Order Management & Fulfillment

Transportation & Distribution: From Local and Tactical to Global and Strategic

March 5, 2010

Greg Aimi, research director, AMR Research

Analyst Insight: As the economic recovery proceeds, companies should be changing their sights from mere tactical cost-cutting measures to more strategic improvement initiatives. Productivity increases and cost containment are now considered a given at the leading companies. The bigger benefits are coming from companies that are integrating logistics and distribution more broadly into innovative supply chain improvement strategies.

Sourcing & Procurement Solutions: Being a Leader Means Taking Costs Out

March 5, 2010

Mickey North Rizza, research director, AMR Research

Analyst Insight: The number one strategy for sourcing and procurement executives is taking costs out. But that requires an enterprise view of procurement and sourcing resources, including spend, business process, supplier contracts, organizational structure, and employees. Leading organizations have accelerated their strategic cost-reduction activities to ensure immediate sourcing and procurement ROI.

Retail: The Supply Chain Shopping List for Next-Generation Retailing

March 4, 2010

Michael Griswold, Vice President of Research, AMR Research

Analyst Insight: With online retail sales projected to reach 17 percent of total company sales in 2010 and double-digit growth expected each year through 2012, retailers must take measures to offer next-generation retail. That would create a model that focuses on consumers and their experiences up to and through the purchase, or moment of truth. While most retailers have invested in some form of online capabilities, few (7 percent) have built the appropriate supply chain infrastructure to support a true, seamless, cross-channel experience for the customer.

Honeywell Extends Line of Dolphin Mobile Computers

March 4, 2010

Honeywell

Supply Chain Security & Risk Management: Mitigating the Risks of Distributed Demand-Supply Networks

March 3, 2010

Viktoriya Sadlovska, Researcher, Prod. Value Chain Bench. & Anal, Aberdeen Group

Analyst Insight: Today's supply chain managers operate in a distributed, networked environment, where multi-tier process visibility and effective partner collaboration are critical to success. In order to successfully balance the risks and rewards of this new environment, companies need to have much more transparent and responsive supply chains than in the past.

CPG Logistics: Five Strategies to Help Mid-Sized Manufacturers Compete and Win

March 2, 2010

Alex Stark, Marketing Director of CPG Logistics, Kane Is Able

Panasonic Unveils New Rugged Handheld Tablet Computer

March 2, 2010

Panasonic Computer Solutions Co.

Service Parts Management: Delivering Value in a Topsy-Turvy Market

March 2, 2010

William McNeill, Research Analyst, AMR Research

Analyst Insight: This software market, like most, took a hit in 2009, but we still like its long-term growth potential. We continue to see companies adopting service parts management software successfully, saving millions of dollars in inventory costs.

Inventory Planning & Optimization: Management Is Key to Unlocking Working Capital

March 1, 2010

Nari Viswanathan, VP & Principal Analyst, SC Mgmt., Aberdeen Group

Analyst Insight: Optimizing inventory safety-stock policies without considering capacity and material constraints is not enough. Inventory management should be viewed within the context of a supply and demand balancing process associated with S&OP. Rough-cut capacity planning within the S&OP process should be augmented with inventory analysis.

Sterling Commerce Extends B2B Integration to Mobile Devices

February 26, 2010

Sterling Commerce

Order Management & Fulfillment

The latest news, analysis, services and solutions regarding order fulfillment for warehousing and distribution. 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 order fulfillment are transforming the way warehouses and distribution centers operate — allowing corporations to stay ahead of 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 order fulfillment solutions in the warehouse.