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Aug 2023
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4 Ways to Reduce Complexity in Your Supp...

Supply Chain Now
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Digital innovation is fueling change in supply chains through new trends and transformational technologies. As customer and consumer demands increase, many retailers, brands, and logistics providers are feeling pressure to optimize their operations to navigate greater complexities and competitive landscapes.

Padhu Raman is the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Osa Commerce. He has a strong track record of creating and implementing innovative solutions for end-to-end commerce, including eCommerce & supply chain technology, fulfillment automation, back-end management, warehouse robotics adoption, sustainability, finance, and 3PL/4PL operations strategy.

In this livestream-based episode, Padhu explores the importance of putting customers at the heart of supply chain operations with hosts Scott Luton and Greg White:

• How collaborative visibility helps forge strong partnerships between suppliers, logistics providers, and other stakeholders

• Why building end-to-end visibility helps improve risk management and drive innovation

• The benefits and challenges of adopting new technologies, such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, robotics, and automation

• How digital capabilities can enhance supply chain efficiency, visibility, and resilience— all with the goal of simplification and customer satisfaction

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