Food & Beverage

An International Planning Case Study: Huhtamaki

July 23, 2014

Sheila Hewitt, Transplace and Scott Stuckenschneider, Huhtamaki, Inc.

SAP Issues New Version of Demand Signal Management App

July 22, 2014

SAP SE

SAP SE has released version 2.0 of the SAP Demand Signal Management application.

Banks More Open to Lending to Small Business

July 21, 2014

The New York Times

By many accounts, as the economy adds jobs, more small businesses are looking to borrow money, and more banks are eager to lend it - at least to the right borrowers.

Despite Media Hoopla, 3D Printing Remains in Its Infancy, Report Says

July 21, 2014

World Finance

Additive manufacturing - AKA 3D printing - is one of eight major technologies that will drive companies and business models in the future to either adapt or die, according to a Goldman Sachs report entitled The Search for Creative Destruction. However, 3D printing is still very much in its infancy, and fails to match the requirements of big businesses aiming to improve upon existing products and processes.

Increase Is Urged in Asia-to-U.S. Container Shipping Rates

July 21, 2014

Maritime Executive

Container shipping companies were urged to raise Asia-U.S. freight rates by at least $600 per 40-foot container (FEU) with effect from Aug. 1, their organization TSA said on Wednesday.

Adaptive Software Tool Improves Inventory Tracking with Customized Solution

July 18, 2014

Challenge: This STEM education nonprofit supplier required a custom inventory and warehouse management system for both inbound and outbound logistics of their educational rental kits. The goal was to better manage the warehouse while tracking the deployment of durable inventory through their life cycle.

Process Design Software Tools Delivered To Support Clinical Trials

July 18, 2014

Challenge: The complexities of the clinical trials force many pharmaceutical manufacturers to outsource the entire operation. This manufacturer preferred to oversee its own trials and needed a software solution that was highly configurable and able to quickly support the variables of processing new trials.

Pharmaceutical Giant is One of First to Launch Serialization Program

July 18, 2014

Challenge: Some recent estimates suggest as much as 10% of the global drug supply is counterfeit and that $75 billion per year is lost to counterfeit drugs. Beginning in 2017 all manufacturers will need to start meeting federal compliancy regulations for serialization.

Why Disney's MagicBands Are a Cash Cow in the Making

July 18, 2014

The Motley Fool

Disney found another way to simplify guests' resort experience and make a ton of money in the process. Just in time for summer, Disney has rolled out RFID-enabled MagicBands for guests visiting the Walt Disney World resort.

Making the Case for In-store Pickup of Online Orders

July 18, 2014

Apparel

It's no secret that the apparel, accessory and lifestyle world has long led the way in driving digital innovation across the retail frontier. Considering early initiatives around the convergence of in-store and online channels, several apparel pioneers come to mind – Macy's, Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, Gap.

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.