Richard Adams, principal research analyst with Gartner, describes the term "supply management" and talks about its importance to the organization.

The DirectPost mail product of OnTrac, a regional carrier providing parcel service in eight western states, has been added to the Kewill Flagship OnTrac Module.

HighJump has enhanced its suite of software in support of direct store delivery (DSD) of wine and spirits.

The CMA CGM Group has launched a new service linking the Mediterranean with the U.S. Gulf and Caribbean.

Minerva Associates has rebranded its warehouse management system (WMS) and warehouse control system (WCS).

GE Capital Fleet Services has introduced BrightWorks Insights, a fleet-analytics platform.

Matt Yearling, chief executive officer with PINC Solutions, discusses the complexities surrounding today's supply-chain execution systems and processes.

Challenge: One of the world's leading biotechnology providers with over $20B in revenue and a commitment to ensure that no patient ever goes without their life-saving medicine, needed to manage better the risk of disruption to its global life-sustaining supply chain. Key challenges included gaining visibility and working collaboratively with suppliers from all over the globe -- based in countries with different regulatory and geo-political environments and risks.