Automotive

Dorman Products Transforms Its Demand-Planning Process

April 16, 2012

With sales of roughly half a billion dollars, Dorman Products is one of the world's leading manufacturers of automotive parts for the aftermarket, selling more than 100,000 distinct products. The company has experienced sharp growth over the past four years, says director of corporate forecasting Donald H. Mitchell. Recently, it saw the need to transform its demand-planning process, in order to create "a more transparent environment."

Collaborative Execution: Speed, innovation and profitability

April 13, 2012

Kevin OÃ¢â‚¬â„¢Marah, SCM World

Best Practices in Enterprise Asset Management

April 11, 2012

Ralph Rio, Research Director, ARC Advisory Group

Is There a Manufacturing Renaissance in the U.S.?

April 11, 2012

Raj Batra, Pres., Industry Automation Div., Siemens Industry North America

Globalization and Global Trade Drives Renewed Focus on Supply Chain Visibility

March 5, 2012

Bob Heaney, Aberdeen Group

An increase in the number of suppliers, customers, carriers and countries is changing the importance of collaborative synchronization between all parties in the multi-tiered global supply chain.

Why Southeast Michigan's Economy Is Bouncing Back

February 24, 2012

Timothy W. Butler, Ph.D., Assoc. Prof., Wayne State Univ.-School of Bus. Admin.

Innovation Crucial in Current Low-Growth Economy, Manufacturers Say

February 10, 2012

IDC Manufacturing Insights

China Said to Innovate in the Marketplace, Not in R&D Labs

February 7, 2012

McKinsey Quarterly

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics Opens Office in Moscow

February 2, 2012

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics

Lufthansa Cargo Begins Flights Between Frankfurt and Detroit

February 1, 2012

Lufthansa Cargo AG

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.