Technology > Inventory Planning/Optimization | SupplyChainBrain
Supplier Directory
Webinars
Podcasts
Videos
Events
Subscribe
Sign In
Logistics
Air Cargo
All Logistics
Facility Location Planning
Freight Forwarding/Customs Brokerage
Global Gateways
Global Logistics
Last Mile Delivery
Logistics Outsourcing
LTL/Truckload Services
Ocean Transportation
Parcel & Express
Rail & Intermodal
Reverse Logistics
Service Parts Management
Transportation & Distribution
Technology
All Technology
Artificial Intelligence
Cloud & On-Demand Systems
Data Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)
ERP & Enterprise Systems
Forecasting & Demand Planning
Global Trade Management
Inventory Planning/Optimization
Product Lifecycle Management
Robotics
Sales & Operations Planning
SC Finance & Revenue Management
SC Planning & Optimization
Supply Chain Visibility
Transportation Management
General SCM
Business Strategy Alignment
Customer Relationship Management
Education & Professional Development
Global Supply Chain Management
Global Trade & Economics
Green Energy
HR & Labor Management
Quality & Metrics
Regulation & Compliance
Sourcing/Procurement/SRM
SC Security & Risk Mgmt
Supply Chains in Crisis
Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility
Warehousing
All Warehouse Services
Conveyors & Sortation
Lift Trucks & AGVs
Order Management & Fulfillment
Packaging
RFID, Barcode, Mobility & Voice
Warehouse Automation
Warehouse Management Systems
Industries
Aerospace & Defense
Apparel
Automotive
Chemicals & Energy
Consumer Packaged Goods
E-Commerce/Omni-Channel
Food & Beverage
Healthcare
High-Tech/Electronics
Industrial Manufacturing
Pharmaceutical/Biotech
Retail
Think Tank
Inventory Planning/Optimization: Page 201
RedPrairie Acquires Vendor of Mobile Workforce Management Technology
RedPrairie Corp. has acquired Vortex Connect, a vendor of mobile workforce management technology.
What Are U.S. Retailers Getting for Christmas?
There was a bit of good economic news last week, with the announcement that U.S. retail sales rose 0.8 percent in July. That was the biggest gain since February, and well above the 0.3 percent that economists had predicted. So is the economy finally recovering?
Few U.S. Companies Able to Make, Sustain Improvements in Collections, Payables and Inventory
The ability of the largest U.S. companies to collect from customers and manage inventory improved just slightly in 2011, while payables performance worsened, according to the 14th annual working capital survey from REL Consulting, a division of The Hackett Group and CFO Magazine.
What Are U.S. Retailers Getting for Christmas?
Newgistics Acquires Colorado-Based AtLast Fulfillment
Newgistics Inc., a vendor of small-parcel delivery, returns-management and freight-shipping services, has acquired AtLast Fulfillment, a Colorado-based provider of fulfillment and warehousing services.
How J&J Is Introducing 'Lean' into the Supply Chain
After demonstrating significant success with lean manufacturing, Johnson & Johnson decided to apply lean principles for reducing waste to its supply chain.
U.S. Xpress Partners With Maritime-Ontario for Cross-Border Shipping
U.S. Xpress Enterprises has joined with Maritime-Ontario Freight Lines Ltd. to launch a North American cross-border shipping service.
LeanCor's Supply Chain Group Expands to the Chinese Market
The Supply Chain Group of third-party logistics provider LeanCor is expanding operations to the Chinese market. The unit will launch logistics services, training and education efforts to support the logistics, infrastructure and academic needs of Chinese and American companies.
Accenture Acquires Octagon Research Solutions, Life Sciences Specialist
The business consultancy Accenture has agreed to acquire Octagon Research Solutions Inc., a provider of clinical and regulatory information-management services and software to the pharmaceutical industry.
The Pros and Cons of Hedging Ocean Freight Rates
Over the last five years, the word "hedge" has become something of a dirty word. Think hedge funds - those massive, unregulated accumulations of capital that played a key role in bringing about the Great Recession. The idea of protecting oneself against adverse economic conditions seemed sound, but it quickly mutated into a bewildering flurry of transactions that ended up creating more risk than they were designed to mitigate. What's more, the original concept behind hedge funds became watered down to the point that many today aren't really "hedging" against anything. They're simply a means for investors to park their money with a trusted fund manager who might or might not repay that trust in the form of steady returns - all with minimal regulatory oversight.
Are You Realizing the Full Value From Your Cloud Investments?
Few phrases are generating more buzz in the business world today than cloud computing. This concept has been rapidly embraced by companies in every industry because of the obvious opportunities to save money and other valuable resources. In fact, Forrester Research projects that the global cloud computing industry will grow from $40.7bn in 2010 to more than $241bn by 2020.
The Pros and Cons of Hedging Ocean Freight Rates
Previous Page
Page 201 of 327
Next Page
Sign me up!
Receive the latest supply chain trends, news and analysis from SupplyChainBrain.
Email Address
*
Sign Up
Featured Product
Case Studies
Case Studies
How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID
Case Studies
Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact
Case Studies
Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking
Case Studies
Moving Robots Site-to-Site
