Technology

Traditional Supply-chain Solutions Don't Work for Contract Manufacturing Model

November 1, 2004

Jean V. Murphy-Global Logistics and Supply Chain Strategies

A conversation with Jeff Range, vice president of operations at net.com, Fremont, Calif.

More Than a Buzzword: Collaboration Is the Key to High-Performing Supply Chains

November 1, 2004

Excessive use of the word has made collaboration a tired concept in the minds of many. But not with these manufacturers, vendors, and industry experts. • Sixth in the Best Practices series.

Cascade Designs: Small Company Aims to Grow As Big as All Outdoors

November 1, 2004

"Thinking like a big company," the maker of specialty outdoor equipment makes the jump from outmoded information technology systems to demand-driven manufacturing.

Vertical Solutions for Straight Up Supply Chain Performance

October 1, 2004

Thomas A. Foster

Application vendors and logistics providers are finally getting the message: Manufacturers and retailers want vertical solutions that focus tightly on their industry challenges.

This Demand Signal Is Crystal Clear: Less Push, More Pull

October 1, 2004

Jean V. Murphy, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

The pressure is on for companies to employ demand-driven strategies - technologies and processes that can "sense" and communicate real-time demand across customers, suppliers and employees.

From Spreadsheets to Supply-chain Planning Implementation: How Sweet It Is!

October 1, 2004

Russell W. Goodman, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Sunsweet wanted a full suite of automated demand, inventory and supply planning functionality. With the volume of this year's "prune plum" crop significantly down, the ability to match supply with demand couldn't have come at a better time.

Revlon Plows Through Productivity Plateau Without New IT Investments

October 1, 2004

Jean V. Murphy-Global Logistics and Supply Chain Strategies

A conversation with Dave Laverty, vice president of Materials Management Worldwide, at Revlon Consumer Products Corp.

New Solutions Help Companies Find the Return In Returns Management

September 1, 2004

Jean V. Murphy, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Greater attention and respect come to returns management as companies learn to exploit its potential for saving money and generating a positive customer experience.

New Supply-chain Strategy Has Top Furniture Maker Sitting Pretty

September 1, 2004

Thomas A. Foster, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

The credo for this high-end office furniture designer and manufacturer is "good design is good business." That philosophy applies equally well to its supply-chain systems and logistics outsourcing strategy.

Using Supply-Chain Excellence to Build Brand Reputation

August 1, 2004

Brand awareness isn't just about product quality and saturation advertising. A smoothly functioning supply chain is a crucial element in winning customer loyalty.

Technology

The latest news, analysis and trends regarding technology solutions and their impact on supply chain management. New technologies in forecasting and demand planning, supply chain visibility, big data analytics, the internet of things (IoT), cloud and software as a service (SaaS), enterprise resource planning (ERP) and transportation management systems (TMS) and WMS are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are improving operations through their strategic use of supply chain technology solutions.