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Tecsys Issues Visual Metrics Performance Measurement Suite

April 1, 2015

Tecsys Inc. has introduced Visual Metrics Performance Measurement Suite, a tool that provides performance analytics and dashboards for the organization's entire supply chain.

How Can We Manage the Supply Chain If We Cannot See?

March 17, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: The term "supply chain visibility" is bandied about, but it lacks a consistent definition. There are many forms of visibility and companies use the term with many different definitions. The first step is getting clear on the definition, and the second is gaining clarity on the technology options. While most companies have made progress in supply chain visibility within the four walls of the enterprise, today, supply chain visibility in the extended supply chain is still in its infancy. – Lora Cecere, Founder of Supply Chain Insights

Globe Tracker Integrates Technology With Advantage PressurePro

March 11, 2015

Globe Tracker International ApS

Globe Tracker International ApS, a provider of asset-tracking and cargo-monitoring systems, has entered into a strategic alliance to integrate its technology with that of Advantage PressurePro, a vendor of services for tire performance management.

Does McDonald's Need to Serve Up Better Supply Chain Transparency?

February 10, 2015

Harvard Business Review

Recently, McDonald's, the world's iconic largest food service provider, has been (forgive the cliché) through the grinder. Poor performance has led to the departure of its CEO and plenty of critical attention in the business pages. Part of this story relates to the provenance, or origins, of its products: Chains that provide more upmarket "fast casual" dining such as Panera, Chipotle, and Shake Shack have brands that speak of freshness, health and trustworthy sourcing.

How Anritsu Achieved End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility

January 15, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Dave Stenfort, director of operations with Anritsu, talks about how the company achieved visibility of inventory and improved control over critical parts in its manufacturing supply chain.

Visibility Key to Productivity Gains, But Many Companies Still Not Technologically Sophisticated, Report Says

January 9, 2015

Trace One

Research suggests that 83 percent of global private label supply chain executives say supply chain transparency impacts productivity and overall consumer confidence. However, it also found that 43 percent of organizations are still using offline methods, like Excel documents and the telephone, to communicate with supply chain partners.

CargoWise Integrates Container Tracking From VelaTrack

December 24, 2014

WiseTech Global

WiseTech Global, creator of the CargoWise One supply-chain management platform, has entered into an integration partnership with VelaTrack.

Syspro USA Adds Voyage, Container Tracking App to ERP Offering

December 23, 2014

Syspro USA

Syspro USA, a provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for on-premise, mobile and cloud-based use, has released a new supply-chain management application for global manufacturers and distributors.