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The Coolest Emerging Technology In Manufacturing Oct 14, 2016

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3D-printing spider robots in space: science fiction or manufacturing future? Industry experts Guy Courtin of GT Nexus and IDC Manufacturing Insights' John Santagate discuss the coolest emerging technology in manufacturing today.

The Network Effect In Supply Chain Oct 07, 2016

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GT Nexus VP Guy Courtin discusses the power of networks with industry analyst John Santagate of IDC Manufacturing Insights in this episode of Supply Chain Radio recorded live from CSCMP 2016.

Supply Chain Visibility Solutions at the Tipping Point Oct 01, 2016

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A live recording from the Supply Chain Executive Conference in London, where Gartner predicted that by 2018, the deployment of end-to-end supply chain visibility solutions will increase by up to 50 percent. Visibility has ranked on top of the agenda for most supply chain executives for many years. So why has visibility been so hard to achieve and what’s fueling the massive growth that Gartner predicts? Greg Kefer and Boris Felgendreher dive into the issue.

A Galaxy Of Trouble: Product Recalls In An Always Online World Sep 23, 2016

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The newly launched Galaxy Note 7 left several customers burned and Samsung's reputation in flames after a manufacturing flaw in some of the devices led to a number of batteries catching on fire. The incident led to a recall of about 1 million of Samsung's flagship smartphone. We explore how incidents like this affect the global supply chain in a world where social media and instant access means news travels fast.

On Politics And Black Swan Disruptions Sep 15, 2016

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Brexit happened. And more protectionist measures may be on the horizon if the proposed trade policies of US presidential candidates Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump ever become laws. A recent survey of US executives gauges retailers’ anxiety levels on these types of risks. In this episode we take a look at the results, and examine how businesses prepare their supply chains for sudden, unexpected change.

Are Consumer Goods Supply Chains Falling Behind? Sep 02, 2016

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Consumer products have had years of innovation in marketing and sales - from new digital channels to sentiment analysis to customization. All of it is to keep up with rapidly changing consumer demand. But what about the support structure for those innovations - the supply chain? Supply chains in consumer products have been struggling to keep pace with the front-end innovations and demands.

Dow Chemical: Cutting Costs In The Supply Chain Aug 26, 2016

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While Dow Chemical is 119 years old, they've transformed how they operate by moving their supply chain onto the cloud. Boris Felgendreher and Bryan Nella talk about how supply chain visibility enabled Dow Chemical to save $85 million by improving service quality by 35%, reducing cycle times, and having the ability to respond to disruptions in the supply chain. Summary: The cloud enabled Dow Chemical to transform their supply chain, bringing visibility that led to a savings of $85 million.

Profitable Fulfillment & Supply Chain Agility: How Adidas Ties It Together Aug 12, 2016

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Adidas is one of the most iconic retail brands in the world, and one of the oldest. Yet, they're able to market themselves successfully to both millennials and traditional customers. Bryan Nella and Matt Gunn talk about how Adidas's production and shipping techniques impact their success.

Feeding A Whole Planet: The Logistics Behind Syngenta’s Mission Aug 05, 2016

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Syngenta is a major player in the global food supply chain. At Bridges 2016, Marion Matthewman, Syngenta’s Head of Global Logistics, spoke about its mission to feed the world. From large industrial farms to small, individually-owned plots of land, Syngenta is able to fulfill demand for agricultural products. GT Nexus’s Boris Felgendreher and Bryan Nella break down the supply chain significance of Syngenta’s massive operations.

From Compliance To Sustainability, The Levi's Journey Jul 29, 2016

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Michael Kobori, VP of Sustainability at Levi Strauss & Co speaks on a special live episode of supply chain radio about the profitability and sustainability journey Levi's has undergone in the last five years. He goes onto describe a vision of sustainability that includes healthy suppliers, raw materials providers, and brands working together in a cyclical supply chain.

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