Food & Beverage

Healthcare Supply Chain Pressured by Cost Increases, Government Regulations, Study Says

September 25, 2014

An environment of increasing risks, complex regulations and continuing cost pressures is impeding healthcare executives from moving quickly to seize untapped industry opportunities, according to the 7th annual UPS "Pain in the (Supply) Chain" survey. Globally, healthcare executives are planning for strategic partnerships and technology investment to mitigate risks and capitalize on growth opportunities.

Epicor Offers Update of Eclipse ERP, ListingExpert for Amazon.com

September 24, 2014

Epicor Software Corp.

Epicor Software Corp. has made generally available version 8.7.9 of Epicor Eclipse, its enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for wholesale distribution.

Orchestro Releases Platform for Omnichannel Promotion Management

September 24, 2014

Orchestro Inc.

Orchestro Inc., a vendor of demand-analytics software, has released its Tango Cues platform.

How to Plan for Disruptions in the Food Supply Chain

September 24, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

"Planning for disruption" can seem like a contradiction in terms, but there are measures that food companies can take to protect themselves from the inevitable crises that threaten to derail their supply chains, however unpredictable they might be, says Brian Benjamin, senior director of strategic accounts with Havi Global Solutions.

Ace Hardware Aims to Have In-store Pickup in 1000 Locations

September 23, 2014

eBay Enterprise

Through its partnership with eBay Enterprise, Ace Hardware's omnichannel initiative now offers in-store pickup in many of its locations, and is moving toward making the service available in at least 1000 stores.

IBM Rolls Out Cloud-based 'Watson' Big Data Analytics Tools

September 22, 2014

CRM Daily

Described as its most important analytics announcement in a decade, IBM has launched a set of cloud-based data analysis tools using its Watson artificial intelligence technology. The company's goal is to make data analytics - and business intelligence based on big data - more accessible to anyone in the enterprise who needs it.

Key to Multichannel Success Is Automation - and the Know-how to Use It

September 22, 2014

EBN

Automation may be the single most important issue for distributors across the country as they tackle the escalating costs associated with multichannel distribution.

Rate of New Car Sales to Dip in Much of China as Aftermarket Products, Services Rise

September 22, 2014

Strategy + Business

A mere four years after overtaking the U.S. as the world's largest car market, China's automotive industry has arrived at an important inflection point. The days of growth rates above 20 percent are over, and rates may dip as low as 6 percent by the end of the decade. Several factors are driving this shift.

Like It or Not, Retailers Must Cope With a Higher Minimum Wage

September 22, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Here's a bit of advice for big-box retailers who fear a rise in the minimum wage: Get used to it.

Should You Lease or Buy That New Equipment That You Need?

September 19, 2014

Industry Today

As the economy continues to improve, more manufacturers are making capital investments to fuel their growth. When business owners and managers consider acquiring equipment, they often think of their payment option as a "lease versus buy" decision.

Food & Beverage

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the food and beverage industries. Learn how food and beverage 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.