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Three Problems in Manufacturing That Impact Productivity and Profitability

July 20, 2017

Despite the advanced technology now available, there are still three key issues that adversely affect manufacturers of all types and sizes: data management, inventory, and gross margin.

A.I. Starts to Deliver in the Enterprise, at Last

July 13, 2017

Computerworld

Computers soon could deliver smarter healthcare to patients at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH).

Buying Slack Could Give Amazon Another Enterprise Toehold

June 23, 2017

Computerworld

Online retail giant Amazon is apparently interested in scooping up collaboration firm Slack Technologies - a possibility that could give Amazon a more direct entry into the enterprise.

Five Ways to Kickstart Your Business Automation and Technology Plans

May 9, 2017

CIO

The first quarter has ended, yet your company has yet to get its arms around how to leverage technology to compete, remain in business and improve the customer experience. Let's explore some key recommendations that all businesses should be considering as they embark on the ever-changing business technology landscape.

How an ERP Debacle Triggered Supply-Chain Transformation at Finning Canada

May 8, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The exclusive distributor of Caterpillar equipment and parts in Canada runs into a brick wall when attempting to implement a new ERP system. But the crisis ends up driving supply-chain transformation.

Opinion: Why You Should Build Your Supply Chain From the Customer Up

May 3, 2017

Martin Verwijmeren, co-founder and CEO, MP Objects

Supply chain orchestration has many benefits for customers and businesses.

TouchPath Extends WMS System With 'Power-Picking' Control Center

January 4, 2017

TouchPath

Supply chain solutions provider TouchPath is extending its TouchWMS warehouse management system with the addition of a "power picking" control center, the technology company has announced. The first TouchWMS Control Centre user - an unnamed international components manufacturer - reports early pick productivity increases of up to 50 percent as a result, according to TouchPath.

Organics Raising the Steaks for Food Manufacturing

November 15, 2016

Dave Gustovich, Area VP, NetSuite's Manufacturing Center of Excellence

Consumer appetites for organic foods are at an all-time high. As grocery shoppers buy more goods labeled as organic, pesticide-free, non-GMO and other attributes of healthier foods, food manufacturers need to adapt to the complex challenges of the organic products supply chain.

How to Manage Complexity Across the Supply Chain

October 7, 2016

Andy Smith of GENCO, a FedEx Company

To better manage supply chain complexity, it is imperative to gain visibility into logistics operations and eliminate informational blind spots.

TrueCommerce Issues EDI App for Microsoft Dynamics NAV

October 6, 2016

TrueCommerce

TrueCommerce has made available its electronic data interchange (EDI) application for Microsoft Dynamics NAV in the North American and European market.