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Building Value Networks. Stopping the Backward Slide.

Supply Chain Shaman

IBM purchased Sterling Commerce. GXS purchased Inovis, OpenText purchased GXS, Descartes Systems Group purchased numerous assets to form the GLN (Global Logistics Network), and TrueCommerce purchased Datalliance. All solutions, irrespective of capabilities, call themselves a network. It is a messy market.

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Using data and AI to improve manufacturing

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Key enablers of AI that are now economically viable to use are: smart sensors; the Internet of Things which can manage a large amount of data from all aspects of production; cloud computing which enables internet connections to store, access, and process data. This also improves asset reliability and lifetime.

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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. The move to agile supply chain management inherently required more data sources than traditional supply chains, reports GT Nexus. The State of Supply Chain 2016 Trends.

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6 Ways AI Drives Inventory Delivery for Retail Supply Chains

ThroughPut

Below is a detailed view of each of the mentioned challenges: Last-Mile Delivery The last mile of delivery involves transporting goods from a distribution centre to the final customer and is often the most challenging and costly part of the delivery process. What are the Benefits of AI in Retail Inventory Management?

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Fueling Success: Career in Supply Chain Guide

SCMDOJO

We enable them by providing high-quality supply chain on-demand courses, guides, best practices, tools, and mentoring from industry experts. We have Courses like S&OP deployment, Supply Chain Digitalization , , and Negotiation in Procurement.

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How to Manage Supply Chains as a Manufacturer with Automation and AI

Locus Robotics

Manufacturers can start by identifying which supply chain processes can be enhanced by automation, researching AI and software tools to find the best fit for their use cases, and developing a digital transformation plan that keeps them on track to keep up with the future of manufacturing.

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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.