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A Bit Too Much Spice in McCormick's Supply Chain

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Panjiva Debuts B2B Search Engine for Global Traders

Panjiva, provider of a business-to-business platform for managing global trade, has made available a new search engine.

IBM Unveils New Technologies and Services at Smarter Commerce Summit

IBM introduced several new products at its recent Smarter Commerce Summit in Orlando, Fla.

In This Supply Chain, Lives Hang in the Balance

So often our discussions about supply chain center on arcane details and limited stakes. Production delayed? Get ready to pay more for expedited transportation. Lost a supplier? Might mean empty shelves at the supermarket. Life goes on.

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In This Supply Chain, Lives Hang in the Balance

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Analyzing Retailer Data to Accurately Forecast Demand in Volatile Markets

Challenge: A large consumer products company faced demand volatility and increasing costs of holding inventory.

Kewill Launches New Version of Supply-Chain App for Retailers

Kewill has developed version 5.0 of its Kewill Trade software, which manages the direct dispatch of goods from supplier to customer or store, for multichannel, catalogue and internet retailers.

Leading Network Provider Delivers Consistent Growth with Steelwedge S&OP

Challenge: Volatile economy creates changing customer demand.

Aldata Unveils Mobile App for Retail Shelf Management

Aldata, a vendor of software for retailers and distributors, has introduced Aldata Mobile Shelf Execution.

Logility Releases New App for SKU-Level Forecasting

Logility Inc. has made available a new application that enables SKU-level planning for products where traditional forecasting techniques are ineffective.

Maine Retailer Boosts Visibility at Point of Sale, Improves Collaboration Among Its Stores

Renys, a regional chain of discount retail stores in Maine, has selected Junction Solutions to implement Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 and help launch its multichannel retail strategy, while automating manual processes and improving visibility and collaboration throughout its store locations.

Driving a 30 Percent Inventory Reduction and Improved Collaboration

Challenge: A leading US wireless communications provider experienced tremendous growth, especially with the transition into smartphones and tablets, creating imbalances within its supply chain driving inventory build-up across 3,000 retail locations and 3 distribution centers. The company identified opportunities to link retail store replenishment with the procurement plan to reduce safety stock, accelerate inventory turns and boost in-stock performance. Through its use of Logility Voyager Solutions, the wireless provider is able to leverage a comprehensive supply chain plan increasing visibility and collaboration across departments.

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