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Schneider Electric’s Supply Chain Design Journey

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Schneider Electric has been working to simplify its supply chain over the last few years. This French public multinational was selected as having the best global supply chain by a leading analyst firm. Schneider Electric’s supply chain operation is of great interest to other practitioners.

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Ethical Considerations in Supply Chain Compliance

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The modern supply chain is a complex network of suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and customers, all interconnected and reliant on a shared ecosystem of trust and accountability. As industries evolve and global markets expand, ethical considerations have become central to supply chain compliance.

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Lenovo Excels in Supply Chain Planning with a Hybrid Approach

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Jack Fiedler, the vice president for digital transformation of the global supply chain at Lenovo Lenovo is ranked tenth by one leading analyst firm among a list of global companies with exceptional supply chains. Jack Fiedler : We’re unique in the technology industry. That has worked out well for us.

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Supplier Onboarding is Core to a Digital Supply Chain Transformation

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When you talk to companies that have implemented enterprise or supply chain applications, executives will usually admit that they have under-invested in training and preparing users to use the new technology. Molex implemented a multi-enterprise supply chain network platform from SAP called SAP Business Network.

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3 Essential Supply Chain Tools to Combat Inflation

But investing in supply chain and procurement technology will help manage inflationary pressures better. Here are 3 tools that GEP recommends for your company to use. As inflation and geopolitical instability worsen, many companies are going slow on investments.

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Fleet Management 2.0: The Rise of Connected Vehicles in Global Supply Chains

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Enhanced Efficiency Through Real-Time Data Connected vehicle technology drives efficiency improvements across route planning, driver safety, maintenance, and fuel management. Together, these capabilities show how connected fleet technology supports precise, cost-effective fleet management.

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Amazon and the Shift to AI-Driven Supply Chain Planning

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Supply chain disruptions have become a persistent operational risk. Traditional supply chain planning, which relies on historical data and reactive adjustments, is no longer adequate for managing these challenges. Amazon is a leader in AI-driven supply chain management.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle.

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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends?

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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The Transformative Role of Supply-Chain Leaders in Today’s Business

A new survey shows 55% of enterprises anticipate a major supply chain disruption to strike any time. With disruptions looming, procurement and supply chain managers are stepping up their game. What new tools and strategies can help? No wonder, resilience is a top priority today. And guess what?

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Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020

Are You Betting on the Right Tools to Succeed in 2021? Find out what's essential to supply chain excellence. Research insights on new technologies. Read the latest insights on AI, IoT, network design, machine learning, prescriptive analytics and other hot technologies. What’s inside? Vendors you can work with.

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Implementing Supply Chain Network Design

That’s what Supply Chain Network Design is all about. Traditionally, supply chain network design has been done on a one-off or project basis. Analysts who are moving from spreadsheets to more advanced modeling tools. Companies want to maximize service levels, but they also want to cut costs.

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Top 5 Supply Chain Processes That Need Better Collaboration Right Now

A lack of collaboration is one of the leading causes of supply chain headaches. Download this guide for must-have tools and processes for better supplier interactions. GEP offers 5 remedies to ease your pain.

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New Research: The State of Supply Chain Network Design in 2022

This report explores how the state of supply chain network design has changed – including how the tools, maturity models, and market demands are transforming the network design practice. This report is useful if you are interested in: Exploring new network design insights and capabilities. Industry benchmarks.