Kurt C. HoffmanFrom Kurt C. HoffmanHomeBudget Conscious Shippers Help E-Logistics Firms Gain TractionE-logistics companies that survived the internet-bubble meltdown are experiencing a surge in business as shippers recognize the savings potential of their solutions and their hosted business model.August 1, 2002HomeFood Distributor Cures Supply-chain Indigestion With Visibility SolutionAtalanta, a major food importer and distributor, needed a new system to support its supply chain, but had been unable to find one that suited its complex operations. Then the company encountered a systems vendor whose roots are in the same type of food business.August 1, 2002HomeHandling Special Projects Gives Trucking Companies A Competitive EdgeTrucking companies that have presented themselves as solutions providers are living up to their marketing by meeting complex, specialized service requirements.June 1, 2002HomeWho's That Behind FosterGrant's Demand Planning?The manufacturer of Foster Grant sunglasses found that its old forecasting system was not configured to distinguish between orders placed in response to true demand versus those for promotions, rollouts, or other non-repeating events. Clearly, a change had to come.June 1, 2002HomeClout of 3PLs Grows as Their Services IncreaseBusinesses liberate capital funds and executive management talent by shifting financial and strategic planning duties to third-party service providers.April 1, 2002All LogisticsSnapple Found Handling Logistics In-house Left A Sour TasteWith industry giants invading the product niche that it created, the beverage maker turned to logistics outsourcing as a means to achieve a higher level of customer service, cost control and data integrity. Its attention now is focused on innovation and flavors.April 1, 2002HomeGlobal Growth of 3PLs Is in Response to Customer DemandProviding third-party logistics services isn't just local anymore, and it isn't piecemeal. Customers want global reach from providers who either can manage the entire supply chain or bring visibility to all of it.March 1, 2002HomeSurviving and Thriving After A Supply Chain Perfect StormBrimming with overconfidence, Helmac Products undertook a corporate relocation, an acquisition and an ERP installation within an eight-month period. Numerous problems ensued, but with the help of consultants the household goods distributor is back on track and growing at a 46 percent annual rate.November 1, 2001HomeReal-time Location Systems Take Asset Tracking To New LevelTechnology that uses radio frequency identification devices and remote readers to track inventory and other assets in real time is just beginning to gain traction within large companies, but real-time location systems have many uses within the supply chain and may eventually become a standard part of the infrastructure.October 1, 2001HomeDunlop Stops 'Pushing' Tires At Plant in South AfricaOut of step with the "pull" of market demand, the manufacturer found that inventory optimization software enabled it to roll out more accurate forecasts.October 1, 2001Page 1 of 4Next Page
