Emerson, a global technology giant, has a complex supply chain with multiple vendors. Andre White, division manager of performance excellence, reveals how the company manages product quality from both ends.
Companies stand to realize some major efficiencies in their supply chains if they act now to automate their inventory storage and retrieval systems, says Gary Frank, vice president of automated systems with Westfalia Technologies.
In good times or bad, companies can find value in taking a close look at where they are siting manufacturing plants and distribution centers. Mike Jones, president of St. Onge, offers some tips on how to derive maximum value from that effort.
Everyone scrambles to survive in a recession. But that's no reason to treat logistics services as a commodity, says Dave Malenfant, vice president of global supply chain at Alcon Labs.
The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding supply chain planning and optimization. New technologies in supply chain planning and optimization 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 planning tools and solutions for supply chain optimization.
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