EDI Communication (XML/EDI)

Tecsys Issues Visual Metrics Performance Measurement Suite

April 1, 2015

Tecsys Inc. has introduced Visual Metrics Performance Measurement Suite, a tool that provides performance analytics and dashboards for the organization's entire supply chain.

A High-Level View of the Radisys Supply Chain

March 31, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

As director of sales and operations planning with Radisys Corp., Lisa Aleman has multiple responsibilities for managing the company's supply chain. She underscores the importance of having oversight of both supply and demand.

Supply Vision Issues New Version of TMS Application

March 25, 2015

Supply Vision Inc.

Supply Vision Inc., a provider of cloud-based software for logistics companies, has released version 2.0 its transportation-management application.

Barcoding Inc. Partners With B2M Solutions for Data Analytic

March 25, 2015

Barcoding Inc.

Barcoding Inc. has entered into a partnership with B2M Solutions to provide data analytics tools.

Cargomatic Debuts System to Ease Congestion at Southern Calif. Ports

March 19, 2015

Cargomatic

Cargomatic, provider of an app connecting shippers with small-fleet trucking companies, has devised an operating system aimed at alleviating congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, as well as points beyond.

VMI Transforms the Healthcare System in Zimbabwe

March 19, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Dr. Abdourahmane Diallo, director of health systems strengthening with John Snow Inc., and Walter Proper, JSI's director of public health task order, relate the story of how a vendor-managed inventory (VMI) system improved Zimbabwean citizens' access to critical healthcare. A finalist in the SupplyChainBrain/CSCMP Supply Chain Innovation Award for 2014.

How Can We Manage the Supply Chain If We Cannot See?

March 17, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: The term "supply chain visibility" is bandied about, but it lacks a consistent definition. There are many forms of visibility and companies use the term with many different definitions. The first step is getting clear on the definition, and the second is gaining clarity on the technology options. While most companies have made progress in supply chain visibility within the four walls of the enterprise, today, supply chain visibility in the extended supply chain is still in its infancy. – Lora Cecere, Founder of Supply Chain Insights

Trace One, SGS Launch New Tool for Supply-Chain Visibility

March 13, 2015

Trace One

Trace One has joined with SGS to create an integrated platform that provides "farm-to-fork" visibility throughout the supply chain for brand owners, manufacturers and suppliers.

Take Control of Your Supply Chain Foundation

March 13, 2015

Jim O'Leary, Vice President of Product Strategy, EXTOL International

Last year, I attended a thought-provoking supply chain conference hosted by an industry analyst organization. The agenda was packed with interesting supply chain topics - cost-to-serve strategies, supply network optimization, S&OP integration, demand shaping tactics, etc. However, the event gave almost no attention to the foundation upon which advanced supply chain planning and execution strategies rest: supply chain integration.

Epicor Issues New Version of Eagle N Series, Acquires Insite Software

March 10, 2015

Epicor Software Corp.

Epicor Software Corp has released version 24.1 of the Epicor Eagle N series for retail business management.

EDI Communication (XML/EDI)

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding electronic data interchange (EDI) and extensible markup language (XML) and their impact on supply chain management. New developments in EDI and XML communication - both formats for exchanging business data - are transforming the way companies operate 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 using EDI and XML communication for supply chain optimization.