Technology

Ryder is Life of the Party for Bacardi U.S.A.

August 1, 2004

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

An Agile Supply-chain Solution for Agilent from Webplan

August 1, 2004

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Vocollect Walks the Talk for Burris Logistics

August 1, 2004

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Net.Com Energizes Its Customer Service with Valdero Software

August 1, 2004

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

To Consolidate Spend, BAE Systems Had to First Clean Up Its Data

August 1, 2004

Jean V. Murphy, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

'Leaning' the Supply Chain: Like a Diet, It Never Ends

July 1, 2004

Russell W. Goodman, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

The notion of lean supply chains remains relevant even though the concept has been around for years. Like individuals in their battles of the bulge, enterprises face a never-ending fight against bloated processes and excessive inventory.

For Transportation Managers, The Devil Is in the Details

July 1, 2004

All it takes is one small slip-up to undermine a company's supply chain. Here are 10 tips on how to optimize transportation programs, and avoid the catastrophic • Fourth in the Best Practices series.

Ready or Not, RFID Mandates Are on Schedule For Jan. 1 Launch

July 1, 2004

Jean V. Murphy, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Despite lingering concerns over standards, reliability and cost, Wal-Mart, DOD and other major retailers are pushing ahead on first-stage mandates that will eventually lead to RFID-enabled supply chains.

Scotts Cultivates a Customer-Centric Supply-chain Strategy

July 1, 2004

The company acknowledges it was a "terrible supplier" of its line of highly seasonal lawn and garden products. It now has a whole new approach to working with retailers, matching supply with actual demand.

OSRAM SYLVANIA Shines Light On Supply-chain Operations

July 1, 2004

Jean V. Murphy, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

A conversation with Gregory Schmidt, vice president of logistics and business systems for OSRAM SYLVANIA.

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.