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Recent history (2000s)

In this video we cover recent developments in ICT that have an impact on supply chains.

In this video we cover recent developments. These include the rise of supply chain management software.

These software systems had more strategic goals such as collaborative planning and management of stock levels across the supply chain. Simulation and gaming also started its growth. You will learn how simulations and supply chain modelling tools have become more powerful and useful as computing power and modelling techniques advanced. This has also led to ICT support for continuous improvement of processes in the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Innovation: How Technology Can Create a Sustainable Future

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