Automotive

More Than a Buzzword: Collaboration Is the Key to High-Performing Supply Chains

November 1, 2004

Excessive use of the word has made collaboration a tired concept in the minds of many. But not with these manufacturers, vendors, and industry experts. • Sixth in the Best Practices series.

Cascade Designs: Small Company Aims to Grow As Big as All Outdoors

November 1, 2004

"Thinking like a big company," the maker of specialty outdoor equipment makes the jump from outmoded information technology systems to demand-driven manufacturing.

Shippers Seek New Strategies for Managing Transportation Procurement

October 1, 2004

With capacity tightening, the pendulum has swung in carriers' direction. But there are still ways in which shippers can cut costs and assert control over transportation.

Warehouse Operations a Special Challenge in Natural Resources

September 1, 2004

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

The Automotive Supply Chain: Where Only the Best And the Tough Survive

September 1, 2004

Jean V. Murphy, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Every company in the hyper-competitive automotive sector is challenged to continuously reduce costs and add value without decimating razor-thin margins. The supply-chain is a target in all of their sights.

Getting a Grip on Challenge of International Trade Logistics

September 1, 2004

The need for vigilance against global terrorism and unauthorized technology transfer combines with the search for new supply-chain efficiencies. • Fifth in the Best Practices series.

Ready or Not, RFID Mandates Are on Schedule For Jan. 1 Launch

July 1, 2004

Jean V. Murphy, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Despite lingering concerns over standards, reliability and cost, Wal-Mart, DOD and other major retailers are pushing ahead on first-stage mandates that will eventually lead to RFID-enabled supply chains.

The Trends Changing the Face of Logistics Outsourcing Worldwide

June 1, 2004

Thomas A. Foster, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Leading universities and other researchers reveal trends that show how 3PLs and their customers need a better understanding of each other's needs to build more successful relationships.

Virtual Networks of Consultants Offer Very Real Expertise

May 1, 2004

Karen Hawks & Thomas McKenna

Global Logistics Synchronization: The Advantage in Global Manufacturing

March 1, 2004

Jon Kirkegaard

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.