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For Many, 'Information Disconnects' Make Comprehensive Visibility a Dream
Ideally, the goal of the information supply chain is end-to-end visibility. Without adequate end-to-end visibility, including all internal and external tiers, the globally connected supply chain is doomed to suffer the consequences of volatility - and in many cases, experience amplified consequences. Unfortunately, most companies still struggle with information disconnects and black holes.
SAS Issues Demand Signal Analytics Tool for CPG
SAS, a vendor of business analytics software and services, has created SAS for Demand Signal Analytics.
'Perfect Storm' in Pharma Vertical Raises Value of Supply Chain Management
Analyst Insight: The industry finds itself in the eye of a perfect storm. Profits are falling from the patent cliff, pressuring companies to adopt new supply chain value propositions. Regulatory compliance and the Affordable Healthcare Act create process and cost pressure. The cold chain manages the Cs: challenges from complexity, connectivity, compliance and continuum of care. And, above all is the shift from fee-based services to outcome-based care and payment. - Rich Sherman, Principal Essentialist, Trissential
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Ocean Carrier Mega-Alliances: A Question Mark for Shippers
I'd like to propose a symbol for those huge new vessel-sharing alliances that will dominate the global container trades this year and beyond: a great big question mark.
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Seko Inks Joint Venture With Secans Global for Store Development
Seko Logistics has forged a new partnership with Secans Global, a vendor of services for global retail expansion.
Catalysts for Supply Chain Transformation
Analyst Insight: Supply chain transformation requires a business-aligned supply chain strategy and change management prowess. At its core, it is about change. Gartner defines supply chain transformation as a step function change in supply chain performance that is sustained for more than one year. Data from 30 in-depth interviews, hundreds of inquiries and interactions with Gartner clients during the past 18 months revealed the key drivers of supply chain transformations. - Michael Dominy, Research Director, Gartner Supply Chain Leaders
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Inspirage Opens Consulting Office in Pune, India
Inspirage, a supply-chain management consultancy, has opened a new office in Pune, India.
Oracle Introduces Global Trade Intelligence Application
Oracle Corp. has introduced Oracle Global Trade Intelligence, a trade-analytics module designed to help companies make better use of global trade data.
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March Networks: The World of High-Tech Security
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Motorola Solutions Unveils Pocket-Sized Touch Computer
Motorola Solutions has introduced the TC55, a pocket-sized touch computer.
Dematic Unveils New Order-Fulfillment Offering
Dematic, a supplier of logistics systems for factories, warehouses and distribution centers, has introduced an order-fulfillment tool for piece-picking applications.
Supply Chains Have Finally Found Their Silver Lining in the Cloud
Analyst Insight: For both B2C and B2B, cloud technology is nothing new, but for supply chains the adoption has assumed a more guarded pace. That is to be expected: supply chain professionals are accustomed to operating in a world built on legacy applications and bolt-on point solutions. The promise of the cloud had been elusive, but supply chain systems are beginning to take advantage of the business model changes afforded by cloud solutions. - Guy F. Courtin, Vice President, Research, SCM World
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