2006 Purchasing Supply Chain Optimization 
SCMDOJO
JULY 16, 2024
This article explores challenges identified in a research paper by McKinnon (2006) focusing on vehicle utilization and efficiency in the freight industry [1]. Companies may purchase vehicles sized for peak periods, resulting in excess capacity during slow times [1].
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Many were centered around AI, for example, in supplier search, Zip AI now surfaces contracted (preferred) suppliers to help users to more quickly identify optimal suppliers (which may not really be optimal, but likely better than having to inadvertently go maverick and waste precious resources in sourcing, qualification, etc.).
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Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 10, 2018
He fashioned that changing tide into a business plan that has been breaking barriers across supply chain and e-commerce that has left an indelible mark. Retailers are forced to lower prices, optimize their systems and processes, and reduce profit margins in favor of competition; meanwhile, Amazon continues its trek toward dominance.
Planergy
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Vertical Integration: By taking control of different stages of the production or distribution process, businesses can gain supply chain control, reduce costs, increase efficiency, and differentiate their products and services. What is Horizontal Integration? The acquisition proved to be mutually beneficial for both companies.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Internet companies like Amazon led the charge with the introduction of Amazon Web Services (AWS) in 2002, which offered businesses cloud-based storage and computing services, and the launch of Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) in 2006, which allowed users to rent virtual computers to run their own applications. What is a private cloud?
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