December 2018

Supply & Demand Chain Executive December 2018

December 2018

Consumers Can Visually Filter Retail Aisles Using Augmented Reality

Dassault Systèmes used the 3DEXPERIENCE Learning Center to manufacture an unmanned aircraft system (UAS). The process was documented and will be used as an example of the center's capabilities. Every type of manufacturing available was used to create the UAS.

Leveraging Advanced Manufacturing Technologies to Drive Digital Transformation

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Blockchain Remains Relevant

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Only the Beginning for IIoT

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Improve Your Training Through Coaching and Mentoring

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Trains Take Advantage of 'A Perfect Storm’

Once seen as an ‘elective option,’ intermodal is growing as trucking deals with its own problems.

Conserving the Environment—and the Supply Chain

The Green Supply Chain Awards recognize companies making sustainability a core part of their supply chain strategy, as well as those working to achieve measurable goals within their operations.

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Packing it All In: Backpack Manufacturer Tough Traveler Relies on Durable U.S. Materials

Tough Traveler keeps the customer in mind with high-quality, domestically sourced materials.

Target has made significant investments in fulfillment options that revolve around its stores, including curb side delivery.

Retailers Leverage Brick-and-Mortar in an Amazon World

Today’s retailers must focus on the ease of purchase, speed of delivery and overall customer experience to remain competitive in the e-commerce landscape of tomorrow.

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Going Digital? Key Factors to Consider When Evaluating a Procurement Solution

A few questions can simplify a daunting task to evaluate which source-to-pay solution will be the best for the future of your company.

Though it cost more to build, the green innovations incorporated into Patagonia's Reno, Nevada Service Center paid for themselves within three to eight years with energy savings of 30 percent to 35 percent.

Sustainable Warehouses and the ROI Equation

Being environmentally friendly is a core responsibility for warehouse operators but requires a complex strategy to execute.

How Nature Gnaws' Jay Mokbel Found an Outlet in Jiu Jitsu

Working in the supply chain, plans can go wrong at any moment—and Jiu Jitsu is the same in a way. Mokbel has tapped into the sport to better his logistics career.