Supply chain planning - Articles - Page 75

Oracle Introduces Global Trade Intelligence Application

March 4, 2014

Oracle Corp. has introduced Oracle Global Trade Intelligence, a trade-analytics module designed to help companies make better use of global trade data.

The Science of Distribution Center Design

March 3, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Distribution center design has always been a key aspect of supply-chain management. Now it's becoming a "science." Russ Meller, vice president of research and development with Fortna, explains what that means.

Why Data Warehousing Needs to Be in the Cloud

February 27, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Data warehousing is ready for the cloud, say Tom French, founder and chief executive officer, and Sam Smith, client technology solutions, with Supply Chain Coach. They show how the technology can aid in the use of analytics for maintaining a multi-client, multi-year data warehouse.

Newgistics Inks Partnership With ShipStation for E-Commerce

February 26, 2014

Newgistics Inc.

Newgistics Inc., a provider of electronic-commerce software and systems for retailers and brands, has entered into a partnership with ShipStation, a Web-based shipping service for online merchants.

GS1 US Creates Data Hub for Access to Industry Standards

February 24, 2014

GS1 US

GS1 US has developed the GS1 US Data Hub. The new tool allows retailers, e-tailers, data pools, application developers and other providers to access detailed information associated with GS1 company prefixes.

Joe Andraski: An Incredible Supply Chain Journey

February 21, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Supply-chain veteran (and former logistics executive with Nabisco) Joe Andraski, founder of Collaborative Energizer LLC, talks about his life in supply chain, the lessons he's learned along the way, and his new book detailing his adventures.

How Serious Is the Supply Chain Talent Gap?

February 21, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

There is a serious and growing talent shortage in the supply chain profession. Art van Bodegraven of Discovery Executive Services discusses what's behind the talent gap and and how to address it.

This Supply Chain Goes Nuclear

February 21, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

All of a sudden, the future looks bright for nuclear power. Along with that rosy forecast, however, comes a raft of new challenges to the industry's global supply chain.

How PepsiCo Created a Plant With 'Near-Net-Zero' Impact

February 20, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

PepsiCo undertook the ambitious goal of transforming a Frito-Lay plant in Arizona into a facility with almost no net environmental impact. A finalist in the Supply Chain Innovation Award competition of CSCMP and SupplyChainBrain.

Commodity Procurement at Intel

February 20, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Intel senior commodity manager Suzanne Ralls discusses how processes that begin with the "ideal state" have helped simplify and improve commodity procurement at the company.