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The Hidden Cost of “Free” Supply Chain Pilots: Why Nothing Comes Without a Price

Posted on August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 by mtarcan

In the competitive landscape of supply chain technology, vendors frequently dangle the carrot of “free pilot programs” to entice potential customers. These seemingly generous offers promise risk-free trials of cutting-edge solutions, from AI-powered demand forecasting to blockchain-enabled traceability platforms. But as seasoned supply chain professionals know, nothing in business truly comes without a price tag,…

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How Procter & Gamble’s “One Supply Chain” Strategy Offers a Blueprint for Supply Chain Excellence

Posted on August 6, 2025August 14, 2025 by mtarcan

For decades, supply chains were viewed as necessary evils, back-office operations focused purely on cost reduction and efficiency. But visionary companies like Walmart, Amazon, Apple, and Zara changed that narrative, proving that supply chain excellence could become a powerful competitive differentiator. Today, few companies exemplify this transformation better than Procter & Gamble, whose “One Supply…

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How Decathlon Revolutionized Retail Operations with RFID Technology: A Complete End-to-End Visibility Journey

Posted on July 19, 2025July 19, 2025 by mtarcan

In the competitive world of sporting goods retail, inventory management and operational efficiency can make or break a business. Decathlon, the French multinational sporting goods retailer with over 1,500 stores worldwide, recognized this challenge early and embarked on an ambitious digital transformation journey that would position them as a global leader in retail technology adoption….

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