

Logistics Viewpoints

The companies said the existing healthcare network, including pharmacies, doctors’ offices, hospitals, and other healthcare providers, will need to be activated to achieve herd immunity against the virus. With the third vaccine authorized, these manufacturers are pressing for more companies to be authorized to ship the vaccine.

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A Long Road Ahead for Procurement Professionals Managing Their Supply Chains

ModusLink Corporation

Supply Chain Management In the ever-evolving world of freight and logistics, volatility has become the new normal. Procurement experts face transportation costs, customer demands, and high pressure on global container and air freight rates. But what does that mean for future strategies in procurement ?

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Supply Chain Costs: A Definitive Guide for Manufacturers

ThroughPut

Supply chain costs are defined as costs that constitute a considerable percentage of the total sales price of a product or service. Manufacturers usually define supply chain costs using the total cost of ownership. The total cost of ownership is defined as the combination of the purchase or acquisition price of a good or service.

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Can You Predict Supply Chain Disruptions in an Unpredictable World?

Logility

Technology leapt to the forefront as visibility into the entire supply chain became essential. Prior to the pandemic, efficiency meant just-in-time manufacturing, but disruptions exposed the flaw in this approach. Lessons learned since the pandemic are the key to surviving new challenges.