Tag Archives: business activity monitoring

Is Collaborative Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment the Holy Grail of Supply Chain Management?

Supply Chain Management (SCM) means many things to many people but fundamentally it’s the management of the flow of materials and services needed to make a product and deliver it to customers. For many companies, it’s an integral part of … Continue reading

Share
Posted in EDI, inventory optimization, supply chain integration, supply chain management software, Supply Chain Software | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Vendor Managed Inventory – Competitive Advantage?

Managing your inventory in an effective and efficient manner is a goal that many businesses continue to strive for. One such idea that has been developed and is now in full use is the vendor managed inventory (VMI) system, which if … Continue reading

Share
Posted in EDI, inventory optimization, supply chain integration, supply chain management software, Supply Chain Software | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Perceptant Unveil Supply Chain Management SaaS Cloud for Logistics, Manufacturing & FMCG Companies

“Perceptant iBAM brings FMCG, Manufacturers and their Logistic providers a complete supply chain management solution for the exchange and management of load plans, stock returns, in-cab proof of deliveries and consolidated load tracking”. Perceptant, the cloud computing based Supply Chain … Continue reading

Share
Posted in B2B e-commerce, EDI, inventory optimization, supply chain integration, supply chain management software | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Effective supply chain management will address eight cross-functional business processes…

It’s not just about logistics and purchasing. The supply chain consists of a broad network of partners who interact at every level of their organizations, says Douglas M. Lambert, director of the Global Supply Chain Forum at Ohio State University. … Continue reading

Share
Posted in EDI, inventory optimization, Supply Chain Consulting, supply chain integration, supply chain management software, Supply Chain Software | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

DHL see supply chain services grow by 100%

The supply chain management industry has been getting a boost, as more logistics companies look for more efficient technology and cheaper means of freighting. Continue reading

Share
Posted in B2B e-commerce, e-commerce, EDI, Supply Chain Consulting, supply chain integration, Supply Chain Software | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Supply Chain Strategy – Is Sales & Operations Planning The Key?

We have written previously about “supply chain strategy” and observed that the term is somewhat of an oxymoron because supply chain management (SCM) is, by definition, mainly a matter of execution. Obviously, though, we do need to do longer-term planning and that, for some people, seems to be strategic. Continue reading

Share
Posted in B2B e-commerce, e-commerce, EDI, Supply Chain Consulting, supply chain integration, Supply Chain Software | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

What can Wal-Mart teach manufacturing about global supply chains?

Chicago – What can Wal-Mart teach manufacturing about global supply chains? Perhaps manufacturers would want to consider a best-in-market supply chain approach rather than best in class, to better meet customers’ needs. Gary Maxwell, senior vice president of international supply … Continue reading

Share
Posted in B2B e-commerce, e-commerce, EDI, Supply Chain Consulting, supply chain integration, Supply Chain Software | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Whirlpool’s four-year, $600m effort to retool its supply chain…

  One of our favorite pet topics is how people and processes play a key part of making any technological initiative work. A few months ago a nice illustration of how process tweaks helped improve the supply chain at Cricket Communications … Continue reading

Share
Posted in B2B e-commerce, e-commerce, EDI, Supply Chain Consulting, supply chain integration, Supply Chain Software | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Global Recession Squeezes 3PLs

CEOs forecast lower revenue, prices, shorter supply chains in near term The global recession is putting unprecedented pressure on third-party logistics providers, according to an industry survey released Sept. 21 at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Annual Global … Continue reading

Share
Posted in B2B e-commerce, e-commerce, EDI, Supply Chain Consulting, supply chain integration, Supply Chain Software | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Impact of the Great Recession on Supply Chains

Most have Taken a Beating, but come out Stronger; 2010 Toughest Planning Year Ever? SCDigest Says:  One thing is for sure – 2010 is shaping up to be one of the most difficult years to plan for and forecast and … Continue reading

Share
Posted in B2B e-commerce, e-commerce, EDI, Supply Chain Consulting, supply chain integration, Supply Chain Software | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment