Facility Location Planning

Supply Chain Challenges in Emerging Markets

August 14, 2014

Global companies increasingly view emerging markets not only as a source of supply but also as a source of sales. Clive Geldard, group vice president for retail and supply chain at Solving Efeso, discusses supply chain challenges that these markets present and steps companies can take to improve performance.

Oman's Logistics Market Predicted to Exceed $12Bn by 2017

August 14, 2014

Frost & Sullivan

The nascent transportation and logistics market in Oman is expected to see steady growth over the next five to seven years due to planned investments in logistics infrastructure and industrial development in the country. Widespread opportunities for integrated logistics service providers that offer end-to-end logistics solutions will arise in certain industries such as chemicals.

The Logistics Challenges of Manufacturing in Mexico

August 11, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

A conversation with Matt Hamson, chief executive officer of Coronado Logistics Inc.

Supply Chain Challenges in Emerging Markets

August 7, 2014

Clive Geldard, Group VP-Retail & Supply Chain, Solving Efeso

Supply Chain Strategy and the Boardroom

August 7, 2014

Steve Mayhew, Principal Consultant, Solving Efeso

Supply Chain Modeling and Optimization in a Global Business

August 7, 2014

Ruud Somers, Director-Global Network Design, TE Connectivity

At The Hershey Company, Data Drives Supply-Chain Redesign

August 6, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

The company continues its relentless efforts to streamline and optimize its supply chain, deploying an application from LLamasoft to engage in predictive analytics and modeling.

100 Great Supply Chain Partners 2014: A Handshake ... as Good as a Contract!

August 6, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

It's fair to say that some mouths dropped in some quarters when word got out that the vice president of supply chain for McDonald's in the UK said he had handshakes rather than formal contracts with key suppliers. In dispensing with the written word, the fast-food chain formed long-term relationships with its partners in food, packaging and distribution, and included them in planning – even helping to set prices and volumes. Said Warren Anderson, "We don’t have contracts, but we do have our very assured supply partnerships with our food and paper suppliers," he said. "A gentleman’s handshake is just as powerful here."

Trends in Inventory Optimization

August 5, 2014

John Sharkey, Sr. VP of Supply Chain Consulting, Spinnaker

Tactical Transportation Planning and Backhaul Optimization

August 5, 2014

Sara Curtis, Principal Consultant, Peak 5 Consulting

Facility Location Planning

The latest news, analysis, services and systems for facility location planning and network design and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are planning their location of facilities and the underlying transportation network in order to deliver goods in a more timely and efficient manner than ever before. New technologies are transforming the way companies search for and choose the right location for a facility in a region — allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using facility location planning solutions to power their supply chains.