Sales & Operations Planning

Epicor Unveils App for Auto Aftermarket; Acquires QuantiSense

November 6, 2014

Epicor Software Corp. has introduced new business-management software for the automotive aftermarket.

The Role of Subscriber Management Platforms in M2M

November 5, 2014

In the fast-developing world of machine-to-machine communications, subscriber management platforms might be the answer to achieving optimal connectivity. Nigel Chadwick, chief executive officer of Stream Technologies, explains why.

Amgen Bolsters Supply-Chain Resiliency: A Case Study

October 31, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Faced with new challenges in serving global markets, Amgen set out to improve its supply-chain resiliency with the help of a system from Resilinc. Patricia Turney, executive director of supply chain, tells the story.

The Perils and Pitfalls of Lean Inventories

October 31, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Manufacturing and distribution executives love the idea of slashing inventories. But it's distribution-center managers who must deal with the consequences.

Rosslyn Analytics Launches Tool for Supplier Performance Management

October 29, 2014

Rosslyn Analytics

Rosslyn Analytics has launched RAPid Supplier Performance Analytics, a new application for its could-based RAPid analytics platform.

APEX Analytix Issues New FirstStrike Supplier Portal

October 28, 2014

APEX Analytix

APEX Analytix, a provider of software and services to safeguard disbursements and protect against identity fraud, has released a new version of its FirstStrike Supplier Portal.

Apple's Supply-Chain Challenge: Keep It Secret. Then Tell the World.

October 27, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

In Stanley Kubrick's Cold War black comedy "Dr. Strangelove," the Soviets have developed a devastating "Doomsday Device," to be triggered by a nuclear attack on the U.S.S.R. It's supposed to act as a deterrent, but has been kept a secret. Asks an exasperated American president of the Russian ambassador: "Why didn't you tell the world?" To which the ambassador replies: "The Premier loves surprises."

Amazon Goes Brick-and-Mortar: What's It Mean for Retailing?

October 24, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Coming soon to a city near you - an Amazon.com store?

Supply-Chain Overhaul at Marquis: A Case Study

October 20, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Marquis, a specialist in energy and agricultural commodities, needed a new approach to supply-chain planning and optimization. Bart Pieper, director of business technology and integration, tells how the company found the right technology vendor for the job.

Emerging Markets and Diverging I.T. Strategies

October 20, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The condition of emerging-market economies seems to seesaw from week to week. But one thing remains constant: the failure of a lot of companies to shore up their supply chains in those countries with up-to-date information technology.

Sales & Operations Planning

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding sales and operations planning (S&OP) and its impact on supply chain management. New technologies in S&OP 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 using S&OP solutions for supply chain optimization.