Global Logistics

DIRECTV's Journey from Manual to Automated Forecasting

December 29, 2014

DIRECTV’s service depends on equipment imported from Asia and forward-positioned in 250 locations to support home installations. Having long used Microsoft Excel to forecast demand, the company had a rocky journey to an automated forecasting system from SAP. Randy Sullivan discusses lessons learned and ultimate benefits.

Do Backward-Looking KPIs Have a Place in S&OP?

December 29, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Backward-looking KPIs, especially those on safety stock, are a necessity in successful S&OP processes, says Erik Hjerpe of TreeHouse Foods, a private-brand food manufacturer. He explains why this is so and how TreeHouse employs a variety of safety stock strategies.

Freight Rates for Container Cargo Still Falling, But at Slower Pace

December 29, 2014

Drewry

Container freight rates for cargoes moving under contracts on major East-West routes have continued to erode, but at a slower pace than previously, according to the results of Drewry's Benchmarking Club.

CargoWise Integrates Container Tracking From VelaTrack

December 24, 2014

WiseTech Global

WiseTech Global, creator of the CargoWise One supply-chain management platform, has entered into an integration partnership with VelaTrack.

Syspro USA Adds Voyage, Container Tracking App to ERP Offering

December 23, 2014

Syspro USA

Syspro USA, a provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for on-premise, mobile and cloud-based use, has released a new supply-chain management application for global manufacturers and distributors.

UTi Worldwide Teams With Changjiu Logistics in China

December 23, 2014

UTi Worldwide Inc.

UTi Worldwide Inc., a global provider of supply-chain services, has entered into a strategic partnership with Beijing Changjiu Logistics Co., Ltd., to serve the logistics requirements of original equipment manufacturers and suppliers in China's automotive market.

Advances in New Product Forecasting

December 23, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

New product forecasting is one of the toughest demand management challenges, especially for the 15 to 20 percent of product launches that are "revolutionary." Charlie Chase, advisory industry consultant at SAS, explains how advances in technology are improving this process.

Mexico, Brazil and Argentina Bright Spots in Overall Dim Manufacturing Picture in Latin America This Year

December 23, 2014

MAPI Foundation

A manufacturing production index for Latin America as a whole is expected to show this year experienced no growth - instead, it is forecast to decline a slight 0.1 percent. This challenging regional picture masks sizable differences across countries, however. The poor performance of the index published by the Manufacturers' Alliance for Productivity and Innovation Foundation is explained by recessions in Brazil and Argentina that have offset the good performance of Mexican factories.

The Practical Approach to S&OP

December 22, 2014

Logility

C.H. Robinson Reaches Agreement to Acquire Freightquote.com

December 22, 2014

C.H. Robinson

C.H. Robinson has reached agreement to acquire Freightquote.com, Inc. for $365m in cash.

Global Logistics

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