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Supply-Chain Alignment: Finding Meaning in a Buzzword

July 13, 2015

What is this thing called supply-chain alignment?

How the U.S. Postal Service Is Competing in B2C Delivery

July 9, 2015

Working to make up for a sharp drop in the volume of First Class Mail, the U.S. Postal Service is ramping up its efforts to compete in the area of package deliveries. Dennis Nicoski, manager of field sales strategy and contracts, explains the agency's approach.

Entegreat Joins EY's Smart Manufacturing Services

July 8, 2015

Entegreat

Entegreat has joined member firms of EY in the U.S., Canada and Costa Rica.

How Changing Consumer Habits Are Impacting Home Delivery

July 8, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Customer expectations about home delivery are changing rapidly. Tom Cagney, president and chief executive officer of Cagney Global Logistics, talks about how transportation providers are adjusting -- and how technology can help.

Ariba Issues Update of Strategic Sourcing App

July 7, 2015

Ariba

Ariba has released a new version of Ariba Sourcing, the company's application for managing the purchase of direct materials.

Three Challenges Impacting Automotive Supply Chains

July 6, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Most Walmart Suppliers Asked to Pay Inventory Carrying Costs

July 2, 2015

MultiChannel Merchant

Walmart has begun asking most of its suppliers for fees to cover the costs of carrying inventory and use of its warehouses and distribution centers, in an effort to cover those costs and apply the fees more uniformly.

What Do Customers Want From Home Delivery?

July 1, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Ever-rising customer-service expectations are roiling the home-delivery business. Chris Sullens, chief executive officer with Marathon Data Systems, talks about what customers want today, and how service providers are working to shrink the time between order and delivery.

Manufacturers Returning to U.S. Must Find Ways to Finance Equipment Needs

July 1, 2015

Industry Week

Onshoring has become a major trend in the United States. U.S.-based companies are increasingly pulling their overseas manufacturing efforts and setting up shop in the States. How are they meeting their needs for heavy equipment?

E-Commerce Delivery: What Can Possibly Go Wrong?

June 30, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

The world of e-commerce deliveries is fraught with peril. Will Leong, chief operating officer of TZ, talks about how providers are surmounting the various challenges.