Jean V. MurphyFrom Jean V. MurphyAll TechnologyWhy SOA is Not Just Something For the IT Guys To Worry AboutApplications based on service oriented architecture are enabling companies to achieve new levels of flexibility and responsiveness. Supply chain managers need to understand what the fuss is all about.September 1, 2007All LogisticsSmall Specialty Foods Importer Has Big Supply Chain ChallengesLiberty Richter needed a supply chain solution that was the right fit for its small size, but robust enough to handle its healthy growth and international operations.November 1, 2006All TechnologyHealthy Paranoia Drives Investment In Supply ManagementWith the growth in offshore sourcing and manufacturing, supply lines have become longer, more complex and more vulnerable to disruptions. Concerned companies are meeting this challenge with a disciplined approach to supply management.November 1, 2006All LogisticsLogistics Providers Adapt Services To Shifting DemandChanging market dynamics, particularly globalization of manufacturing and sourcing, are impacting the types of value-added services customers want from third-party logistics providers.July 1, 2006All TechnologyThe Long Journey Toward One Version Of the TruthInconsistencies in product information are significant contributors to supply chain inefficiency. Data synchronization, both internally and with trading partners, can help companies achieve and maintain one version of the truth.May 1, 2006All LogisticsOn the Road To Supply Chain Excellence: Our Technology Survey Points the WayTo maintain competitiveness, companies must continually strive for the next level of supply chain performance. To do that, they must keep abreast of the latest enterprise technologies.April 1, 2006HomeAre Your Biggest And Most Loyal Customers Making You Money? Maybe NotCompanies have more information on their customers than ever before, but most don't know if these partners are good for them - or bleeding them dry.April 1, 2003HomeMore Accurate Forecasts Give Sales, Operations Planning New Life at Sara Lee UnitMoving the forecasting responsibility to a new demand-planning group enabled the Household and Body Care division of Sara Lee Corp. to greatly increase forecast accuracy and improve customer service.March 1, 2003HomeReal-time Data Recharges Solutions for Routing & SchedulingEarly logistics applications are exhibiting new vitality and impact as the availability of real-time information enables greater agility and cost savings.December 1, 2002HomeSpecial Issue: Collaborative Commerce - Smaller Companies Also Benefit From Collaboration With PartnersAs leather-goods manufacturer Eric Scott Ltd. and electronic-component specialist Fox Electronics have seen, collaboration leads to faster data transfer and shorter lead times.November 1, 2002Page 1 of 2Next Page
