Supply chain - Articles - Page 47

Factors Driving Change for 3PL Providers

July 23, 2015

As a growing 3PL, ProTrans is taking a proactive approach to finding mid-sized, regional carriers that are a good match for its network. Shawn Masters, COO, discusses the company's carrier program and its proprietary carrier-matching software application.

Building the Business Case for Supply-Chain Excellence

July 23, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Making the case for supply chain is both an art and a science, says Michael Dominy, vice president and chief of research with Gartner. He explains how supply-chain executives can communicate the message both up and down the organizational structure, and handle the sometimes-touchy issue of change management.

Dematic Debuts Automated Mixed-Palletizing System

July 22, 2015

Dematic

Dematic, a supplier of material-handling systems for factories, warehouses and distribution centers, has introduced a new order-fulfillment system, dubbed AMCAP, for Automated Mixed Case Palletizing.

Yusen Logistics Expands Air Freight Forwarding in Mexico

July 22, 2015

Yusen Logistics (Mexico) S.A. de C.V

Yusen Logistics (Mexico) S.A. de C.V. has opened two new offices at the Mexico City airport.

Smart Manufacturing and the Factory of the Future

July 22, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Companies are driving "smart manufacturing" through the use of data, automation and a more intensive approach to analytics. Simon Jacobson, vice president with Gartner, explains how this trend will impact the way in which product is made in the future -- and what role human beings will play.

Strategies for Meeting the 'Immediacy' Demand

July 22, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Consumers' demand for ever faster service and the overall rapid pace of change in today’s markets will force companies to completely rethink their supply chains over the next few years, says Thomas Craig, president of LTD Management.

Oracle Creates Cloud-Based Apps for Order Management & Promising

July 21, 2015

Oracle Corp.

Oracle Corp. has enhanced the Oracle Supply Chain Management Cloud with a pair of new products, Oracle Order Management Cloud and Oracle Global Order Promising Cloud.

CaroTrans Resumes Import Service Between Rotterdam, L.A.

July 21, 2015

CaroTrans

CaroTrans, the global non-vessel operating common carrier and ocean freight consolidator, has resumed direct, all-water import service from Rotterdam to Los Angeles.