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Airclic Develops New Version of Mobile Software for Food Distributors

Airclic, a provider of cloud-based mobility software, has released a new version of its Food Perform product for the food-distribution industry. The tool eliminates paper manifests and allows for clean invoicing.

The Quest for Cost Efficiencies in Warehouse Management Continues in 2012

Analyst Insight: Warehouse management system vendors have used the slower market demand of 2009 and 2010 to invest in improved architecture and functionality. Today, the WMS market has seen a robust return in upgrades and new solution selections. Leading WMS application providers - from integrated ERP solutions to best-of-breed suite applications - all tout upgrades in architecture, new user interfaces and robust operational support. - Kevin Hume, principal, Tompkins International

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Sales & Operations Planning... Business Management in Near Real Time?

Analyst Insight: The sales and operations planning process has evolved from manufacturing conflict resolution in the late 1980s to data- and visibility-enhanced strategic demand and supply balancing for retail executives today. This is a remarkable evolution for a concept. As visibility continues to increase, could S&OP become the primary tool for managing supply chains or, for some, complete businesses? - Ralph Cox, principal, Tompkins International

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Wouldn't You Retailers Like to Know Specifically How Much Stuff Will Be Returned?

Small, Mid-Sized Businesses Begin to See Value in Cloud-Based BI Solutions, Study Finds

Preparing for Risks and Disruptions

Analyst Insight: While the global economy continues to remain sluggish, there is still a rising demand for new products, sources and markets. Nearly all multinational corporations (MNCs) have learned more about globalization and the risks and rewards that come with it. But MNCs and middle market companies still struggle with supply chain disruptions, higher costs of logistics, and issues caused by longer lead times. Supply chain managers have to plan and execute better globally. At the same time, more effective strategies and methods are evolving to overcome these challenges and achieve profitable growth. - Gene Tyndall, EVP Global Solutions, Tompkins International

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U.S. Manufacturing Won't Be Beaten by China - and Here's Why

Biofuel Powers KLM Flights Between Amsterdam and Paris

Trade Compliance Important Not Only to Supply Chain Managers But to the Entire Company

Hewlett-Packard Acknowledges Supply Chain Woes Have Hurt Bottom Line

CIOs Need to Find the Weak Links in Their Companies' Supply Chains

Container Exports Dipped 0.2 Percent Last Quarter

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