Technology

LeanLogistics Debuts On-Demand TMS for NetSuite Platform

December 4, 2012

LeanLogistics, a vendor of transportation-management system (TMS) software, has created the On-Demand TMS SuiteApp.

Consumers' Concern About Product Safety Impacts Manufacturers' Supply Chains

December 3, 2012

A survey that examines manufacturer and consumer perceptions about how products are made, sold, bought and consumed reveals a focus on quality, supply chains that are more transparent than ever but a decline in overall optimism, according to Underwriters Laboratories.

Cross-Border Supply Chain Finance Market Could Top $646Bn, Research Suggests

December 3, 2012

Demica

The cross-border supply chain finance market space for companies employing over 500 employees and which are domiciled in the UK, France and Germany is estimated to be more than â‚¬460bn, or about $646bn, according to Demica's latest research report.

Traditional ERP Wasn't Very User-Friendly, But That May Be Changing

December 3, 2012

Technology Evaluation Centers

ERP software was notorious for years for its tenuous usability, due to the software's overall complexity and lack of appropriate technical instrumentality to provide desired interface features. Not any more.

Customer Relationships Drive Growth at Jacobson Companies

December 3, 2012

Julian Duerschmidt, President, Strategic Sales, Jacobson Companies

Parcel, LTL Freight Shipping Seen as Key to Successful Supply Chains, Survey Finds

November 30, 2012

Kewill

Views of parcel and LTL freight shipping have been elevated in the minds of supply chain executives, according to a survey released by Kewill.

Improve Your Supply Chain Performance with Network Analytics

November 30, 2012

Siddharth Taparia, Senior Director of Portfolio and Strategic Marketing, SAP

In today's rapidly changing market, companies are increasingly competing on the efficiency, effectiveness and agility of their supply chains. Much has been written about the agility of Apple's supply chain - a recent article in The New York Times highlighted this when they described how Apple switched from plastic to glass screen six weeks before the launch - and in that time-frame they had to find a new supplier, perfect the fabrication of samples, and get to production-level volume. In a recent Gartner survey Apple was at the top of the list in key metrics, including inventory turns (Samsung's inventory turn was 17.1, while Apple's was 74.1).

Cost Modeling Can Dramatically Reduce Procurement Expense

November 30, 2012

Inside Supply Management

Projected cost modeling can help supply management organizations reduce procurement costs and generate information that could improve cost performance throughout the supply chain. Supply management professionals are aware that cost is often an important factor in making an informed business decision. And cost models can turn cost data into cost information, which can help organizations make better business decisions.

Combating Volatility and Forecast Error

November 30, 2012

Robert Byrne, CEO, Terra Technology

How to Extend the Life of Your Distribution Assets

November 30, 2012

Mike Perkins, VP Fulfillment and Manufacturing, L.L. Bean

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.