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Leveraging the Convergence of Digital Technologies to Create a Winning Supply Chain

Supply chain disruption is less about any one new digital technology and more about how companies leverage the convergence of digital technologies for competitive advantage. Supply chain planning and optimization tools have traditionally been constrained by lack of connectivity, visibility of functional silos, and computing power. Different functions use different data sets and points of view to develop their plans. Functions may be optimized, but iterative enterprise optimization supporting execution is rare. -Rich Sherman, Senior Fellow, Supply Chain Centre of Excellence, Tata Consultancy Services

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Strategic S&OP Supported by Embedded Risk Management Tools & Techniques

For almost 50 years, the operations/supply chain profession has been embracing the sales and operations planning process to balance supply and demand in complex supply chain networks. As a former S&OP process owner for three Fortune 100 manufacturers, I can identify with the challenges associated with developing the process and sustaining it as well. With more and more tools emerging, especially supporting solid supply chain risk management, the future looks bright for strategic S&OP. -Gregory L. Schlegel, CPIM, CSP, Jonah, Founder, The Supply Chain Risk Management Consortium, Executive-in-Residence, Center for Supply Chain Research, Lehigh University

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A Look at the Changing Warehouse Landscape

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Qatar Airways Responds to Blockade by Middle Eastern Neighbors by Adding New Routes

Akbar Al Baker, chief executive of Qatar Airways, has never shied away from a fight.

Amazon, Google, Others Are Developing Private Air-Traffic Control for Drones

The commercial drone industry wants to create a privately funded and operated air-traffic control network, separate from the current federal system, to enable widespread operations at low altitudes.

Trade War Prospect Shakes Part of Trump Base: Midwest Farmers

Snow and sleet were falling on Eldon Gould’s 500 acres last week, but he was already looking ahead to planting season; depending on ground conditions and the temperature, that could be just several weeks away.

Waymo’s Self-Driving Trucks Arrive on Georgia Roads This Week

The race to control the future of self-driving trucking just got even more competitive.

Empire Strikes Back: Why Former Colonies Don't Need Britain After Brexit

The countdown to leave the European Union began in the British summer of 2016, but nobody in the country seemed to know in which direction they were headed. Those who voted to leave don’t know what kind of future they would like; those who voted to stay don’t know what they can do to stop the process they are certain will create only misery. British politicians from the two major parties — Conservative and Labour — aren’t helping.

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Success May Turn on Redesign of Decision Support

While over 80 percent of companies have demand and supply planning, success has the same probability as a flip of a coin. How do companies improve the odds? Success may lie in the redesign of supply chain planning from the outside-in using cognitive planning. -Lora Cecere, Founder, Supply Chain Insights

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The Power of Technology-Enabled Supply Chains

The supply chain management function is still operating in a world of digital potential. Organizations are incorporating social media, mobile technology, and cloud-based services as an entry point but will require more time to add technologies such as blockchain, simulation software, real-time big data and analytics, and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity. Embracing these digital disruptors will enable organizations to stay competitive and boast an optimized, agile supply chain. -Vicki Powers, Supply Chain Writer, APQC

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Blockchain Comes to the Freight Industry

Transportation providers are jumping on the blockchain bandwagon in a big way.

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Asia-Pacific Nations Signed Sweeping Trade Deal Without U.S.

Eleven countries including Japan and Canada signed a landmark Asia-Pacific trade agreement without the United States on Thursday in what one minister called a powerful signal against protectionism and trade wars.

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