Technology

Ahold USA Enlists FoodLink as Purchasing Platform for Fresh Foods, Floral Products

September 13, 2012

FoodLink will become the online buying platform for all fresh produce, meat, seafood, deli and floral category purchasing across more than 750 stores operated by Ahold USA.

VP Quote: TradeStone Has Enhanced Accuracy, Communication and Visibility

September 13, 2012

Challenge: A southern-based retailer/wholesaler was operating four distinct divisions (auto, industrial, office products and electronics). Each division was sourcing independently and most private brands buying was done through agents, which led to higher costs, quality check issues and limited visibility. Quote requests were also being stored in various formats, (spreadsheets, emails, etc) making tracking and organizing a cumbersome issue.

Cortera Launches B2B Purchase Insights Service for Sales, Marketing and Finance

September 12, 2012

Cortera

Cortera has launched a B2B Purchase Insights offering, enabling sales, marketing and finance executives to better research and understand their customers, prospects and suppliers.

Transplace Integrates Truckload Benchmarking Data With LLamaSoft App

September 12, 2012

Transplace

Transplace, the North American-based third-party logistics provider, is integrating its truckload benchmarking data into the Supply Chain Guru software of LLamasoft.

Zebra Uses Own Technology to Track Its Own Assets

September 12, 2012

RFID Journal

Zebra Technologies has put its own real-time location system (RTLS) technology to work at two of its warehouses - one in Vernon Hills, Ill., and a second in Heerenveen, the Netherlands. The solution saves time employees previously spent locating the proper place for loads of picked goods (approximately three minutes per load), says Gary Meekma, Zebra's senior manager of warehouse operations, while also reducing the amount of space required to stage each load by about 40 percent.

Kewill Issues Update of Order-Management, e-Invoicing App

September 11, 2012

Kewill

Kewill has developed a new version of its Web-based application for order management. The update of EasyTrade Web Edition allows open-community collaboration between companies and suppliers, enabling the electronic exchange of orders and e-invoices.

Driving a 30 Percent Inventory Reduction and Improved Collaboration

September 11, 2012

Challenge: A leading US wireless communications provider experienced tremendous growth, especially with the transition into smartphones and tablets, creating imbalances within its supply chain driving inventory build-up across 3,000 retail locations and 3 distribution centers. The company identified opportunities to link retail store replenishment with the procurement plan to reduce safety stock, accelerate inventory turns and boost in-stock performance. Through its use of Logility Voyager Solutions, the wireless provider is able to leverage a comprehensive supply chain plan increasing visibility and collaboration across departments.

Eight Leading Companies to Compete for Supply Chain Innovation Award at Annual CSCMP Conference

September 10, 2012

CSCMP & SupplyChainBrain

Eight corporate teams that demonstrated how their supply chain practices reduced costs, streamlined processes, saved energy, and improved operating efficiencies are finalists in the eighth annual Supply Chain Innovation Award competition presented by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals and SupplyChainBrain.

Jeeves Information Systems Opens North American Headquarters in Chicago

September 10, 2012

Jeeves Information Systems AB

Jeeves Information Systems AB, a developer of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for small and medium-sized businesses, has established a new headquarters for its North American operations in Chicago.

Trimble Acquiring Transportation Software Provider TMW Systems

September 7, 2012

Trimble

Trimble, a vendor of applications to aid field and mobile workers in business and government, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TMW Systems Inc.

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.