EDI Communication (XML/EDI)

How Can We Manage the Supply Chain If We Cannot See?

March 17, 2015

Analyst Insight: The term "supply chain visibility" is bandied about, but it lacks a consistent definition. There are many forms of visibility and companies use the term with many different definitions. The first step is getting clear on the definition, and the second is gaining clarity on the technology options. While most companies have made progress in supply chain visibility within the four walls of the enterprise, today, supply chain visibility in the extended supply chain is still in its infancy. – Lora Cecere, Founder of Supply Chain Insights

Trace One, SGS Launch New Tool for Supply-Chain Visibility

March 13, 2015

Trace One

Trace One has joined with SGS to create an integrated platform that provides "farm-to-fork" visibility throughout the supply chain for brand owners, manufacturers and suppliers.

Take Control of Your Supply Chain Foundation

March 13, 2015

Jim O'Leary, Vice President of Product Strategy, EXTOL International

Last year, I attended a thought-provoking supply chain conference hosted by an industry analyst organization. The agenda was packed with interesting supply chain topics - cost-to-serve strategies, supply network optimization, S&OP integration, demand shaping tactics, etc. However, the event gave almost no attention to the foundation upon which advanced supply chain planning and execution strategies rest: supply chain integration.

Epicor Issues New Version of Eagle N Series, Acquires Insite Software

March 10, 2015

Epicor Software Corp.

Epicor Software Corp has released version 24.1 of the Epicor Eagle N series for retail business management.

Panasonic Develops New Version of Toughbook Mobile Computer

March 10, 2015

Panasonic

Panasonic has developed the Toughbook 54, the latest in its series of light, semi-rugged laptops.

Janam Partners With One Shop Wireless for 'Mobility in a Box'

March 9, 2015

Janam Technologies LLC

Janam Technologies LLC, a provider of rugged mobile computers for scanning barcodes and communicating wirelessly, has entered into a partnership with T-Mobile distributor One Shop Witness.

Moving Heavy Machinery in the Cloud

March 6, 2015

Challenge: With a supply chain spanning the farthest reaches of the globe, it wasn't uncommon for this heavy equipment manufacturer to lose sight of its shipments, resulting in frequent delivery delays and headaches for its dealers. Traditional point-to-point solutions were falling short in the supply chain.

enVista Teams With Modality Solutions for Cold-Chain Management

March 6, 2015

enVista

enVista, the supply-chain consulting and information-technology services firm, is partnering with Modality Solutions, which integrates cold-chain management systems for highly regulated industries.

How to Ensure Global Trade Compliance

March 5, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Exporters can get into serious trouble if they lack an effective trade-compliance program. Attorney Christos Linardakis, senior counsel with the Braumiller Law Group, shares some real-life stories of international sales gone wrong.

Meeting the Challenge of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods

March 5, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Enrique Castillo, president and chief operating officer of Fast Logistics Group, relates how the lead logistics provider adopted a sales and operations planning (S&OP) process to improve the reliability of delivery for major consumer-goods brands. A finalist in the SupplyChainBrain/CSCMP Supply Chain Innovation Award for 2014.

EDI Communication (XML/EDI)

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding electronic data interchange (EDI) and extensible markup language (XML) and their impact on supply chain management. New developments in EDI and XML communication - both formats for exchanging business data - are transforming the way companies operate 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 using EDI and XML communication for supply chain optimization.