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History and Evolution of Supply Chain and Logistics

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In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. and J-P Rodrigue (2004)).

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Enhancing Logistical Efficiency: Strategies for Improvement

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To optimize operations, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact, a multifaceted approach is required. This article explores key strategies for enhancing logistical efficiency and thus improving profitability and reducing cost. Logistics KPI Dashboard is an essential tool for Logistics & Supply Chain Managers.

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Will your supply chain lead in the next decade?

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Yesterday was the first day of Gartner’s Supply Chain Executive Summit. The conference theme is “supply chain will lead in the next decade.” Because of supply chain’s far reaching effects, Gartner is challenging supply chain leaders to drive transformation throughout their organizations.

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Do today’s GenAI initiatives suffer from “Spreadsheet Envy?”

Procurement Insights

To which I received the following answer: “As of recent surveys, around 70-80% of businesses still use spreadsheets in some capacity for tasks like budgeting, data analysis, and project management. In hindsight, Microsoft’s June 2004 play for SAP makes even more sense now, than it did back then.

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The Big Interview with Ana Maria Velica

Procurement Heads

When did your interest in procurement and supply chain begin? It was back in 2004 in Romania – I am Romanian – and at the time I was working as a Marketing Assistant at British American Tobacco. How did you engineer your career path to the point you are now at as Head of Supply Chain? Why is that?

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The Road Ahead: Navigating Procurement Challenges with an Automotive Industry Expert

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In this blog, Arkestro sat down with Jeoff Burris, the Founder and Principal of Advanced Purchasing Dynamics and Procure-Force solution team member, to get his thoughts on hot button topics such as: supply chain disruptions, quote fatigue, managing costs, and more – that are top of mind for automotive procurement teams.

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7 Trending Business Practices Disrupting Procurement!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Days and years went by, and eventually, the ’93 Ford Escort was living in the hybrid-dominated world of the year 2004. Time and technology had progressed, and there were a plethora of better alternatives on the market in 2004. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Source: Accenture 2013.