Why is multi-tier supply-chain visibility such a hot topic in the C-suite today? Douglas Kent, global vice president of Avnet Velocity, has an answer.

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. has developed a new mobile app, designed to allow customers to more easily follow their shipments and connect with the company.

Kewill Inc. has released mobile applications for its Kewill Logistics software.

Accellos, a provider of supply-chain execution software, has formed a partnership with UXC Eclipse, reportedly the large Microsoft Dynamics partner in the Asia-Pacific region.

enVista has joined with Avercast to provide demand-planning and sales and operations planning (S&OP) applications to users of Microsoft Dynamics AX.

Wavelink has released Wavelink Terminal Emulation (TE) for iOS, the Apple operating system.

Newgistics Inc. has developed new electronic-commerce software based on hybris, an SAP company and commerce platform provider.

Businesses operating in the retail sector should consider drop-shipping as a part of their supply chain and multichannel strategy this year.