supply chain quality

CBX Software Partners With SGS on Retail Quality and Compliance

February 10, 2016

CBX Software, a provider of sourcing-management applications to the retail industry, has joined with SGS, the global inspection, testing and verification body, to provide an integrated sourcing, quality, compliance and supply-chain service.

GS1 US Expands Advisory Services for Standards Implementation

February 9, 2016

GS1 US

GS1 US, an information-standards body, has expanded its Advisory Services offering.

Amber Road Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Recertification

November 23, 2015

Amber Road

Amber Road, a provider of global trade management (GTM) software, has achieved ISO 9001:2008 recertification for its proprietary process for collecting, translating, interpreting and updating country-specific trade regulations.

Automakers Are Viewing Safety Issues in the Rearview Mirror

October 19, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Automotive manufacturers have all the tools they need to detect safety issues in the early stages of vehicle production. The problem is, they're not making use of them.

Why Lean Six Sigma Can Make a Difference to Your Transportation Program

October 7, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Lean Six Sigma can be an intimidating concept for shippers to implement, even though it offers huge opportunities for eliminating waste and defects in service. George Abernathy, president and chief commercial officer of Transplace, explains how to get started.

ULA: Launching a World-Class Supply Chain

September 1, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

United Launch Alliance LLC is a joint venture of Lockheed Martin and The Boeing Co. Brad Houser, senior manager of supply chain operations, explains the company's mission, and how it crafts a supply chain that's geared toward absolute reliability in support of rocket launch services for government and the private sector.

Disruptive Technology and Supply-Chain Excellence at 3M

October 15, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Scott Olson, vice president of manufacturing and supply chain services with 3M, describes the company's approach to "disruptive technology," as well as the structure of its Center of Excellence.

Amber Road Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification

September 29, 2014

Amber Road

Amber Road, the vendor of global trade-management (GTM) software, has once more achieved ISO 9001:2008 quality certification for its Global Knowledge Update Process.