Technology

A Focus on Planning Helps Castrol Reduce Inventory, Improve Service

May 1, 2005

Jean V. Murphy, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Castrol's European operation faced a common supply-chain conundrum: excess inventory and poor customer service. A new planning department separate from execution, coupled with technology from ToolsGroup, got the company's supply chain back on track.

Cannondale Bicycle Improves Inventory Control, Modeling Capability

May 1, 2005

Jean V. Murphy, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

A conversation with John Nafis, manager of the supply chain at Cannondale Bicycle Corp., headquartered in Bethel, Conn.

The Logistics of Sourcing In China: Is There a Knot In the New Silk Road?

May 1, 2005

Low-cost labor is driving the stampede of manufacturers to China, but they must also consider the logistics implications of a longer supply chain and under-developed local infrastructure.

Wireless Evolution Continues to Add Value To Logistics Operations

May 1, 2005

Jean V. Murphy, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

As the cost and complexity of wireless solutions comes down, even the smallest companies are taking advantage of mobile communications, while early adopters are finding new ways to leverage their wireless networks.

Unraveling WEEE, The EU's 2005 E-Waste Regulation, and Just Why You Should Care

April 1, 2005

Alan Scroope and Anne Patterson

What if You're 'Married' to Your ERP, But Need 'Best-of-Breed' Capabilities?

April 1, 2005

Tom Dziersk

Philips Announces Major RFID Project in Its Semiconductor Division

April 1, 2005

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Supply-Chain Execution: Globalization Spurs New Ideas in Software, Services

April 1, 2005

Shippers today want more from their execution vendors, who are responding with systems that address outsourcing, security, data flow and new trade regulations.

Retailers Starting to Get It Right-at the Store Level

April 1, 2005

Kathleen Hickey

Retailers have been investing in supply chain technology for some time. Now they need to take it to the next level: the store. New technology advancements are making it possible for retailers to cut logistics costs significantly while dramatically improving customer service.

SPX: Getting Suppliers in Line Means Starting Small, But Thinking Big

April 1, 2005

A large industrial-products manufacturer works to bring its supplier base into the 21st Century, but not through the use of expensive EDI systems.

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.