Technology

It's Mid-Year Supply-Chain and Logistics Checkup Time. Let's See How You're Doing.

July 1, 2004

Scott Elliff, Capital Consulting & Management Inc.

Thinking Outside The Outsourcing Box: It's All About Business Process and Service

June 1, 2004

Jeff Solinger

Advanced Order Fulfillment Requires Warehouses With 'On Demand' Capability

June 1, 2004

Jean V. Murphy- Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Increased offshore manufacturing coupled with growing demands for more customized products and rapid delivery require a more flexible order-fulfillment model. Supply-chain strategists and solution providers are responding to this challenge.

Better Forecasting, S&OP Support Transformation At Campbell's Soup

June 1, 2004

Jean V. Murphy, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

A conversation with Mike Mastroianni, vice president of North American planning and operations at Campbell's Soup Co.

Virtual Networks of Consultants Offer Very Real Expertise

May 1, 2004

Karen Hawks & Thomas McKenna

MIT Professor Sees Promise In Supply-Chain Modeling

May 1, 2004

Jean V. Murphy- Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

A conversation with Jeremy Shapiro, professor of operations research and management emeritus in the Sloan School of Management at the Massachusetts Institute for Technology.

Supply-chain Software Developers' Strategies For Consistent Profitability

May 1, 2004

Russell W. Goodman- Global Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Despite the obvious differences between software developers and the customers they serve, fundamentally they too are running businesses. Quite aside from the 'winning' qualities of their products, these companies need sound business practices to ensure profitability quarter after quarter.

Data Synchronization Will Ease Headaches, Save Big Bucks In Retail Supply Chain

May 1, 2004

Jean V. Murphy- Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Thousands of hours and millions of dollars are spent each year by retailers and CPG companies to resolve conflicts and discrepancies caused by mis-matched and out-of-date item data. Now, all that is about to change.

Seeing Is Managing:Maintaining Visibility in the Supply Chain

May 1, 2004

Here's what the best companies are doing, in making sure they retain visibility over products and information in the chain. • Third in the Best Practices series.

Discount Retailer Doesn't Skimp On Supply-chain Investments

May 1, 2004

Fast-growing Dollar General Corp. undercuts Wal-Mart on prices, even as it spends heavily on new systems to enhance transportation, warehousing and supplier links.

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.