John Boyer Jr., president of J.E. Boyer Co. Inc., explains the basics of sales and operations planning, and details the benefits to be obtained from embracing the process within the organization.

Hard to believe, but profitability hasn't been the driving force behind sales and operations planning within most businesses - until now. Gregory Schlegel, adjunct professor of supply chain risk management at Lehigh University, explains why.

HighJump Software has acquired three strategic partners in China: Anchor Information Technology Ltd., Hentor and Hyrus.

UTi Worldwide Inc., a global supply chain services and solutions company, officially opened its new London operations in Heathrow, United Kingdom.

Gladson has joined with 1Worldsync to market an integrated application to brand owners for product-content management.

JDA Software Group Inc. has released a new version of its supply-chain planning suite for manufacturers, retailers and distributors.