EDI Communication (XML/EDI)

Peru's Largest Retail Pharmacy Chain Aims to Get Even Larger

December 19, 2014

InkaFarma has an ambitious plan to nearly double the number of stores it operates in Peru, with an emphasis on opening up new locations in some of the country's remotest areas. To make that happen, the company needed both a new, automated distribution center and a warehouse-management system with which to run it.

How Technology Is Impacting M2M Apps

December 18, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Technology is having a big impact on machine-to-machine applications, says Terra Bastolich, vice president of sales for North America with NetComm Wireless. She offers her views on the evolution of M2M, and talks about how it ties in with global supply-chain management.

How HD Supply Automated the Complex Task of Supplier Governance

December 18, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

The big North American distributor of industrial products was looking for a means to eliminate paper and curb the flood of e-mail exchanges generated by its supplier-management efforts. It also wanted to keep closer tabs on a growing supplier base. Time for an automated solution.

Chainalytics Inks Technology Partnership With Logistical Labs

December 17, 2014

Chainalytics

Chainalytics, a provider of market intelligence, analytics and supply-chain consulting services, has entered into a partnership with Logistics Labs, a vendor of cloud-based software.Chainalytics, a provider of market intelligence, analytics and supply-chain consulting services, has entered into a partnership with Logistics Labs, a vendor of cloud-based software.

Introducing the Internet of Everything

December 17, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

You've heard of the Internet of Things. Now get ready for the Internet of Everything – a term coined by Cisco Systems. Chad Jones, vice president of IoT strategy with LogMeIn, explains just what the IoE is, and how it differs from previous connectivity environments.

Dassault Systèmes Issues Apriso 9.7 for PLM

December 16, 2014

Dassault Systemes

Deck Dassault Systèmes, a provider of software for product lifecycle management, has released Apriso 9.7, its latest Delmia Apriso product.

Sears Holdings Matches E-tailers With Rapid Delivery of Product From Its Stores

December 16, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

To meet the challenge of Amazon.com and other e-commerce rivals, the parent of Sears, Roebuck and Kmart launches an initiative to provide one- to two-day delivery of orders to online shoppers nationwide, drawing on inventory from strategically located stores.

Deem Launches Software Suite for Spend Management

December 15, 2014

Deem Inc.

Deem Inc., a vendor of cloud and mobile commerce technology, has launched an updated version of Deem Spend, a suite of applications to help companies streamline their direct and indirect spend.

GHX Wraps Up Acquisition of Vendormate

December 15, 2014

Global Healthcare Exchange LLC

Global Healthcare Exchange LLC (GHX) has finalized its acquisition of Vendormate, an Atlanta, Ga.-based company specializing in vendor relationship-management applications for healthcare providers and suppliers.

Fast Logistics Embraces S&OP to Improve Demand Forecasting and Customer Service

December 15, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

The Philippines-based logistics service provider took a concept born in manufacturing, and applied it to the services sector. The result: a significant bump in service quality and customer satisfaction.

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.