Logility
APRIL 18, 2011
We are just wrapping up a great first day here in Orlando. It is amazing to see so many customers in one place. Attendance was up nearly 40%. The level of interest highlights the importance of supply chain in the success of a company. In speaking with many companies today I get a sense of optimism in the air with many looking at how technology can help them better manage their forecasts in such a dynamic economy.
Supply Chain Network
APRIL 15, 2011
'In recent years manufacturers have globalised their operations due to the need to reduce costs and to explore business opportunities in new markets. Establishing a new manufacturing plant in a remote location has its problems, the most important of which is guaranteeing a reliable supply of parts from key suppliers and more importantly maintaining regular communications with them.
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EcoVadis
APRIL 14, 2011
The majority of companies are not interested in evaluating suppliers for the sake of evaluation, but rather they are looking to drive improvements, reduce risks and push towards innovation in the supply chain. We would like to share 5 best practices based on our expertise and experience in assessing sustainable supply chain excellence. 1.) Keep it simple.
Supply Chains Rock
APRIL 28, 2011
'Who said supply chains are boring? Whenever I tell a friend, colleague or family member about my job as soon as the words "supply chain" are muttered I immediately see glassy eyes followed by a yawn or two. Little do they realize that every time they discard or recycle a carton of milk they are completing the end of the supply chain cycle. Without supply chains consumers would be stuck using products that they had to make or grow with their own two hands.
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Logility
APRIL 18, 2011
We are just wrapping up a great first day here in Orlando. It is amazing to see so many customers in one place. Attendance was up nearly 40%. The level of interest highlights the importance of supply chain in the success of a company. In speaking with many companies today I get a sense of optimism in the air with many looking at how technology can help them better manage their forecasts in such a dynamic economy.
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Logility
APRIL 15, 2011
We are officially one week away from the kickoff of Connections 2011, our annual customer conference. Attendance is up more than 40%. And, we have added 25% more sessions. The conference is designed to help attendees navigate their voyage to supply chain success, starting in sunny Orlando. In addition to our on-site activities, this year we are providing in-the-field reporting from the conference for everyone that is unable to join us in Orlando.
Supply Chain Network
APRIL 13, 2011
'IBM today (NYSE: IBM), announced that Danone, a leading global dairy producer, is working with IBM to provide a secure trading network for that helps expedite and automate business transactions with its customers, business partners and suppliers. IBM is replacing Danone’s existing network to increase the flexibility and responsiveness of its business-to-business (B2B) commercial interactions to improve its overall customer experience.
Supply Chain Network
APRIL 30, 2011
'From IIFL: “HCL Technologies, a leading global IT services provider, announced today that it has signed a global alliance agreement with the JDA Software Group, Inc, leader in supply chain management. This announcement expands HCL’s existing relationship with JDA thereby extending HCL’s offerings in professional services for industries such as retail, manufacturing, CPG and life sciences for the Americas and the Europe.
Supply Chain Network
APRIL 24, 2011
'Agentrics, a leader in retail and supply chain solutions, is going back to its roots as an early pioneer of the industry’s first ever collaborative exchange platform for retailers, with the announcement that it is launching a new solution suite, offered in a hosted software-as-a-service (SaaS) format, focused on enabling a more synchronized supply chain.
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Supply Chain Network
APRIL 7, 2011
'From Forbes: “Boeing (BA) faces new delays in the delivery of the Dreamliner. GM (GM) slows or shutdown production in U.S. factories due to a shortage of parts. Toyota (TM) expected to lose $73 million for every day its factories are shuttered. If there was any doubt left about the impact of globalization of the supply chain, the news this month should make it crystal clear: supply chains today are attenuated and extremely vulnerable to repercussions from events far outside the control of
Supply Chain Network
APRIL 13, 2011
'Accellos, a leading provider of supply chain execution software solutions, has named Bill Ashburn General Manager of its line of transportation software solutions. Accellos has recently restructured into business units focused on Transportation, WMS, Third Party Logistics and Supply Chain Execution, a crucial step in its long-term strategy of building a unified suite of supply chain software through acquisition and organic development.
EcoVadis
APRIL 11, 2011
A study released by Networks For Business Sustainability in partnership with University of Warwick and University of Bath titled Managing Sustainable Global Supply Chains assessed research from over the past 25 years to examine the driving forces behind why and how organizations implement sustainable supply chains. Surprisingly, the most prevalent motivation for companies to build a sustainable supply chain is not risk management, but rather a desire to maintain or attract new customers (account
EcoVadis
APRIL 4, 2011
McDonald’s recently worked with the World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) to conduct an analysis of which raw material inputs have the most potential sustainability impact. They have decided to focus on five areas – beef, poultry, coffee, palm oil, and packaging – which can be seen in their recently released “Sustainable Land Management Commitment” The company is developing a pilot program with the goal of tracing and certifying sustainable beef in the Amazon region.
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Supply Chain Network
APRIL 23, 2011
'From silicon.com: “You might think a long career in IT is a prerequisite for heading up a corporate IT department but for DHL Logistics CIO Hugo Patten the route to CIO was far more varied. Patten started out working in electronics manufacturing in the 1980s and 1990s with Mitsubishi Electric, a traditional Japanese keiretsu, or conglomerate, that Patten describes as “very diverse but very traditional at its heart” He ended up working in the European strategic planning side of
Supply Chain Network
APRIL 4, 2011
'Hub Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HUBG), one of the nation’s leading freight transportation management companies, announced today that it purchased Exel Transportation Services (ETS) for $83 million before post closing adjustments. ETS is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hub Group, operating independently under the name Mode Transportation. “We are extremely pleased to welcome Mode’s Independent Business Owners (IBOs), employees, and customers into the Hub Group family,” said Dav
EcoVadis
APRIL 21, 2011
Following the resolution which was adopted in November on CSR in International Trade , the EU has released a new study in Sustainable Supply Chains: Responsible Supply Chain Management : Potential success factors and challenges for addressing prevailing human rights and other CSR issues in Supply Chains of EU-based companies. The study looks at success factors and challenges in addressing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) issues in supply chains.
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