Inventory management - Articles - Page 28

Radisys Closes the Outsourcing Communications Gap

August 8, 2014

The maker of wireless infrastructure opted to outsource its manufacturing to Asia. In the process, it was confronted with a host of problems related to a lack of visibility and poor communications with the chosen partner. It was time to automate the process, and get everybody on the same page.

How Schenker Integrates Data in Its Foreign Trade Zones

August 8, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Spreadsheets and manual processes weren't sufficient to allow the global logistics provider to reconcile inventories within its FTZs. It needed a single platform to provide the necessary integration and visibility.

What's Going Wrong at Sears Now?

August 8, 2014

Chicago Business

The more merchandise a department store carries, the better. Broad inventory filled with brand names boosts a retailer's chances of "giving the lady what she wants"- the key to success, according to none other than Marshall Field. So it can't be a good sign that Converse Inc. has stopped selling shoes to Sears Holdings Corp.

In Managing Its Service Supply Chain, Nutanix Doesn't Think Small

August 8, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Anticipating dramatic growth in its business, the 2009 high-tech start-up acquired an optimization tool that could easily scale up in the years ahead - yet deliver a full range of services in the meantime.

Canada's Rules Mandating Grain Shipments Off Track, Railways Say

August 7, 2014

Calgary Herald

The heads of Canada's two national railways say there's no need for "burdensome and ill-advised" new federal measures meant to speed up deliveries of grain on the Prairies.

In the World of Perishables, Forecast Accuracy Is Key

August 6, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Granarolo, the leading Italian producer of dairy and milk products, was faced with the challenge of accurately forecasting demand for its highly perishable products – especially in the critical and difficult-to-manage area of promotions.

At The Hershey Company, Data Drives Supply-Chain Redesign

August 6, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

The company continues its relentless efforts to streamline and optimize its supply chain, deploying an application from LLamasoft to engage in predictive analytics and modeling.

The Role of SCM in Reputation and Brand Management

August 5, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Supply chain performance has a big impact on consumers' perception of a company and its brand, says Bill Tomasi of IBS. He suggests that companies need to more actively incorporate SCM into their brand protection strategies.

Inventory Optimization: A Progress Report

August 1, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Inventory optimization: Old in concept, but new in application. Chris Russell, vice president of Logility, discusses trends in the use of the practice, especially from a multi-echelon perspective.

JDA Concentrates Focus on Global 3PL Market

July 31, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

JDA Software recently formed a new global 3PL business unit to focus on sales and product development for this market sector. Unit leader Peter van Merode discusses the strategy behind this move and shares views on the global 3PL market.