Technology

Enterprise IT Spending to Grow by 6 Percent in 2013, Research Finds

March 11, 2013

Total IT spending on hardware, software and IT services across 15 enterprise industries is forecasted to grow by 6 percent in 2013, to approximately $474bn, according to research by International Data Corporation (IDC).

CargoSphere Unveils Update of Global Rate Network

March 8, 2013

CargoSphere

CargoSphere, a cloud-based network for global freight-rate management for the ocean and air logistics industries, has developed version 4.0 of its CargoSphere Rate Network (CRN).

NewAge Software & Solutions Enters North American Market

March 8, 2013

NewAge Software & Solutions

NewAge Software & Solutions, a provider of software applications for freight forwarders and logistics companies, has entered the North American market.

How To Get Better Employee Buy-In for An LMS Implementation

March 8, 2013

David Frentzel, Vice President, Contract Logistics, APL Logistics

The English language is full of potentially polarizing statements. But few are more likely to inspire mixed feelings among DC professionals than some facsimile of this: "Our facility is getting a labor management system."

Ten Steps to Transforming the Supply Chain

March 8, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: For the better part of 40 years truly leading-edge firms have made supply chain design/redesign using network optimization models an integral part of their overall corporate strategy. The focus has gradually evolved from a myopic consideration of the number and location of warehouses to a comprehensive examination of the entire supply chain, from sources of raw materials to the customer. The principal impediments to success are myopic scope and failure to institutionalize the process. - Jeffrey J. Karrenbauer, President, Insight Inc.

PrimeRevenue Issues New Version of OpenSCi Supplier Platform

March 7, 2013

PrimeRevenue Inc.

PrimeRevenue Inc., creator of a hosted platform for global supply-chain finance, has released version 5.5 of its OpenSCi SCiSupplier platform.

Optimizing Inventory to Respond to Demand Variability

March 7, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: While much has been written about demand driven, daily demand variability drives operations crazy. Most current inventory planning and optimization applications are disconnected from daily reality resulting in operations relying on custom spreadsheets and tribal knowledge to reconcile the gaps between plan and actual. In addition, the inventory planning applications are often disconnected from the optimization applications (if implemented at all), further exacerbating the operations conundrum. - Rich Sherman, Supply Chain Discipline Expert at Trissential

UK Group Offers Degree in Supply Chain Management

March 7, 2013

Supply Chain Digital

The NOVUS Trust has launched a new logistics and supply chain degree in order to address the shortage of graduate talent in the supply chain and logistics industry. Sponsored by companies in the industry, the 4-year Logistics and Supply Chain Bachelors of Science degree course will "arm graduates with the tools they need for a successful career in the industry," starting with a guaranteed job from one of the course sponsors.

China Denies Status of World's Largest Trader

March 7, 2013

The China Post

China has a new status its government doesn't want - world's biggest trader. Trade data from both governments indicate China passed the United States last year in total imports and exports by a margin of $3.86tr to $3.8tr. That is about $44bn, or just over one percent of China's total.

Seven High-Tech & Electronics Supply Chain Priorities to Focus on in 2013

March 6, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: During 2012, high-tech industry executives recognized that optimizing supply chain operations is directly related to profitable growth, higher operating margins and capital efficiency - each of which helps create value. While new products matter, factors such as selection, price, availability and service also enhance the buying experience. - Gene Tyndall, Executive Vice President, Tompkins International

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.