Automotive

Automotive Supplier Gets Into Gear With New Demand-Planning System

August 22, 2013

Sweden's HÃ¶ganÃ¤s AB, a producer of metal powders, implements a system to improve its access to market intelligence, plan for demand and optimize inventories, while ensuring just-in-time delivery to the assembly line.

Finding Good People Is a Never-Ending Challenge: The WMS Center of Excellence Option

August 20, 2013

Thomas Lee, President, DMLogic

The COE will save time, money, and obtain the resources needed much faster.

Things to Think About When Implementing a Serialization Project

August 20, 2013

Matthew Deep, Vice President, DMLogic

To comply with the new ePedigree law, manufacturers will have to invest in the systems, equipment and processes to ensure that their drugs are serialized at each level of packaging.

Accelerator Tools. The Wave of the WMS Future?

August 20, 2013

Lynn Dermott, Senior Vice President, Products, DMLogic

Acceleration software holds the promise of changing the way WMS systems are delivered, maintained and evolved.

$4.25 million savings and accelerated manufacturing through design and sourcing

August 15, 2013

Challenge: A U.S.-based global solar photovoltaic manufacturer was aggressively expanding into new markets such Australia and the Middle East with high solar incidence. However, the company lacked resources to design to local standards and meet sourcing cost pressures from increasing competition. Limited knowledge of the new geographies restricted the company's ability to quickly enter new markets with competitively priced products.

Using a 3PL to Simplify Shipments to and From Mexico

August 13, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Third-party logistics companies with experience in Mexico and strong partnerships with leading Mexican carriers and customs brokers can make cross-border shipping a truly seamless activity, says Dennis McCaffrey of XPO Logistics.

Leveraging the Benefits of Mobilization in the Field Services Industry

August 12, 2013

Psion

By choosing the right solution, field service organizations can streamline processes and realize immediate returns on their investment.

The Hidden Cost of Un-Adaptable Mobile Technology

August 12, 2013

Psion

This report will explore some of the unanticipated costs of implementing un-adaptable technology.

7 Ways to Prepare for the Conflict Minerals Provision

August 5, 2013

MFG.com

Achieving compliance with the Conflict Minerals Law passed in 2010 is a major challenge for businesses today.

Helping Your Business Expand to China

July 30, 2013

Penske Logistics

China and the wider Asia-Pacific market present an incredible opportunity for businesses

Automotive

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the automotive industry — which consists of companies that produce automobiles, utility vehicles, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and heavy trucks. Learn how automotive companies and their suppliers around the world are managing the flow of products across all channels of the enterprise. Experts sound off on forecasting and demand planning, supply-chain visibility, logistics outsourcing, inventory optimization, transportation management, warehouse management, supply-chain security, corporate social responsibility and more.