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Key Guiding Principles for Getting a Better Handle on Implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Supply Chain Management

The role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in business activities has again emerged as a hot topic for 2017 and 2018. In fact, Gartner predicts by 2021, 40% of new enterprise applications will include Artificial Intelligence Technologies, where AI and Machine Learning promise to solve a plethora of problems faced by enterprises today, from better decision making to increased efficiencies and cost savings.

By Dr. Ken Fordyce| December 1st, 2017|News and Trends, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Strategy|0 Comments

Is Your Supply Chain Disruptive? Here’s What You Are Missing

Tips from the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference on implementing disruptive supply chain technology and managing organizational change.

By Hellen Oti-Yeboah| June 2nd, 2017|Supply Chain Strategy|1 Comment

Supply Chain Talk: 5 Fundamentals for Building a Collaborative Supply Chain

In this week’s Supply Chain Talk, Arkieva CEO, Harpal Singh discusses the key fundamental building blocks for creating a collaborative supply chain.

By Dr. Harpal Singh| March 31st, 2017|Supply Chain Strategy, Supply Chain Talk|0 Comments

8 Common Issues to Avoid When Creating a Customer Segmentation Strategy

Thinking about creating a customer segmentation strategy? Here are 8 common pitfalls to avoid. Customer segmentation provides a strategic way for aligning services and profitability. For businesses looking to improve bottom line results and the cash conversion cycle, creating an effective customer segmentation process is invaluable.

By Hellen Oti-Yeboah| March 21st, 2017|Segmentation, Supply Chain Strategy|0 Comments

Supply Chain Lessons from Disney: A Supply Chain Rookie Report

Supply Chain Lessons from Disney: What if we looked at supply chain management through the lens of Walt Disney?

By Christian George| March 16th, 2017|Events, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Strategy|0 Comments

Supply Chain Talk: The Secret to Standardization – Imagine Wearing a Standard Shoe Design on Both Feet

How do I standardize my supply chain process? In this week’s supply chain talk, Arkieva CEO Harpal Singh, discusses the key components to standardizing supply chains. Hint: It’s not all about cost reduction.

By Dr. Harpal Singh| March 3rd, 2017|Supply Chain Strategy, Supply Chain Talk|1 Comment

Supply Chain Talk: Do Numbers Tell the Full Story?

At first glance, you might think your metrics are giving you insight into the current state of your supply chain operations, but look again! We are challenging this notion because there's more to the story.

By Dr. Harpal Singh| February 24th, 2017|Supply Chain Strategy, Supply Chain Talk|2 Comments

Supply Chain Talk: Are Best Practices Always Best?

If you Google Supply Chain Best Practices you get over a million results. Trying to define supply chain best practices is like trying to select the best car. It is no about how good the car is, but how well the car works for you.

By Dr. Harpal Singh| February 17th, 2017|Supply Chain Strategy, Supply Chain Talk|0 Comments

Forget the Supply Chain of 2020. Here are 3 Things That Supply Chains Need Today.

From talks of an autonomous supply chain, a robotic takeover, drone deliveries in 30 minutes or less; the future of supply chain management presents businesses with the opportunity to transform their processes into a competitive advantage.

By Hellen Oti-Yeboah| January 27th, 2017|News and Trends, Supply Chain Strategy|2 Comments

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