Logistics

Supply Chain Experts View of ERP vs Best-of-Breed

February 20, 2009

John Hill, TranSystems, Dan Gilmore, Supply Chain Digest, Ken Mullin, EnVista

A Real World Look at Recall Technology in Action

February 20, 2009

RedPrairie

Focus Is on Return on Assets, Inventory Turns and Revenue Growth

February 20, 2009

Michael Griswold, research director at AMR Research

Retailers are making a fundamental shift in the way they do business by creating value networks that coordinate processes and technology to understand, shape and respond more efficiently to consumer demand. Leading supply chain organizations recognize the link between responsive networks and improved supply chain performance.

How Much Control Does Pharma Have Over Its Changing Supply Chain?

February 19, 2009

Beth Enslow, senior vice president, supply chain risk management, Marsh Inc.

Because of margin and market growth pressures, life sciences supply chains are more dynamic than ever before. In 2009, best practice companies will continue to put in place data analysis processes and "human knowledge" collection procedures to spot red flags and safety risks in their end-to-end supply chains.

Safely Navigating Treacherous Economic Waters

February 19, 2009

Philip Damas, division director, Drewry Supply Chain Advisors

The instability of the international container shipping sector, capacity withdrawal on some routes and "slow steaming" practices will expose exporters and importers to greater risks.

Aligning Your Enterprise's Practices With Today's Cash Reality

February 19, 2009

Beth Enslow, senior vice president, supply chain risk management, Marsh Inc.

Using a global inventory approach to "fire your inventory" may be much less disruptive than other cost-savings options your company may be considering.

Tight Credit Markets? It's Time to Liberate Your Cash

February 19, 2009

Henri van der Eerden, global practice director, REL, a div. of The Hackett Group

Working capital optimization has always been the least expensive and most readily available form of cash. With tightening credit markets the option of liberating cash from a company's operational processes has moved to the forefront. Inventory optimization presents the second-largest opportunity among the working capital components after trade receivables and ahead of trade payables.

Closed-Loop Strategies for Distributors and Manufacturers

February 19, 2009

Nari Viswanathan, vice president and principal analyst, Aberdeen Group

Only 31 percent of organizations are looking at inventory management as a competitive differentiator versus the rest looking at it as a cost impactor. By adjusting the existing processes to configure a closed-loop inventory management process, organizations can gain significant improvement in customer service levels and reduced inventory carrying costs. The concept of closed-loop inventory management involves seven steps within the process: analyze demand, segment inventory, optimize inventory, replenish inventory, track inventory, manage events, and responsively execute.

Inventory Optimization Is Just One Tool Among Many in Complex Supply Chains

February 19, 2009

Noha Tohamy, vice president of research at AMR Research

To make multi-echelon inventory optimization more impactful, it must take a more holistic approach that accounts for the implications of inventory decisions on total supply chain costs, for organizational realities and weaknesses in supporting functional areas.

Moving Towards Integrated & Optimized GTM in 2009

February 19, 2009

Viktoriya Sadlovska, research analyst, Aberdeen Group

The way companies manage global trade and supply chain networks is changing. Aberdeen's research shows that leading performers are moving towards an integrated view of global trade management, focusing on simultaneously optimizing physical, financial and information flows and networks in order to achieve competitive advantage.

Logistics

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding logistics and freight and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering perishables and manufactured goods in a more timely and efficient manner than ever before through logistics solutions. New technologies that provide information during local and global shipments are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As transportation and distribution services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using logistics and cargo solutions to power their supply chains.