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Transplace Integrates Truckload Benchmarking Data With LLamaSoft App
Transplace, the North American-based third-party logistics provider, is integrating its truckload benchmarking data into the Supply Chain Guru software of LLamasoft.
Zebra Uses Own Technology to Track Its Own Assets
Zebra Technologies has put its own real-time location system (RTLS) technology to work at two of its warehouses - one in Vernon Hills, Ill., and a second in Heerenveen, the Netherlands. The solution saves time employees previously spent locating the proper place for loads of picked goods (approximately three minutes per load), says Gary Meekma, Zebra's senior manager of warehouse operations, while also reducing the amount of space required to stage each load by about 40 percent.
The Shifting Dynamic Between Logistics Providers and Their Customers
In-house logistics professionals want a lot more information and attention from their prospective logistics service providers these days, says Bill Weaver, senior account executive with United Transportation Services Inc.
The ABCs of Total Landed Cost Modeling
Mike Jones, president of St. Onge Co., explains the value of total landed cost modeling, and how it's affecting decisions to offshore manufacturing activities.
Kewill Issues Update of Order-Management, e-Invoicing App
Kewill has developed a new version of its Web-based application for order management. The update of EasyTrade Web Edition allows open-community collaboration between companies and suppliers, enabling the electronic exchange of orders and e-invoices.
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.
How Business Should Respond to SEC's Rule on Conflict Minerals
No one appears completely happy with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's new rule on tracking the presence of conflict minerals from the Democratic Republic of the Congo in high-tech and other types of products. Comments on SEC's action range from outright opposition to quibbling over details.
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Eight Leading Companies to Compete for Supply Chain Innovation Award at Annual CSCMP Conference
Eight corporate teams that demonstrated how their supply chain practices reduced costs, streamlined processes, saved energy, and improved operating efficiencies are finalists in the eighth annual Supply Chain Innovation Award competition presented by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals and SupplyChainBrain.
Stanford Slates Responsible Supply Chains Conference
Stanford University's Graduate School of Business will host a one-day conference on socially and environmentally responsible supply chains. Entitled "Shared Value and Supply Chains - Strategies for Success," the event will take place on Oct. 10, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:20 p.m., and be followed by a networking reception.
Jeeves Information Systems Opens North American Headquarters in Chicago
Jeeves Information Systems AB, a developer of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for small and medium-sized businesses, has established a new headquarters for its North American operations in Chicago.
Inchcape Shipping Services Opens Office in Alaska
Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), a global provider of maritime services, has opened a new office in Dutch Harbor, AK.
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