Quality & Metrics

Forecasting: Science or Art?

February 6, 2014

Good forecasting is a blend of both art and science, according to Thomas Schleicher, senior director of measurement science, at the National Consumer Panel. He discusses the scientific measurement aspects of forecasting as well as the art of collaborating across functions to make informed assumptions.

Segmenting Electronics Supply Chain

February 6, 2014

EBN

The competitive pressure on members of the global electronics sector has never been greater. While electronics OEMs recognize that their supply chains represent a significant opportunity to gain efficiencies, reduce cost and boost market share, many struggle to take their supply chain process improvement efforts beyond the proverbial low-hanging fruit.

Accreditation Program Introduced to Protect Integrity of Information, Communication Technology

February 6, 2014

Open Group

The Open Group has launched the Open Trusted Technology Provider Standard (O-TTPS) Accreditation Program, one of the first accreditation programs aimed at assuring the integrity of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) information and communication technology (ICT) products worldwide and safeguarding the global supply chain against the increasing sophistication of cybersecurity attacks.

TZA Adds Manufacturing Module to Labor-Management App

February 5, 2014

TZA

TZA, a consultancy specializing in labor-performance applications, has added a manufacturing module to its cloud-based ProTrack Labor Management Software.

How Good Labor Management Can Make You World-Class

February 5, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

A new push by companies to become "world-class" has executives thinking about how labor-management programs can play a key role in the effort. Evan Danner, president of TZA, provides the details.

How PepsiCo Created a Plant With "Near-Net-Zero" Impact

February 5, 2014

John Phillips, PepsiCo and Al Halvorsen, PepsiCo

The Value of Logistics to Major Corporations

February 4, 2014

Rob Lewin, Director of Global Logistics, Flowserve

Worker Engagement Key to Company Reputation, Research Finds

February 3, 2014

Supply Chain Digital

Research reveals it is critical for retailers to heighten engagement with workers and trading partners in the supply chain to safeguard against reputational risk.

Data Management Key to Boosting the Manufacturing Supply Chain in 2014

February 3, 2014

MS Dynamics World

According to the December 2013 national report of the Institute of Supply Management (ISM), the manufacturing industry is continuing to experience healthy growth.