Al Gagnon, senior account executive with enVista, traces the history of labor-management applications in the warehouse, and talks about why and where the technology is catching on with companies today.
The battle between enterprise and stand-alone applications continues. Patti Satterfield, vice president of marketing and business development with Fortna, outlines some of the considerations companies need to take into account before choosing between the two.
The term "supply chain" doesn't say it all, according to Reclipse Group president Susan Rosin and CEO Nigel Johnson. They offer a new term which encompasses all of the business processes that are ripe for collaboration, both inside and outside the organization.
Lean strategies can be of great value in aligning supply with demand in uncertain times, but only if they are implemented in the correct way, says Chris Cookson, vice president of supply chain and operations with Verical.
It's an aspect of business that doesn't always get full attention from management, says Mike Perez, vice president of marketing and business development with NVISION. But the marketing supply chain offers lots of opportunities for cost savings and improved efficiencies.
To keep up with changing market conditions, Cisco is having to get closer to its customers than ever before, even as it works to eliminate "silos" within its own organization, says Karl Braitberg, vice president of customer value chain management.
The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding supply chain finance and revenue management. New technologies in finance and revenue management 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 finance and revenue management solutions for supply chain optimization.
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