Supply chain planning - Articles - Page 53

Quality Carriers Expands Into Charleston Market

September 30, 2014

Quality Carriers Inc., a North American-based bulk chemical carrier, has expanded into the Charleston, S.C. market through a partnership with sister company Boasso America Corp.

S&OP: Cutting Through the Confusion

September 30, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

With all the talk of sales and operations planning, companies still can't agree on exactly what the term means. Michael Uskert, managing vice president with Gartner, offers some clarity on the topic.

Janam Debuts Rugged Mini-Tablet for Android

September 29, 2014

Janam Technologies LLC

Janam Technologies LLC has launched the XT1, a rugged mini-tablet that supports, for the first time, the Android operating system.

Economic Forecasting: The View Through a Cloudy Crystal Ball

September 29, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Economists' predictions often disagree, but there's one thing they have in common: They're pretty much all wrong.

Tranztec Expands Integration Library of Transportation Apps

September 26, 2014

Tranztec Solutions Inc.

Tranztec Solutions Inc., a vendor of transportation-management software, has expanded its integration library to include additional transportation-related applications.

Using Science to Achieve Retail On-Shelf Availability

September 26, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Achieving forecast accuracy is both an art and a science. Rahul Tyagi, associate director of retail and CPG with TCS, explains how the science part can help companies to solve this thorny problem.

The 3D Printing Revolution: How It Will Affect Procurement Strategies

September 26, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

3D printing is one of the hottest technology developments in supply chain today. Is it for real?

Infor Offers New Software, Partners With Vendors

September 25, 2014

Infor

Infor has made a number of announcements of new products and partnerships with software vendors.

Oracle Unveils TMS and GTM in the Cloud; Issues Value Chain Execution App

September 25, 2014

Oracle Corp.

Oracle Corp. has introduced cloud versions of Oracle Transportation Management and Global Trade Management.

How to Plan for Disruptions in the Food Supply Chain

September 25, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

"Planning for disruption" can seem like a contradiction in terms, but there are measures that food companies can take to protect themselves from the inevitable crises that threaten to derail their supply chains, however unpredictable they might be, says Brian Benjamin, senior director of strategic accounts with Havi Global Solutions.