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How Amazon Uses Supply Chain Innovation to Better Serve Customers Nov 06, 2015

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No matter what area of supply chain you’re in, there’s no hiding from the large shadow Amazon casts over the industry. Amazon’s recent innovations, Prime Now and Flex, focus on transforming last mile delivery to be even quicker and more convenient than ever before. How is Amazon consistently able to come up with radical solutions to longstanding problems? In this episode, we explore what it takes to develop revolutionary technological innovations for the supply chain.

Supply Chain Horror Story Oct 30, 2015

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On this very spooky episode of Supply Chain Radio, we peer into a dark tale of supply chain horror. The year, 1999. The time, Halloween. The plot, a large scale candy manufacturer is about to experience a supply chain nightmare of Frankensteinian proportions. Listen on, if you dare... Sound Effects and Music Used: Lightning - http://soundbible.com/2015-Thunder-Strike-1.html Wolf Howl - http://www.freesound.org/people/adrilahan/sounds/172652/ Heartbeat - http://soundbible.com/1001-Heartbeat.html Creaky Door - http://soundbible.com/1870-Sqeaking-Door.html Crowd Shouting - http://www.freesound.org/people/DickBlox/sounds/101871/ Woman Scream - http://www.freesound.org/people/sironboy/sounds/132106/ Grandfather Clock Ticking - http://www.freesound.org/people/Ryding/sounds/125968/ Grandfather Clock Chiming - http://www.freesound.org/people/ollyoldhoff/sounds/69976/ Maniacal Laugh - http://www.freesound.org/people/AP3850/sounds/221798/ Ghostly Moan - http://www.freesound.org/people/Billy_Storm/sounds/164285/ Zombies Eating - http://www.freesound.org/people/indieground/sounds/235799/ Scary and Eerie Sound - http://soundbible.com/1801-Scary-And-Eerie.html Dark Ambient Music 3 - http://www.freesound.org/people/Xanco123/sounds/233311/ Horror Soundscape - http://www.freesound.org/people/Headphaze/sounds/170653/ Dark Ambient - http://www.freesound.org/people/Zerynox/sounds/80556/

Why More and More Retailers are Filing for Bankruptcy Oct 23, 2015

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American Apparel is going bankrupt, and other retailers are likely to follow. What made this iconic brand become obsolete? There are a variety of reasons, but major blame is due to their inability to compete with fast fashion brands like Zara & H&M who are cannibalizing market share from most traditional retailers. Is there any way to flourish amidst the fast fashion brands? Find out in this podcast.

How Data Quality Provides Value And Visibility In Supply Chain Oct 21, 2015

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Data provides the visibility needed to make decisions. If the data isn’t clear, companies run into risk. In supply chain, it’s even harder working with a large network of suppliers all on different technology systems. But there is a very important shift in the way that this problem is being addressed – the concept of crowdsourcing on a networked platform to raise the overall quality of data. At the end of the day, data is not a magic light switch, it’s a critical ongoing investment.

Why Out-of-Stock Inventory is the Fastest Way to Damage Revenue Oct 16, 2015

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The alarming findings resulting from a 5,000 person survey, highlighting the frequency with which customers faced stock-outs and their reaction to it, is discussed in this podcast. Stock-outs are prolific and consistent across the globe, and retailers need to deploy technology solutions that will eliminate them to preserve excellent customer experience.

Real, Measurable, And Credible: The Value Of Visibility Oct 09, 2015

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Pragmatic examples of supply chain innovation show how data-minded employees created quantifiable results.

Buyer And Seller Relationships in the Direct Supply Chain Oct 05, 2015

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The relationship between a buyer and a seller in the direct supply chain is a delicate balance. Communications have shifted from paper-based to web-based portals, and now include a more sophisticated exchange of data. It’s shortsighted to think of suppliers merely as vendors. Instead, a more robust strategy is to think of them as partners in a network.

Five Books Supply Chain Managers Should Read This Fall Sep 26, 2015

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Reading might seem like a luxury sometimes, but ideas and innovation can come from a variety of inspiring sources. From Elon Musk to TED Talks, here are five books sure to stimulate the minds of supply chain professionals.

Sourcing From the Far Corners of the World Sep 19, 2015

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Manufacturing might be moving all over the world but now production facilities are popping up in the most remote parts of the globe. Hear about why manufacturers are setting up shop in places like northern Russia and what challenges they bring.

Innovation in Delivery: How Technology is Changing the Way We Buy Goods Sep 12, 2015

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From self-ordering inks to push-button detergent delivery, new technology is changing the way we buy goods. What might these innovations in the consumer space bring to the business world?

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