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  4 signs you might have a master data problem

  If you have observed these general signs across your operations, it is probably time to mull over putting a master data management strategy in place.

  Shashin Shah, CEO of Pimcore • Oct. 22, 2019

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  An uncertain economy muddies the waters for IMO 2020 planning

  The unknowns then remain the unknowns today: Will there be sufficient low-sulfur bunker produced to meet demand, and/or will the price of existing high-sulfur bunker drop sufficiently to make installing expensive scrubbers cost-effective?

  Patrik Berglund, CEO and Co-founder at Xeneta • Oct. 21, 2019

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  3 ways to fight the 21st century procurement paradox

  While analytics improvements have helped organize data, they haven't always done much for the people buying, selling and managing inventory every day.

  Richard Lebovitz, CEO of LeanDNA • Oct. 17, 2019

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  Customers are demanding more personalization and lower prices. How can supply chains deliver?

  Today, customers everywhere want personalized products and services, and most critically, they want them at affordable prices. For companies to meet this demand, they need a sustainable, flexible supply chain model.

  Suman Sarkar • Oct. 3, 2019

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  How resilient buildings drive resilient supply chains

  Supply chain operations can only be assured to the extent that individual nodes in the network are prepared to weather both literal and proverbial storms.

  Kate Sherwood, VP and Head of Sales North America at Centrica Business Solutions • Sept. 24, 2019

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  How to safeguard global pharmaceutical supply chains

  Big pharma is tapping the cloud to address its supply chain woes, but challenges remain.

  Jeff Newman, VP of Supply Chain Visibility Solution Sales at CalAmp • Sept. 16, 2019

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  I spoke with 1,000 companies looking for delivery software – here are 5 things they needed to know

  Although delivery may begin as a tack-on service for an organization, it has the potential to rapidly grow over a short period of time and become the most mission-critical operation.

  Parker Ward, Customer Development at Onfleet • Sept. 13, 2019

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  What US companies should know about expanding manufacturing to Mexico

  As the trade war with China continues, more companies are looking south of the border with new interest.

  Sergio Tagliapietra, CEO IVEMSA • Sept. 3, 2019

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  Stop worrying about robots — the future lies between humans and automation

  Warehousing will benefit from combining the efficiency and time-savings of robotic picking with human strategic thinking to drive businesses forward.

  Rob DeStefano • July 9, 2019

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  No one gets out of this trade war

  In an exclusive op-ed for Supply Chain Dive, A.T. Kearney's Jim Singer and Johan Gott outline the dangers of waiting to address tariff risk and the steps all businesses should begin taking today. 

  Jim Singer and Johan Gott • May 24, 2019

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  Out-of-stocks are more costly than losing a sale — but there's a fix

  In an exclusive op-ed for Supply Chain Dive, A.T. Kearney’s Sameer Anand and Sumit Chadha outline four strategies to push stock-outs to zero.

  Sameer Anand and Sumit Chadha • Jan. 8, 2019

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  International e-commerce is taking off and airports better get ready

  Expedited delivery makes air freight more attractive than typical maritime shipping routes, bringing congestion but also opportunity to U.S. hubs.

  Ben Conwell • Nov. 15, 2018

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  China has another trade war going on behind the wall

  Businesses can no longer afford to only keep an eye on what's going on outside of China's borders. 

  Gary M. Barraco • Aug. 24, 2018

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  Beware of Dante's (ERP) Inferno

  Despite countless horror stories, organizations still tend to underestimate the complexity associated with implementing ERP.

  Shawn Stamp • June 25, 2018

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  Tit-for-tat tariffs call for closer calculations

  Should the worst happen, companies need to ensure global supply chains are prepared to handle disruption.

  Gary M. Barraco • May 15, 2018

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  How to optimize your customer's return experience

  It's a lot easier than you think, and it'll improve your bottom line.

  Rob Zomok • May 8, 2018

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  How to manage warranty, regulatory and 
commercial litigation risks in the auto supply chain

  The auto supply chain is subject to many risks, but this how-to guide can help you take the first steps toward securing your supply chain.

  Mark Aiello and Andrew Fromm • May 2, 2018

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  Here's how Digital Twins could stem equipment failure

  The tech could be a gamechanger for manufacturers, and could ultimately accelerate supply chains.

  Seth Page • April 18, 2018

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  Jack Ma: A trade war could hurt retail, jobs and opportunity

  The looming trade war between the U.S. and China would hurt small business, writes the executive chairman of Alibaba. 

  Jack Ma • April 12, 2018

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  10 tips for the ethical supply chain in 2018

  Wondering how to improve sustainability efforts and protect against malpractice within the supply chain? Read on for the top tips.

  Caitlin C. Blanche, Amy L. Groff, John F. Sullivan • April 12, 2018

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  3 ways distributors can ensure top notch customer service

  By using technology to streamline processes, companies can free employees from mundane tasks and allow them to focus on the customer. 

  Nancy Harris • April 4, 2018

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  Reporter's Notebook: A peek inside Amazon's exploding apparel operation

  Retail Dive's Ben Unglesbee took a tour of Amazon's apparel fulfillment center to see the guts of the business in action. 

  Ben Unglesbee • March 30, 2018

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  Making the right choices for supplier-enabled innovation success

  Selecting an SEI partner involves an understanding of the market and cultural fit and may also require companies to look outside their current supply base. 

  Swarna Rao • March 28, 2018

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  Why you should get your supply chain in the cloud

  With the nature of commerce changing, a fundamental shift in your supply chain approach will keep customers happy and costs in check. 

  Rod Daugherty • March 21, 2018

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  You should accelerate your supply chain's estimated delivery time in 2018

  From streamlining your processes to automating order management, your business demands a warehouse to be "swift like a river."

  Jake Rheude • March 14, 2018

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