Pharmaceutical/Biotech

DaimlerChrysler Selects Symbol To Improve Plant Operations

October 1, 2005

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

London Drugs Lays the Groundwork For Growth With Network Modeling

September 1, 2005

Jean V. Murphy, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

A conversation with Clint Mahlman, vice president, retail operations and distribution, London Drugs Limited.

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.

Logistics Inside China: The Next Big Supply Chain Challenge

September 1, 2005

Thomas A. Foster, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

The opportunities and challenges for serving China's domestic market are enormous. The secrets to success are a reliable supply chain with trusted partners and reliable 3PLs that can navigate China's immature infrastructure and complex regulatory environment.

The Best DC Locations in the U.S.

March 1, 2005

Thomas A. Foster, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Two leading consultants evaluate and rank U.S. locations for distribution centers based on lowest costs and best transportation service.

OSRAM SYLVANIA Shines Light On Supply-chain Operations

July 1, 2004

Jean V. Murphy, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

A conversation with Gregory Schmidt, vice president of logistics and business systems for OSRAM SYLVANIA.

Advanced Order Fulfillment Requires Warehouses With 'On Demand' Capability

June 1, 2004

Jean V. Murphy- Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Increased offshore manufacturing coupled with growing demands for more customized products and rapid delivery require a more flexible order-fulfillment model. Supply-chain strategists and solution providers are responding to this challenge.

Outsourcing Needs Truly 'Transportation-aware,' Collaborative Network

April 1, 2004

Eric Peters

Loading Dock Visibility Gives Retailers View of Inventory at All Times

April 1, 2004

Ira Breskin

A real-time view into inbound shipments helps retailers avoid stock-outs and other nightmares at a critical juncture - the point of sale.

Contract Management Helps Ensure That Negotiated Savings Reach Bottom Line

March 1, 2004

Jean V. Murphy- Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

As corporations turn a strategic eye on sourcing operations, they increasingly realize the need to better manage and enforce their numerous contracts. In may ways, this is old news for transportation and logistics, where contract management tools and processes already are well established, though still underused.

Pharmaceutical/Biotech

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