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At Warehouses Run by ATC Logistics, Things Can Get Complicated
The specialist in third-party logistics services for high-tech customers needed a warehouse-management system that could do much more than just store product on the racks.
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Managing Large Logistics Projects
Catherine Cooper, executive vice president and chief information officer of OHL, lays out the potential pitfalls that can doom major projects, along with some tips on how companies can avoid them.
3PLs Jump Into Valued-Added Services
Both sides benefit when a third-party logistics provider takes over processes that don't fall within the core competency of a manufacturing or distribution customer, says Stephen Sargunaraj, director of global operations support with UTi Worldwide.
On the Road to Supply Chain Excellence
There are numerous opportunities to instill organizational excellence, both within the walls of the warehouse and in outside relationships throughout the supply chain, says John Giangrande, senior account executive with Fortna.
MediClick Debuts All-Spend Feature in Analysis Workbench
Six Experts on Enterprise Inventory Optimization
The Monster Cable Supply Chain: A Look Behind the Scenes
Raul Corella, vice president of worldwide supply chain operations, stresses the importance of collaboration with key suppliers, understanding best practices and maintaining strict performance metrics - all with an eye toward continuous improvement.
At Microsoft, It's All About Communication
It's great to have accurate supply-chain data within a given department. But companies must be able to communicate and collaborate across discrete business functions, as well as with outside suppliers. Sanjay Ravi, worldwide managing director of high tech & electronics industry at Microsoft, shows how it can be done.
New Ideas for Warehouse Productivity
Even in a tough economy, companies are willing to spend money on new systems if a strong return on investment can be demonstrated, says Steve Simmerman, vice president of business development with Next View Software.
Taming the Beast: Amway Puts a Stop to Waste in the SKU-Revision Process
The maker of vitamins, cosmetics and nutritional items breaks down silos and sets up strict criteria to stop costly and unnecessary changes in product characteristics.
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The Future of the Digital Supply Chain
Entertainment is going digital, and the implications for content providers, supply-chain managers and consumers are huge. Tom Moran, senior director of media and entertainment market with Savvis, offers a peek at the future of movies, music, games, books and other products that can be delivered in digital form.
Why Lean Is Losing Momentum in the Executive Suite
Lean is a popular concept with many manufacturers, but it hasn't been widely applied in a coherent fashion that leads to bottom-line benefits. Tony Gorski, chief executive officer of DemandPoint, has some ideas on how companies can rethink their approach to the subject.
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