Healthcare providers are adopting a networked approach, both for procurement and distribution of supplies. Robert Colosino, vice president of business development with Tecsys, outlines the advantages and implications of that strategy.

UPS has developed a network of Field Stocking Locations to handle medical device shipments.

SAP SE has released version 2.0 of the SAP Demand Signal Management application.

State-of-the-art mobility technology is providing companies with a whole new level of visibility and control over their inventory and shipments, says Frank Arico, director of professional services with Strategic Mobility Group.

As the economy improves, transportation companies that struggled through the recession face a new challenge: providing customers with enough capacity and infrastructure to meet growing demand, says Ron Grove, vice president of supply-chain consulting with TZA.