Technology

AMR Picks 25 Supply Chains That Actually Pull Demand Rather Than Push It

January 1, 2005

Thomas A. Foster- Global Logistics and Supply Chain Strategies

To meet the ranking's exacting criteria, these companies' supply chains had to be driven by demand forecasting, use cutting edge technology and produce industry leading financial results.

Debunking 10 Myths of RFID to Find the Real Promise Behind the Technology

January 1, 2005

Greg Gilbert

Supply-Chain Managers' Dilemma: Balancing Long-Term Value With Need to Control Cost

December 1, 2004

While many companies curb investments in new supply-chain systems and process change, some take the long view. They're spending now, to realize big payoffs later.

CooperVision Scales Up Logistics Operations To Keep Pace With Rapid Growth

December 1, 2004

Jean V. Murphy- Global Logistics and Supply Chain Strategies

CooperVision was rapidly growing its contact lens business even before recent acquisitions that added significant new volume. Fortunately, the company already had a plan to increase and improve its logistics capabilities well under way.

Road Map Details Three Phases in Building a Truly Lean Enterprise

November 1, 2004

Don Klaiss

Traditional Supply-chain Solutions Don't Work for Contract Manufacturing Model

November 1, 2004

Jean V. Murphy-Global Logistics and Supply Chain Strategies

A conversation with Jeff Range, vice president of operations at net.com, Fremont, Calif.

More Than a Buzzword: Collaboration Is the Key to High-Performing Supply Chains

November 1, 2004

Excessive use of the word has made collaboration a tired concept in the minds of many. But not with these manufacturers, vendors, and industry experts. • Sixth in the Best Practices series.

Cascade Designs: Small Company Aims to Grow As Big as All Outdoors

November 1, 2004

"Thinking like a big company," the maker of specialty outdoor equipment makes the jump from outmoded information technology systems to demand-driven manufacturing.

Vertical Solutions for Straight Up Supply Chain Performance

October 1, 2004

Thomas A. Foster

Application vendors and logistics providers are finally getting the message: Manufacturers and retailers want vertical solutions that focus tightly on their industry challenges.

This Demand Signal Is Crystal Clear: Less Push, More Pull

October 1, 2004

Jean V. Murphy, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

The pressure is on for companies to employ demand-driven strategies - technologies and processes that can "sense" and communicate real-time demand across customers, suppliers and employees.

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.