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The Internet of Things and 21st-century SCM (Part 2)
Business, Barry Elliott, Published on 20/09/2017
» We continue our exploration of the impact of the Internet of Things (IoT) on supply chain management with one of the clearest and most concise articles we have come across, from the software services provider Intelyt.
The Internet of Things and 21st-century supply chains
Business, Barry Elliott, Published on 06/09/2017
» We have been involved in many discussions of late on the topic of the Internet of Things and the question of exactly what areas of supply chain management it will benefit the most. We have seen a great deal of literature on the topic and one of the most clear and concise articles we have come across is from the software services provider Intelyt. This time and next, we will share with you its key content.
Preparing for the new era of concurrency
Business, Barry Elliott, Published on 14/06/2017
» Picking up again from our piece two weeks ago, regarding work done by Matt Davis of SCM World entitled "Concurrency -- Embracing the death of S&OP, SCOR and other supply chain paradigms", we will share with you the action plan that he proposes.
Concurrency and its implications
Business, Barry Elliott, Published on 31/05/2017
» Thanks to our old favourites at Kinaxis, we've been mulling over a profound piece written by Matt Davis at SCM World, entitled "Concurrency -- Embracing the death of S&OP, SCOR and other supply chain paradigms".
RedMart, Lazada and the future of online grocery market in Asia
Business, Barry Elliott, Published on 25/01/2017
» Having been involved in a small way with the development of RedMart in Singapore, The Link is very pleased to share highlights of the following interview, shared by Laura Roberts, head of corporate communications at IGD.
The state of supply chain management in 2017
Business, Barry Elliott, Published on 11/01/2017
» It is time to turn our thoughts to where we are and where we are going for the next year. The turn of the year, with the prospect of a fresh start, is always exciting, and we intend to make the best of it.
Show your board how SCM improves both top and bottom lines
Business, Barry Elliott, Published on 07/09/2016
» Picking up on our topic we began last time, via Supply Chain24/7.com, we will explore how supply chain management people can contribute not only to reducing costs but also to enabling growth of the top line. Clearly, supply chain managers need to be at the forefront of cost containment by helping to improve process efficiency, leveraging more affordable suppliers, or introducing new technologies.
Getting SCM to really contribute to the bottom line
Business, Barry Elliott, Published on 24/08/2016
» Supply chain management people typically lament that they are under-appreciated for what they contribute to their businesses. They are taken for granted, they feel, and we think it is typically true.
Streamlining planning for tomorrow's supply chain
Business, Barry Elliott, Published on 13/07/2016
» This year, we are getting some first-hand reminders, as if we needed any, of how there is still so much work to be done in real-life supply chains. In a typical organisation, especially in this part of the world, the supply chain is "managed", but are we really seeing effective and efficient "supply chain management"?
A closer look at global supply chain ecosystems
Business, Barry Elliott, Published on 24/02/2016
» We continue from our previous column with a more detailed synopsis of the key points Mark Millar makes in his important book, Global Supply Chain Ecosystems: Strategies for Competitive Advantage in a Complex, Connected World.