Technology

Germany's Metro Group says RFID, smart shelves, intelligent scales and other technologies bring efficiencies to the retail industry. But to hone those innovations, the initiative, launched in 2003, must go on.

Shippers Get a Break From Supply Chain Gridlock, But Relief May Be Temporary

February 1, 2006

Companies are rushing to take advantage of low-cost country sourcing, but the right processes and technology must be in place before expected savings can be realized.

Global Sourcing Benefits Can Be Jeopardized By Unanticipated Supply Chain Costs

February 1, 2006

Jean V. Murphy, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Companies are rushing to take advantage of low-cost country sourcing, but the right processes and technology must be in place before expected savings can be realized.

Technology

The latest news, analysis and trends regarding technology solutions and their impact on supply chain management. New technologies in forecasting and demand planning, supply chain visibility, big data analytics, the internet of things (IoT), cloud and software as a service (SaaS), enterprise resource planning (ERP) and transportation management systems (TMS) and WMS are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are improving operations through their strategic use of supply chain technology solutions.