Supply Chain Planning & Optimization

billFLO Launches Cash-Flow Management for Small Businesses

October 14, 2010

An Introduction to the Sustainability Consortium

October 14, 2010

Senior adviser Kevin Dooley traces the history of the initiative, and details its ongoing efforts in devising a standardized method of sustainability reporting for consumer product manufacturers.

Some Recent Trends in Green Packaging

October 14, 2010

SupplyChainBrain

Galen Killam, director of business development with EcoLogic LLC, discusses the development of an additive that makes plastic biodegradable in landfills, providing an alternative to consumer products companies when recycling isn't feasible.

How Industry Is Taking Action on Sustainability

October 14, 2010

SupplyChainBrain

Paul Tasner, vice president of supply chain and sustainability with the Reclipse Group Inc., challenges some of the assumptions that have grown up around the concept of "green" business operations.

New Book Examines Science of 'X-treme Supply Chain Management'

October 13, 2010

Sterling Commerce

Kinaxis Issues New Edition of RapidResponse for S&OP

October 13, 2010

Kinaxis

Focus on Your Business Chain

October 13, 2010

SupplyChainBrain

The term "supply chain" doesn't say it all, according to Reclipse Group president Susan Rosin and CEO Nigel Johnson. They offer a new term which encompasses all of the business processes that are ripe for collaboration, both inside and outside the organization.

New Ideas for Coping With Demand Volatility

October 13, 2010

SupplyChainBrain

Lean strategies can be of great value in aligning supply with demand in uncertain times, but only if they are implemented in the correct way, says Chris Cookson, vice president of supply chain and operations with Verical.

How Are You Managing Your Marketing Supply Chain?

October 13, 2010

SupplyChainBrain

It's an aspect of business that doesn't always get full attention from management, says Mike Perez, vice president of marketing and business development with NVISION. But the marketing supply chain offers lots of opportunities for cost savings and improved efficiencies.

Entertainment Supply Chains Are Going Digital -- But Not Completely

October 13, 2010

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Digital technology is growing in leaps and bounds, but supply-chain managers will still have to cope with physical product for years to come, experts say.

Supply Chain Planning & Optimization

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding supply chain planning and optimization. New technologies in supply chain planning and optimization 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 planning tools and solutions for supply chain optimization.