Kurt C. HoffmanFrom Kurt C. HoffmanAll LogisticsSnapple Found Handling Logistics In-house Left A Sour TasteWith industry giants invading the product niche that it created, the beverage maker turned to logistics outsourcing as a means to achieve a higher level of customer service, cost control and data integrity. Its attention now is focused on innovation and flavors.April 1, 2002All LogisticsLevi Strauss Revamps Value-Channel Supply Chain to Keep Pace With Outlet ShoppersAs off-price stores moved upscale in recent years with the creation of attractive, shopper-friendly outlet malls, the demands of consumers and value retailers changed. Low prices were still expected, but shoppers also wanted a better selection of style and colors. To meet this need, Levi Strauss revamped its value-channel logistics.August 1, 2001All LogisticsClarity Brought to Window Maker's Supply ChainUnreliable advance planning in the building trades, multiple manufacturing sites and the fragile nature of its products were just some of the logistics challenges faced by Pella Corp. It needed a total set of logistics solutions throughout its widespread enterprise.May 1, 2001All LogisticsHershey Kisses Its Supply-chain Inefficiency Good-byeRapid growth, acquisition of a company with different distribution characteristics and a troubled ERP implementation created supply-chain problems for Hershey Foods in the late 1990s. A new strategy that focused on fulfillment speed and agility helped turn things around.April 1, 2001All LogisticsOptimization Engine Powers Ford's Supply ChainOne of the world's most complex automotive supply chains has been tamed with an optimization tool that links thousands of suppliers and service providers with the component requirements of Ford plants all over the globe.February 1, 2001All LogisticsMaster Lock Finds The Right Combination For Supply-Chain ImprovementsCostly automation and price cuts weren't working. A new approach centered on increased outsourcing, flexible manufacturing and distribution, and establishing operations in Mexico. Now, Master Lock is saving money and getting new products to market faster.December 1, 2000HomeFord Develops Different Kind of Engine - One That Powers the Supply ChainUnlike sequence-based tools for optimizing supply-chain operations, Ford's Inbound Planning Engine evaluates numerous factors simultaneously. Already, it is increasing frequency of parts deliveries to plants without adding to total costs.November 1, 2000All LogisticsHitachi Data Moves to the Heartland for Faster DistributionFor 20 years, the high-end data storage system and server assembler had used DCs on each coast. But a self-imposed $1m penalty for unavailability of parts required a faster logistics network. Indianapolis was the answer.October 1, 2000All LogisticsJust What Is a 4PL Anyway?Consultants and 3PLs differ on whether the trademarked term is a distinction without a difference, but they agree that there is a real need for a "supermanager" to run a company's logistics, knowledge base and IT systems.August 1, 2000All LogisticsEricsson Frees Capital By Restructuring Supply ChainThe consumer products division of Ericsson, the Swedish telecommunications giant, found additional dollars to invest in its capital-intensive business by outsourcing inbound logistics and shifting responsibility for inventory management to vendors.June 1, 2000Page 1 of 2Next Page
