Inventory management - Articles - Page 27

Big-Box Retailing: Will E-Commerce Blow the House Down?

September 8, 2014

In the folktale "The Three Little Pigs," a house made of brick is the one that the Big Bad Wolf can't blow down. If only today's brick-and-mortar retailers were as sturdy.

Verizon Creates Secure QR Code Login Capability

September 4, 2014

Verizon Enterprise Solutions

Verizon Enterprise Solutions has developed new secure QR code login capability via the user’s smartphone.

Denso ADC Issues New Version of 2D Barcode Scanner

September 4, 2014

Denso ADC

Denso ADC has developed a new version of its QK Series of presentation barcode scanners.

Supply Chain Modeling and Optimization in a Global Business

August 20, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

TE Connectivity is a $13bn world leader in designing and manufacturing electronic connectivity products for a range of industries. Ruud Somers, director of global network design, discusses how the company uses supply chain modeling and optimization solutions to support the high service demands of its global network.

How Southco Has Used IO to Improve Its Network

August 20, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Karen Hogan, global director of operational excellence at Southco, discusses the challenges of multi-echelon inventory optimization and how Southco has used solutions from LLamasoft to integrate IO into a monthly planning process.

Trends in Inventory Optimization

August 18, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

John Sharkey, senior vice president for supply chain consulting at Spinnaker, discusses how Spinnaker's clients are employing inventory optimization and supply chain network modeling to meet specific service requirements without excess safety stock.

New Ideas in D.C. Automation

August 15, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

The search for optimal efficiency in the distribution center continues. In this program, we examine a number of cutting-edge concepts in D.C. automation, including mobility management, robotics and the use of horizontal carousels in retail warehouses.

Omnichannel Solution Strategies for Retailers

August 14, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

The challenges of omnichannel distribution are perhaps the largest issues facing retailers today. Two senior consultants from Kurt Salmon identify solutions that can help retailers deal with omnichannel demands today and stay ahead of future changes.

Designing a Supply Chain to Support Global Brands

August 13, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Big Heart Pet Brands is the parent company for many of the biggest selling pet foods, including Kibbles 'n Bits, Meow Mix, Milk Bone and 9Lives. Ryan Dimond, manager of supply chain optimization, discusses how Big Heart uses supply chain design to support its many brands and employs supply chain modeling to make better decisions.

Cloud-based Voice Software Helps Small Companies Run with the Big Dogs

August 11, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Competing against large enterprises is never easy, but a smaller pet-foods retailer finds that cloud-based voice technology was what it needed to run warehouse operations more smoothly.