Category Archives: supply chain

Watch out 2015, Supply Chain is Hot!

Posted on February 7, 2015 by

We are officially in the Digital age where smartphone usage is more than laptop or desktop utilization. The % of people shopping through their phones continues to increase. A third of the world’s population interacts through social media portals (Facebook, … Continue reading →

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What’s going on this week? Internet bugs, Dying legacies, Africa, Supply Chain innovations and Drones

Posted on April 15, 2014 by

Heartbleed bug seems to pose a bigger threat than nuclear weapons as it can paralyze the internet we know. Hackers went straight to the heart of internet security – Open SSL – and opened it for other hackers worldwide. So, … Continue reading →

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Did someone say Supply Chain can’t be “Mobile-cool”?

Posted on December 8, 2013 by

IBM had an ad long time ago where a truck driver gets a call from a dispatch person that he is lost. Driver asks, “How did you know?” Dispatch person goes, “the boxes told me”. The ad was an instant … Continue reading →

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Simplify Warehouse Productivity – 3 First Steps!

Posted on September 29, 2013 by

Supply chain pressures are increasing everyday especially as customers want your product faster, cheaper and to their liking. Look at the choices they have – a gazillion e-commerce websites, traditional retail, B2B now entering direct to consumer, and more. Front … Continue reading →

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Wow customers at the speed of Hana…

Posted on May 29, 2013 by

I am a supply chain guy. All I can think of is to make sure any product is available to customers when they want it and how they want it. No pressure but admit it, in this digital age, customers … Continue reading →

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And why would I run my warehouse on SAP EWM?

Posted on May 11, 2013 by

I meet with a lot of clients who ask this question. They believe in the best of the breed systems and a proven history of operating warehouses successfully. In the past I used to give detailed answers about how great … Continue reading →

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Developing an Integrated Supply Chain

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

The concept of an integrated supply chain has been around for several years but it has taken a new turn since last year. With the advent of cloud, social media and advanced supply chain systems like SAP, companies are now … Continue reading →

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