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A Supply Chain That Goes Beyond Green to Healthy

May 15, 2015

The Green Design Center provides a wide range of building materials and products for interior finishes that are free of toxins and safe for people with chemical sensitivities and allergies. Founder and president Andrew Pace discusses the growing demand for the company's products and how the supply chain has evolved to meet those needs.

Customizing the Cold Supply Chain

May 14, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

As a major distributor of food supplies to restaurants, Quality Custom Distribution must monitor and document warehouse and in-transit temperatures for products ranging across four different temperature zones. A custom designed fleet and tailored solutions ensure supply chain integrity for every customer.

For Supply Chain, the Cloud Is Still on the Horizon

February 2, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

For all its promise of lower cost and easier management of software applications, cloud technology has yet to be fully embraced by supply chain managers.

Novigo Opens International Office in Miami

January 13, 2015

Novigo

Novigo, a consultancy focused on SAP supply-chain execution, is opening its sixth international office, in Miami, Fla.

DIRECTV's Journey from Manual to Automated Forecasting

December 29, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

DIRECTV’s service depends on equipment imported from Asia and forward-positioned in 250 locations to support home installations. Having long used Microsoft Excel to forecast demand, the company had a rocky journey to an automated forecasting system from SAP. Randy Sullivan discusses lessons learned and ultimate benefits.

Leveraging Talent for Demand Planning Success

December 23, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Andrea Atwell, vice president of L'Oreal, is passionate about the value that a successful demand planning team can bring to an organization. She talks about recruitment, retention and the impact demand planners have on an organization.

Brick and Mortar Fights Back! The Push for Same-Day Delivery From Stores

December 5, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Traditional retailers aren't taking the challenge from pure e-tailers lying down. They can deliver on same-day orders, too.

Visual Mapping of Supply Chain Risks Improves Response

November 21, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Having a visual map that overlays a company's key facilities, suppliers and lanes with actual or potential risks helps enable faster reaction to supply chain disruptions, says Chris Kushmaul, director of supply chain solutions at IDV Solutions.

How 3PLs are Responding to the 'Amazon Effect' and Other Market Trends

November 21, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

The Amazon effect is raising consumer expectations for delivery services - expectations that logistics providers are struggling to meet without degrading margins, says Robert Lieb, supply chain management professor at Northeastern University. Lieb discusses this and other trends revealed in the annual survey of global 3PL CEOs.

Making the Most of Retail Product Liquidation

November 20, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Retailers are moving away from liquidating outdated inventory for a set price of pennies on the dollar, says Jeremy Witte, COO of Genco Marketplace. Instead they are looking to partners to maximize liquidation returns through a network of secondary merchants.