Industrial Manufacturing

Schneider Logistics, McCormick France Renew Their Contract

October 1, 2005

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

ODIN & John Deere & RFID

October 1, 2005

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Metals Processor Tracks Assets Through Ship2Save

October 1, 2005

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Finland's UPM Cuts Through a Forest of Information Systems

September 1, 2005

Rapid growth leaves the global giant with a tangle of incompatible business processes. The solution: a company-wide program to centralize and standardize.

Deere Harvests $1bn in Inventory Savings with SmartOps MIPO

July 1, 2005

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

SPX: Getting Suppliers in Line Means Starting Small, But Thinking Big

April 1, 2005

A large industrial-products manufacturer works to bring its supplier base into the 21st Century, but not through the use of expensive EDI systems.

Columbia Sportswear: A European DC With a French Flair

March 1, 2005

Thomas A. Foster, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

The Oregon-based sportswear company finds France's labor rules are a perfect fit for its new European distribution center operation.

Supply-chain Management Plays Strategic Role at Grocery Retailer

March 1, 2005

Jean V. Murphy, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

A conversation with Bill Parry, vice president of logistics for Pittsburgh-based supermarket retailer Giant Eagle.

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.

New Supply-chain Strategy Has Top Furniture Maker Sitting Pretty

September 1, 2004

Thomas A. Foster, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

The credo for this high-end office furniture designer and manufacturer is "good design is good business." That philosophy applies equally well to its supply-chain systems and logistics outsourcing strategy.

Industrial Manufacturing

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the industrial manufacturing industry. Learn how industrial manufacturing 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.