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The ‘Great Reset’ is underway

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

While last year’s State of Logistics report highlighted the need to get back in sync, the 2023 version finds logistics operations building long-term resilience in an effort to best serve customers through a variety of distribution channels.

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What’s the Difference Between Logistics and Distribution?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Check out What’s The Difference Between Logistics and Supply Chain Management? What is the difference between Logistics and Distribution? Without consulting a dictionary both Logistics and Distribution suggest imagery involving the movement of goods. Distribution. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Is Apple Supply Chain Really the No. 1? A Case Study

Supply Chain Opz

Supply Chain Planning at Apple Inc is the classic example of New Product Development Process (NPD). Its the integration of R&D, Marketing and various function under supply chain management. Supply chain management is about relationship between trading partners. Number of Key Suppliers.

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The Supply Chain Management Playbook: Your Game Plan for Operational Success

World of Procurement blog

What is Supply Chain Management (SCM) Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the management of the flow of goods, services, information and finances as they move from raw materials to final product, from manufacturer to consumer. Emerging trends are shaping the future of supply chain management.

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Managing product variety: Supply chain segmentation for food and beverage retailers

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

Segmentation is a valuable tool for designing supply chain strategies for unique products, customers and distribution channels.

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The Parallel Supply Chain … A Twilight Zone Strategy?

Supply Chain Game Changer

A Parallel Supply Chain is literally that. A complete duplication of your current Supply Chain. Every source of materials and components, every manufacturing facility, every warehouse and distribution channel, and every logistics mechanism is duplicated.

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Key Trends and Themes for Supply Chain and Logistics in 2024

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Top Logistics Trends in 2024 As businesses seek higher efficiency and resilience, the supply chain trends for this year reflect a resumed focus on digitization, sustainability, and agility. AI-powered optimization AI-powered optimizations change supply chain management, as they find ground in the machine learning and AI rise.