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How TMS Supports Contactless Supply Chain Initiatives

Supply Chain Collaborator

Like most transformative innovations in supply chain automation, the end state – in this case, a completely touchless supply chain – is an aspirational goal. And while technology is already being leveraged toward achieving the goal of contactless supply chain, it is an incremental process.

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Nucleus Digital Supply Chain Hub Advances Contactless Supply Chain Efforts

Supply Chain Collaborator

An “earthquake in supply and demand” is how the Wall Street Journal’s Logistics Report characterizes the effects of COVID-19 on supply chain management. In an article published today, WSJ lays out the compelling case for accelerated investment into supply chain automation and digitization.

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Supply Chain Automation: Optimizing Cashflow in the Age of Uncertainty

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Supply Chain Automation: Optimizing Cashflow in the Age of Uncertainty It is said that in times of crisis, cash is king. Automation: More than just another technology Document process automation has been around for decades.

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A Snapshot of Supply Chain Technology

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Other delays are caused by a lack of standardization and coordination among agencies, logistical challenges such as transportation and warehousing, as well as issues with documentation and communication. This allows for faster, more accurate, and more secure transmission of trade documents. Automation and Robotics.

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No-Code Platforms for Supply Chain – All You Need to Know

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No-code platforms offer a significant improvement over previous techniques employed in developing applications for supply chain automation. These platforms also allow data storage in JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) documents which allows loading them in a swift and more logical approach. Conclusion.

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Adapting Supply Chains to the Digital Retail Revolution

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Slower Response: Traditional supply chains are less agile and respond more slowly to market changes. Digital Supply Chain: Automation and Digitalization: Digital supply chains leverage automation and digital documentation, reducing the need for manual effort.

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Supply Chain Management – the SME perspective

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5 Things to consider when contemplating Supply Chain Automation. A key problem with manual procurement processes is the need for dedicated manpower to ensure physical documentation is produced accurately. Manual processes take longer and are more prone to human errors. Human error is an underestimated cost. Case Studies.