Pharmaceutical/Biotech

NFC Labeling Solution Targets Chemical, Pharmaceutical Companies

August 17, 2015

Flexstr8, a smart-label start-up based in El Segundo, Calif., has released a near field communication-enabled labeling solution for on-demand printing of labels that link NFC readers to data about the labeled products.

Quite Aside From Unmanned Aerial Vehicles - What About Drone Cargo Ships?

August 14, 2015

Maritime Executive

Drone ships may be the next generation of shipping. Rolls Royce recently launched a $7.2m autonomous ship project intended to pave the way for drone vessels.

Is It Time to Scrap Your ERP Maintenance Contract?

August 13, 2015

CFO

Many ERP customers, with their installations getting long in the tooth, are considering canceling their vendor maintenance agreements, some of which can run into the millions or tens of millions of dollars.

Many Manufacturers Still Wedded to Manual Processes, Study Says

August 12, 2015

Sikich LLP

While manufacturers remain optimistic about the U.S. economy, a majority fail to either implement or leverage important technological advancements that can help them capitalize on the recovery, according to a survey from Sikich LLP, a professional services firm specializing in accounting.

Allergan: A Company of Many Identities Seeks One Road to Demand Planning

August 7, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Having undergone a raft of acquisitions and name changes over the years, the pharmaceutical giant formerly known as Actavis scraps its legacy manual processes and embraces formal demand-planning and advanced-scheduling technology.

2015 Already Sees Record Number of Robots Enter North American Market

August 6, 2015

RIA

The North American robotics market is off to its fastest start ever in 2015, according to statistics released from Robotic Industries Association (RIA), the industry's trade group.

The Potential for Cloud Computing in the Supply Chain

August 6, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Small to mid-sized companies are better positioned than large corporations to take advantage of cloud-based solutions because they have not made big investments in enterprise systems, says Yogesh Pathak of Technoforte. The supply chain is one of many areas where cloud solutions promise to change the game, Pathak says.

Emerging Opportunities in Same-Day Delivery

August 5, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

When Esquire Express got into the same-day delivery market 25 years ago, it primarily moved documents for law firms, says President Steve Howard. The internet killed that business, but it also created a new market in same-day delivery of tangible goods. Esquire has thrived by partnering with 3PLs and their retail clients to deliver the same day.

UPS Expands Access Point Network to 100 Cities

August 4, 2015

UPS

UPS is expanding its UPS Access Point network to approximately 100 cities around the U.S.

Supply Chain Quality: Challenges and Benefits

August 4, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Supply Chain operations increasingly are impacted by corporations' quality assurance and quality control programs, says Laurel Nelson-Rowe, managing director of the American Society for Quality. She discusses the importance of these programs in protecting brand reputations and ensuring customer satisfaction.

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.