High-Tech/Electronics

For Retail Giants, IT Prowess Is the Price of Admission

February 1, 2005

Want to sell to Wal-Mart? Be careful what you wish for. Big retailers are demanding a high level of IT sophistication from vendors large and small.

Sun Micro Stops Handling Its Parts Management in Pieces

February 1, 2005

Preaching the gospel of Six Sigma, the company takes a global approach to the coordination of after-market parts planning, inventories and distribution.

Company Size Doesn't Always Dictate Supply-Chain Complexity

February 1, 2005

A mid-sized manufacturer and distributor of industrial seals struggles with short lead times, a varied product line and the need for excellent customer service.

Controlling Transportation Is Crucial to Solectron's Recovery

February 1, 2005

The electronics manufacturing services provider aims for a return to profitability through managing both inbound and outbound, and offering value-added logistics services to OEMs.

A Complex Supply Chain Doesn't Require Multiple Applications

February 1, 2005

When it comes to the deployment of systems that control a global high-tech manufacturing operation, Molex's motto is: Keep it simple.

Air Products Cuts Down on Maverick Spend, and Saves Millions

February 1, 2005

Top management ought to be pleased when employees show personal initiative and think for themselves-except when it comes to choosing key suppliers.

Carriers, Shippers Mitigate Losses From HOS Rules, But Worry About Round Two

January 1, 2005

Jean V. Murphy- Global Logistics and Supply Chain Strategies

Productivity losses from the new hours-of-service rules have been less than anticipated, thanks to efforts by shippers and carriers, but both sides worry about additional changes that may be on the way.

AMR Picks 25 Supply Chains That Actually Pull Demand Rather Than Push It

January 1, 2005

Thomas A. Foster- Global Logistics and Supply Chain Strategies

To meet the ranking's exacting criteria, these companies' supply chains had to be driven by demand forecasting, use cutting edge technology and produce industry leading financial results.

HP's Logistics Strategy: Simplify, Standardize and Optimize

December 1, 2004

Jean V. Murphy- Global Logistics and Supply Chain Strategies

A conversation with John Frasca, director of global logistics procurement at Hewlett-Packard, Palo Alto, Calif

Traditional Supply-chain Solutions Don't Work for Contract Manufacturing Model

November 1, 2004

Jean V. Murphy-Global Logistics and Supply Chain Strategies

A conversation with Jeff Range, vice president of operations at net.com, Fremont, Calif.

High-Tech/Electronics

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the technology and electronics industries. Learn how high-tech and electronics 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.