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APEX Analytix Issues New FirstStrike Supplier Portal

October 28, 2014

APEX Analytix, a provider of software and services to safeguard disbursements and protect against identity fraud, has released a new version of its FirstStrike Supplier Portal.

MD Logistics Boosts Biologic Storage in Reno, Nevada

October 28, 2014

MD Logistics

MD Logistics, a third-party logistics provider, is increasing the biologic storage capabilities of its facility in Reno, Nev.

Apple's Supply-Chain Challenge: Keep It Secret. Then Tell the World.

October 27, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

In Stanley Kubrick's Cold War black comedy "Dr. Strangelove," the Soviets have developed a devastating "Doomsday Device," to be triggered by a nuclear attack on the U.S.S.R. It's supposed to act as a deterrent, but has been kept a secret. Asks an exasperated American president of the Russian ambassador: "Why didn't you tell the world?" To which the ambassador replies: "The Premier loves surprises."

SEC's Conflict-Minerals Reporting Rule: A Progress Report

October 17, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

By now, all manufacturers are fully up to speed on the Securities & Exchange Commission's new rule about disclosing the presence of conflict minerals in their products ... aren't they?

Supplier Software Is Spun Off, Changes Name to Xeeva

October 14, 2014

Xeeva Inc.

Supplier Software Inc., a provider of procurement applications, has changed its name to Xeeva Inc.

Eastman Chemical's New Direction in Procurement

October 10, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Eastman Chemical wanted to shift its focus from commodity to specialty chemicals. But the change would necessitate a major transformation of the company's supply chain, and a whole new relationship with suppliers. Mike Berry, vice president of global procurement and chief procurement officer, tells how it was accomplished.

What Defines a Leading Supply Chain?

October 9, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

What's the definition of a high-performing supply chain today? Puneet Saxena, vice president of manufacturing solutions strategy with JDA Software, lays out the five core tenets of excellence.

Arena Solutions Adds Two Modules to PLM Platform

October 7, 2014

Arena Solutions

Arena Solutions' fall 2014 release of its product lifecycle management (PLM) applications includes two new modules, Arena Scribe and Arena DataExtract, as well as enhancements to Arena Quality.

Tranztec Expands Integration Library of Transportation Apps

September 26, 2014

Tranztec Solutions Inc.

Tranztec Solutions Inc., a vendor of transportation-management software, has expanded its integration library to include additional transportation-related applications.