Supply Chain Planning & Optimization

New Emphasis on Risk Management Causes Companies to Consider More Than Just Cost When Sourcing Product

December 19, 2008

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

GL&SCS and CSCMP Present the Supply Chain Innovation Awards of 2008

December 17, 2008

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Cisco Systems • GENCO Supply Chain Solutions & Sky-Trax • U.S. Air Force • Lockheed Martin • PartyLite Gifts & Chicago Consulting • Dynamic Worldwide Logistics & Instaknow • APL Logistics & Con-way Freight

PartyLite Gifts Encounters Incredible Shrinking Carton

December 17, 2008

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

The direct seller of candles saves millions of dollars on packaging materials while lightening its impact on the environment. The secret: a new formula for optimizing the size of cartons.

In an Outsourced Supply Chain, Lockheed Keeps the Raw Materials Flowing

December 17, 2008

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

There's no margin of error in the tightly scheduled Joint Strike Fighter project, despite the involvement of four principal partners and thousands of suppliers.

Aligning Products and Replenishment Strategies Improves On-Shelf Execution

December 17, 2008

From AMR Research/Mike Griswold, David Aquino

Consumer Products Companies Flunk the Working Capital Test

December 17, 2008

From AMR Research/Lora Cecere, C.J. Wehlage

ALK Technologies Introduces PC-Miler Navigator 430 for Truckers

December 17, 2008

ALK Technologies

RedTail Issues Enhanced Transaction Reporting for Managed EDI Services

December 17, 2008

RedTail Solutions

Forecasting, Demand Planning in a Difficult Economy

December 16, 2008

Thomas A. Foster, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

With an economy that is clearly headed south, forecasting and demand planning will require new thinking, processes and technologies to keep supply chains running smoothly and efficiently.

ERP or Best-of-Breed? The Question is the Same, But the Answer May Not Be

December 16, 2008

Jean V. Murphy, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Whether to acquire supply chain solutions from a best-of-breed vendor or an enterprise resource planning vendor is still a relevant question, but the competitive landscape has changed markedly in recent years.

Supply Chain Planning & Optimization

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.