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Infor Agrees to Acquire GT Nexus

August 17, 2015

Infor

Infor has entered into an agreement to acquire GT Nexus, the cloud-based platform for global logistics procurement.

Managing SKU Variety and Warehouse Flow-Through in the Automotive Supply Chain

August 17, 2015

Royal Building Products Hires a Dedicated Transportation Partner

August 11, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

The manufacturer and distributor of building materials decided that owning a fleet of trucks wasn't a core competency. It looked to Ryder to close the gap, with a dedicated offering that goes well beyond the booking and movement of freight.

How the Returns Process Can Be a 'Ticking Time Bomb' for Multichannel Retailers

August 10, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

A conversation with Tom Enright, research director of Gartner.

Encompass Plans Doubling of South Florida Distribution Facility

August 7, 2015

Encompass Supply Chain Solutions

Encompass Supply Chain Solutions, a provider of forward and reverse logistics services for a wide range of finished goods and replacement parts, is doubling the size of its distribution facility in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

Allergan: A Company of Many Identities Seeks One Road to Demand Planning

August 7, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Having undergone a raft of acquisitions and name changes over the years, the pharmaceutical giant formerly known as Actavis scraps its legacy manual processes and embraces formal demand-planning and advanced-scheduling technology.

2015 Already Sees Record Number of Robots Enter North American Market

August 6, 2015

RIA

The North American robotics market is off to its fastest start ever in 2015, according to statistics released from Robotic Industries Association (RIA), the industry's trade group.

How Sears Got a Handle on Its Reverse-Logistics Flow

August 6, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

The big merchandiser looked to Genco to provide a system for the rapid and efficient processing of merchandise that's designated for redeployment, return to vendor and liquidation.

100 Great Supply Chain Partners: Soaring Together ... Successfully

August 6, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Oh, sure, go on and do it by yourself. Just try to run the company without any help. Treat suppliers like you don't need them. Go on! If there's a recipe for disaster, that's probably it: acting like you don't need anybody else's cooperation, input or ideas. The reality is quite a bit different though, isn't it? No company, no supply chain, exists in a vacuum. We do rely on each other, because no one of us can do it all, successfully, by ourselves. We need partners. Ah, but which partners – which ones are right for you?

The Impact of Bad Contracting Practices in the Logistics Industry

July 30, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Contract terms being demanded by shippers and consignees in their agreements with logistics providers have become unacceptably onerous and one-sided, says Philip M. Coughlin of Expeditors International. Coughlin details common requirements, such as shifting all risk to providers, which he considers unfair, as well as discussing ideas on how to move forward.

All Warehouse Services

The latest news, analysis, services and solutions regarding warehousing and distribution systems and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are moving goods across more suppliers, vendors and customers than ever before, and warehouses are critical points in the overall supply chain. New technologies in warehouse management systems (WMS), automation, robotics, RFID and order fulfillment 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 improving supply-chain operations through their strategic use of warehousing and distribution services.