Supply Chain Visibility

SkyBitz Unveils Asset-Management and Tracking Tool

October 8, 2014

SkyBitz, a maker of remote asset-tracking and information-management technology, has introduced the Falcon Series GXT2000.

LLamasoft Inks Data-Sharing Agreement With CLX Logistics

October 7, 2014

LLamasoft Inc.

LLamasoft Inc. the vendor of supply-chain design software, has joined with CLX Logistics LLC, a provider of logistics management, technology and supply-chain consulting services, to provide LLamasoft customers with data on European truckload, global ocean and global parcel shipments.

Arena Solutions Adds Two Modules to PLM Platform

October 7, 2014

Arena Solutions

Arena Solutions' fall 2014 release of its product lifecycle management (PLM) applications includes two new modules, Arena Scribe and Arena DataExtract, as well as enhancements to Arena Quality.

Oracle Debuts Analytics Cloud, Cloud Apps 9

October 7, 2014

Oracle Corp.

Oracle Corp. has introduced Oracle Analytics Cloud, a portfolio of applications providing business intelligence and analytics for both traditional and big data.

Forty Percent of Manufacturers Have No Visibility Into Their Manufacturing Processes, Study Says

October 6, 2014

Ubisense

Lack of visibility into their manufacturing processes is cited as manufacturers' most prevalent issue, according to a survey by Ubisense, a provider of location intelligence solutions. The survey, conducted by SME and Manufacturing Engineering Media, says 40 percent of manufacturers have no visibility into the real-time status of their manufacturing processes.

PLM Moves to the Cloud ... Gradually

October 6, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The world of product lifecycle management (PLM) has been turned upside down by a raft of technological breakthroughs.

Visibility to Integrate Better Quality Data Top Technology Concern of Global Shipping Professionals, Survey Finds Technology Priorities, Challenges

October 3, 2014

Inttra

The global logistics and shipping industry's top technology priority is improving supply chain visibility capabilities to integrate higher quality data, according to a survey conducted for INTTRA, the multi-carrier e-commerce network for ocean shipping.

ALK's PC-MILER Approved for Use With McLeod, TMW

October 1, 2014

ALK Technologies

The PC-MILER 28 application from ALK Technologies, a vendor of truck routing and navigation software, has been tested and approved for use with McLeod Software's LoadMaster and PowerBroker products. McLeod is a provider of transportation-management and mapping software.

Aljex Debuts Event Manager App for Shipment Management

September 30, 2014

Aljex Software Inc.

Aljex Software Inc. has introduced Event Manager, an application that allows brokers and dispatchers to resolve unsettled issues related to shipments.

S&OP: Cutting Through the Confusion

September 30, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

With all the talk of sales and operations planning, companies still can't agree on exactly what the term means. Michael Uskert, managing vice president with Gartner, offers some clarity on the topic.

Supply Chain Visibility

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding supply chain visibility and its impact on supply chain management. New technologies in supply chain visibility 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 supply chain visibility solutions for real-time insight, risk management and supply chain optimization.