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Demand Management Issues Supply-Chain Planning Platform in the Cloud
Demand Management Inc. has developed its Demand Solutions platform for supply-chain planning as a software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering.
Congressional Report: Transportation and Infrastructure
The 2012 MAP-21 bill provides highway and transit funding through FY 2014. Janet Kavinoky of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce provides insight into how this law will impact logistics and discusses other transportation issues before Congress.
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Is Mobile Changing the CPG Supply Chain Forever?
Mobile has become an integral part of our everyday lives, extending beyond just personal use for the consumer to what is now a can't-live-without-it tool in the business world as well. Today, just about every industry is impacted by mobile devices, opening the door to workplace flexibility, increased efficiency and quicker exchange of data and knowledge. However, with this opportunity comes greater risk. Without the proper data exchange technology, secure information can be exposed, lost or more difficult to track. To address these challenges, application programming interfaces (APIs) are being used to help supply chain organizations take control of their data, and enable various systems and devices to communicate with each other.
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Apple, McDonald's, Amazon Rule Gartner's 2013 Supply Chain Top 25 Rankings
To the surprise of few observers, Apple once again is first in Gartner's Ninth Annual Supply Chain Top 25, a research initiative designed to raise awareness of the supply chain discipline and how it impacts the business. Apple was followed by McDonald's and Amazon, which switched places from last year's ranking.
IBM's Transformation Into a Globally Integrated Enterprise
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3rd Annual Nordic Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Forum
Epicor Updates Eagle Software; Offers Mobile Analyzer for Distributors
Epicor Software Corp. has released a new version of Epicor Eagle, the company's business-management software for small to medium-sized retailers.
Engine Block Manufacturer Uses RFID to Detect Defects Before Shipping
When the molds used to manufacture aluminum engine blocks are built, visibility into the entire assembly process can help ensure that any defects are caught before the finished block is shipped to a customer. With that in mind, automotive components manufacturer Nemak has automated its work-in-process (WIP) tracking, with a radio frequency identification system supplied by Balluff Inc. that writes sensor data from automation equipment to ensure that any defects in the mold are caught before molten aluminum is poured into it.
Nordstrom Says It's No Longer Tracking Customers Via Cellphones; Other Retailers Continue Trial
Eight months into a controversial customer-tracking mobile trial, Nordstrom has halted the effort. Although Nordstrom took a lot of criticism for the mostly misunderstood program from consumer media, it's not clear whether the project ended as a result of the criticism or the trial had simply run its course.
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Top Chief Procurement Officers Enable 22-Percent Higher Profit Margins, Study Finds
At the Smarter Commerce Global Summit, IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced a study that says companies with high-performing procurement organizations are driving better bottom line results, according to an IBM study. These organizations report profit margins of 7.12 percent as compared to just 5.83 percent for companies with low-performing procurement organizations. Also, companies with top-performing procurement organizations report profit margins 15 percent higher than the average company - and 22 percent higher margins than companies with low-performing procurement organizations.
Logistics Revenues Top Pre-recession Levels, But Profitability Lags, Report Says
A report by Transport Intelligence entitled Global Transport and Logistics Financial Analysis 2013 reveals the winners and losers in the global logistics industry over what has been a tempestuous six-year period.
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Tracing the Food Supply Chain From Farm to Fork
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