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Vertex Pharmaceuticals: How a Human-Centric Digital Strategy Transforms Supply Chain Agility

Logistics Viewpoints

In the fast-evolving pharmaceutical industry, Vertex Pharmaceuticals stands out not only for its scientific breakthroughs but also for its human-centric approach to digital transformation. The digitization of supply chain operations has become a competitive advantage for Vertex. However, technology was only part of the story.

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Context. The Key to Unlocking the Power of Your Supply Chain Data Strategy

Logistics Viewpoints

For example, a warehouse inventory discrepancy may only matter if it affects high-priority orders or strategic customers. For example, an AI agent can detect an issue in a regional distribution center and evaluate its impact across the global network, providing planners tailored recommendations to address the disruption.

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The smart factory Part 1: Digitization, digitalization and digital

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

The digital transformation of the operations and processes of factories and supply chains is based upon digitization of carefully selected machines and digitalization of the related business processes. To understand this question, we will need to understand what are the differences between digitization and digitalization?

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Go to Market Strategy before Supply Chain Strategy

10xLogistics

There are a lot of conversations happening relative to all sorts of strategies for supply chains (and no lack of consultants who want to sell you on the latest and greatest ideas). My thesis here is that the first thing you have to develop and fully understand is your business' go to market strategy. Just do what you say you will do.

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Leading Inventory Attack Teams with Richard Lebovitz

The Logistics of Logistics

Over his 30+ year career in the supply chain, Richard has worked with manufacturers around the world in operations, supply chain, and lean strategy roles to develop systems that can manage complex supply chains on a global scale. Richard previously founded and led Factory Logic, Inc. acquired by SAP).

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The Blurred Lines Between Retail and DTC with Guy Courtin

The Logistics of Logistics

Costco example: they sell different brands and market their brand Kirkland, which now accounts for approximately 25% of their revenue. Private label is becoming an important strategy for retailers. Digital native brands moving into the physical space. Digital and physical spaces have their unique benefits.

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Ethical Considerations in Supply Chain Compliance

Logistics Viewpoints

Balancing Cost-Efficiency with Ethical Sourcing and Compliance Cost-efficiency remains a primary driver for supply chain strategies, but it must be balanced with ethical sourcing practices. Key transparency initiatives include: Supply Chain Mapping: Using digital tools to trace the journey of products from raw materials to finished goods.