Technology

Point of sale is "where the facts are" that help retailers readjust orders to accommodate sales peaks and valleys that may be predictable but aren't always intuitive.

Growing Complexity Of Global Supply Chains Challenges Companies,Technology Vendors

April 1, 2004

Jean V. Murphy- Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

For "complexity masters," the world can be a dependable supplier and profitable market. But lackluster business performance is an unpleasant side effect for companies ill prepared for globalization and mounting value-chain complexity.

ImagePoint Scores Savings With Strategic Sourcing

March 1, 2004

Jean V. Murphy-Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

A conversation with Steve Hammond, chief information officer at ImagePoint Inc., the nation's largest sign company.

Contract Management Helps Ensure That Negotiated Savings Reach Bottom Line

March 1, 2004

Jean V. Murphy- Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

As corporations turn a strategic eye on sourcing operations, they increasingly realize the need to better manage and enforce their numerous contracts. In may ways, this is old news for transportation and logistics, where contract management tools and processes already are well established, though still underused.

The 12 Cardinal Sins of ERP Implementation

February 1, 2004

Richard G. Ligus, Rockford Consulting Group

How Your Supply Chain Can Build or Destroy Your Brand

February 1, 2004

Bret Kinsella, Sapient and Joseph Benson (brand strategist)

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.