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Daydots May Be Smaller Than Most SAP Users,But It Thinks Big

February 1, 2005

Jean V. Murphy- Global Logistics and Supply Chain Strategies

A conversation with Andy Milliorn, director of operations at Daydots, a Fort Worth, Tex.-based provider of food safety products.

CooperVision Scales Up Logistics Operations To Keep Pace With Rapid Growth

December 1, 2004

Jean V. Murphy- Global Logistics and Supply Chain Strategies

CooperVision was rapidly growing its contact lens business even before recent acquisitions that added significant new volume. Fortunately, the company already had a plan to increase and improve its logistics capabilities well under way.

Revlon Plows Through Productivity Plateau Without New IT Investments

October 1, 2004

Jean V. Murphy-Global Logistics and Supply Chain Strategies

A conversation with Dave Laverty, vice president of Materials Management Worldwide, at Revlon Consumer Products Corp.

Warehouse Operations a Special Challenge in Natural Resources

September 1, 2004

Peter Buettgen, Geoffrey Tonini, BearingPoint Oil & Gas Supply Chain

Visionary's Dream of Penny-a-Minute Phone Calls in India Becomes a Reality

August 1, 2004

Jean V. Murphy, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Great vision inspires great effort, sometimes turning the improbable into life-changing reality. This is the story of one man's desire to bring reliable and inexpensive phone service to the people of India and the supply-chain effort that helped make it happen.

Vocollect Walks the Talk for Burris Logistics

August 1, 2004

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Advanced Order Fulfillment Requires Warehouses With 'On Demand' Capability

June 1, 2004

Jean V. Murphy- Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Increased offshore manufacturing coupled with growing demands for more customized products and rapid delivery require a more flexible order-fulfillment model. Supply-chain strategists and solution providers are responding to this challenge.

Discount Retailer Doesn't Skimp On Supply-chain Investments

May 1, 2004

Fast-growing Dollar General Corp. undercuts Wal-Mart on prices, even as it spends heavily on new systems to enhance transportation, warehousing and supplier links.

3PLs On The Rise: Smaller Firms Prove Big Isn't Always Better

April 1, 2004

Thomas A. Foster- Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

While logistics outsourcing may seem like a mature business concept, five smaller 3PLs show how new concepts, better technology and outstanding performance can bring new benefits to companies open to fresh ideas.

Loading Dock Visibility Gives Retailers View of Inventory at All Times

April 1, 2004

Ira Breskin

A real-time view into inbound shipments helps retailers avoid stock-outs and other nightmares at a critical juncture - the point of sale.

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.