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Five ways Cloud Technology is transforming Supply Chain Management

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Cloud technology is transforming industries by leaps and bounds. Transport & Logistics is one of the prominent sectors affected by the digital revolution. By 2020, approximately 80% of supply chain interactions will happen across cloud-based commerce networks. The new rules of the game are radically changing the supply chain industry . Be it new regulations, or buyer expectations, the traditional supply chain model is being challenged at every step. The growing demand for end-to-end visibility, agility, and integration is beyond what traditional supply chain systems can offer. Here are the five top ways of why supply chain leaders are moving to cloud-based solutions. 1. Curb Operational Costs Cost is a major factor that plays a vital role in an organization’s growth strategy. It’s evident that digitalizing the procedure reduces cost, especially in supply chain management. Further, process automation results in higher efficiency. Integrating an automated shippin...

Supply Chain Skill-set Catastrophe: What Can Go Wrong and How to Deal with It?

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In logistics it’s all about goods? One might think so. But it is way more than that. It is about people and resources. This blog demonstrates it with absolute clarity: The success of transportation and logistics operators depends decisively on the quality and qualifications of its employees. It is likely that this prerequisite will not decrease, but increase in the future. Considering that, exactly this requirement for success already causes difficulties today. Qualified personnel determines the factors for the success and survival not only of companies, but also of entire supply chains . Many young individuals, managers, and decision-makers do not consider the industry to be attractive enough to apply for a position in it. That is bad news. The good news is - every company whose managers are capable of remedying this existence-threatening situation, simultaneously open the door to the future. One important way to do so is through ‘employer branding’. For small...