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Optimizing Supply Chain Transparency with Digital Product Passports

Logistics Viewpoints

These passports document all aspects of the life cycle – from the sourcing of raw materials to final disposal or recycling. Consumers are also requiring increased visibility into how products are produced, transported and retired. Having a well-documented DPP also makes it easier to report to regulators and stakeholders.

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3 Core Metrics & 10 Soft Metrics for Measuring Supply Chain Performance

GlobalTranz

Sure, supply chain cost reduction is important in reducing the cost of goods sold (COGS) and increasing profit, but there are other measurements which should not be forgotten. 3 Key Metrics for Measuring Supply Chain Performance Beyond Cost Reduction. 10 Soft Metric Considerations in Measuring Supply Chain Performance.

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The State of Supply Chain Trends Part II: AI, Procurement, & the New Lean

GlobalTranz

From artificial intelligence to refocusing on procurement, the state of supply chain continued to explode throughout 2016, and you need to understand why. A 2016 Accenture survey, reports RF Gen , explained how more companies are taking advantage of AI benefits through linked supply chains. The State of Supply Chain 2016 Trends.

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Using data and AI to improve manufacturing

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

It is estimated by McKinsey that 40% of the potential value that could be created from analytics comes using ML techniques, However, many business leaders are unsure where to apply ML to reap the greatest rewards. Procurement ML can help procurement teams be more efficient by alerting them to potential supplier problems.

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How VR, 3D Printing & Predictive Analytics in the IOT are Currently Powering the Manufacturing Industry

GlobalTranz

So, let’s take a look at how our predictions for the first four manufacturing technology trends (Predictive analytics, 3D Printing, and VR) to watch for in 2016 stacked up. Predictive Analytics Became Commonplace to Manufacturing. Connected Products Are Increasing in Number.

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Top 5 Trends to Know to Compete with Amazon’s Supply Chain

GlobalTranz

Amazon’s purchase of Kiva Robots changed the landscape of robotics in the supply chain. Technology Will Reshape Procurement Practices. Better procurement practices translate into better overall sales, but the role of procurement in driving sales’ statistics will change throughout 2017. Robotics Will Grow More Versatile.

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Dealing With The Supply Chain Gloppy Mess

Supply Chain Shaman

Demand latency is the time from channel purchase to order receipt.) In today’s IT architectures there is no place to put and use market signals–Internet of Things logistics signals, weather data, consumption data, rating and review insights, traffic patterns, and unstructured data. Rising Complexity. What To Do?