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IoT and IIoT in supply chain management and global logistics

Customer Think

The third was the realization of digitalization, which altered how the world is connected thanks to the internet, computers, and mobile phones. When mobile phones and computer-based communications first surprised people barely 50 years ago, it was only the beginning of a new transformation and the fourth revolution.

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CPG Study: Complaint Handling is More Challenging. Yet 40%+ Delight is Attainable

Customer Think

A new CCMC study of 8,500 respondents has found difficult-to-handle Covid/Supply Chain/Inflation issues have come to the fore along with more intense emotions and social media use. And, surprisingly, much higher levels of delight with some responses, especially digital.

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Six Fundamentals to Improve Your Digital Transformation and Supply Chain Experience

Customer Think

Article originally published at Eglobalis Customers of different industries place a different value on the elements that generate their overall experience. A pharmacy customer may prioritize product availability, safety and compliance, whereas high-end retail shoppers prioritize quality and choice.

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How Aramex’s Young SAM Program Provides Strategic Value and Impact

Strategic Account Management Association

Aramex services include international and domestic express delivery, freight forwarding, integrated logistics and supply chain management, and e-commerce solutions. Aramex is a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, headquartered in Dubai and listed on the Dubai Financial Market.

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How to Transform Your Supply Chain: Digitization for Decision-Making

Speaker: Hannah Testani, CEO of Intelligent Audit

Today’s supply chain environment requires a company to obtain a competitive advantage by improving its entire supply chain process end-to-end. The future of the supply chain industry will take the emotion out of decision-making by leveraging innovative technology to transform raw data into actionable intelligence.

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The Future of SAM – Revisited

Strategic Account Management Association

Impact of Digital: Digital impact on SAM was already significant and the pandemic has accelerated adoption by ten times or more. Ask yourself: What does the acceleration of digital adoption and the explosion of available data mean for SAM? Passmore emphasizes that “there is agrowing desire for digital self-serve for customers.”

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The Kraljic Matrix

Flevy

Two key factors critical for devising a robust purchasing and supply management strategy are: Strategic importance of purchasing: This factor measures the ratio of raw material costs to total costs, their impact on profitability, and the value addition done by the entire product portfolio. Decide on make-versus-buy choices.