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10 Speedbumps To Global Supply Chain Velocity-And 10 Solutions
The shift of manufacturing to China and elsewhere is lengthening supply lines and complicating the job of logistics managers. Here are some of the major problems that result-and some proposed cures.
3rdwave Puts Virtual Inventory Visibility on the Table for Atalanta
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Deere Harvests $1bn in Inventory Savings with SmartOps MIPO
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How to Build A Supply Chain For All Seasons
Companies use smart logistics strategies and the latest in technology to help predict and meet seasonal demand, but getting it right is still an art.
Inventory Optimization Is a Delicate Balancing Act to Cut Costs Yet Keep Service Levels Up
Afraid to let safety stocks get too low, companies often get overwhelmed by their inventory. New ideas, processes and technologies in inventory management can solve that.
A Focus on Planning Helps Castrol Reduce Inventory, Improve Service
Castrol's European operation faced a common supply-chain conundrum: excess inventory and poor customer service. A new planning department separate from execution, coupled with technology from ToolsGroup, got the company's supply chain back on track.
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Cannondale Bicycle Improves Inventory Control, Modeling Capability
A conversation with John Nafis, manager of the supply chain at Cannondale Bicycle Corp., headquartered in Bethel, Conn.
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Advanced Order Fulfillment Requires Warehouses With 'On Demand' Capability
Increased offshore manufacturing coupled with growing demands for more customized products and rapid delivery require a more flexible order-fulfillment model. Supply-chain strategists and solution providers are responding to this challenge.
National Instruments Faced Supply Challenges With Global Expansion
A conversation with Rob Porterfield, director of supply-chain management and international operations at National Instruments.
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3PLs On The Rise: Smaller Firms Prove Big Isn't Always Better
While logistics outsourcing may seem like a mature business concept, five smaller 3PLs show how new concepts, better technology and outstanding performance can bring new benefits to companies open to fresh ideas.
Loading Dock Visibility Gives Retailers View of Inventory at All Times
A real-time view into inbound shipments helps retailers avoid stock-outs and other nightmares at a critical juncture - the point of sale.
Whether Building Block or Hurdle, VMI Generates Renewed Interest
Is vendor-managed inventory a boon to suppliers or another problem for them to overcome? Regardless of where you come down on that question, analysts say a confluence of forces is whipping up renewed interest in VMI.
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