SupplyChainBrainMore from SupplyChainBrainAll LogisticsMeasuring DC PerformancePerformance metrics for warehouses and distribution centers have steadily improved since 2003, when the Warehousing Education and Research Council first conducted its annual "DC Measures" study, says Joe Tillman, senior researcher at Supply Chain Visions and co-author of the study. Moreover, the gap has significantly narrowed between best-in-class companies and those lower on the performance scale, he says.July 23, 2012SC Planning & OptimizationAn Introduction to the Biotechnology Industry OrganizationTom Heebink, western regional manager of the Biotechnology Industry Organization, explains the group's origin, and how it's helping fledgling biotech companies to attracting funding.July 20, 2012All LogisticsNew Rules for Bio and Pharma Industries: A BriefingMike Cleland, vice president of NorthHighland, discusses what biotech and pharma companies need to do to comply with new regulations for tracking products throughout the supply chain.July 20, 2012Product Lifecycle ManagementAn Inside Look at the High-Tech Manufacturing MarketPaul Dennies, program director for high-tech manufacturing with Teradata, offers his views on current trends in that area, and how they apply to supply-chain management generally.July 17, 2012All TechnologyThe Path to Success in Strategic SourcingTim Jordan, associate director for supply chain management with MAP Pharmaceuticals, talks about the key elements involved in setting up a strategic sourcing program for global companies.July 16, 2012All LogisticsModern Design Trends for Direct to Consumer FulfillmentBecause the DC is an expensive - but indispensable item - the CEO needs to be on top of operations that fulfill directly to customers' homes, says Matt Kulp, director, distribution and fulfillment, St. Onge Company, an engineering services company.July 11, 2012All LogisticsVoice Beyond Multi-ModalThe evolution of voice technology now includes an integration of graphical data visually displayed, says John Reichert, TECSYS marketing director. The combination is quicker and more beneficial than one might think.July 10, 2012All LogisticsBoosting Efficiencies in the Clinical Trials Supply ChainThere has been increased interest in the clinical trials supply chain, according to Michael Wallace, life sciences industry specialist with Oracle Corp., and Arun Cavale, principal with NexInfo.July 9, 2012All LogisticsA Leader in Teleconferencing Fine-Tunes Its Critical Parts OperationPolycom Inc. turns to a specialist in expedited logistics, to ensure rapid turnaround of defective and spare parts in its reverse-logistics chain.July 6, 2012Air CargoIntegrating Your Cold-Chain Management SystemsIt's common practice for companies to view cold-chain management systems for pharmaceutical and bio-technology products as point solutions, whether related to packaging, training or carrier services, says Gary M. Hutchinson, president of Modality Solutions. Integration of all those elements, however, results in a "much more holistic system," he says. "You maintain product quality all the way from manufacturer to point of use. Until you integrate it into one system, you're not tackling it properly."July 6, 2012Previous PagePage 528 of 590Next Page
