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Tracking shoes through the supply chain: Brent Cromley, director of development at Zappos.com, describes a new inventory management system that uses alogrithms to determine the location of an item in the Zappos.com warehouse. by Administrator; Tags: Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Enterprise Software, Software, Administrator; Blog posts 2008-04-15
Could the Olympics spoil Back to School sales?: Supply chain blogs recently warned that the Chinese government may close down a number of manufacturing industries during the Olympic games this summer and other posters warn that shipping and production slowdowns could be felt around China. The site says games could disrupt the flow of technology hard-goods in the...; Tags: China, Olympic Games, Supply Chain, Apple Inc., Sales, Manufacturing, Games, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Personal Technology, Enterprise Software, Software, David Morgenstern; Blog posts 2008-04-08
The trouble with Groundswell: Charlene Li and Josh Bernoff at industry analysts Forrester are bagging a lot of positive blog hype over their new book Groundswell: Winning in a World Transformed by Social Technologies. In my view the hype levels buzzing aeround the book make certain enterprise software claims seem tame. This from David...; Tags: Supply Chain, Blog, Groundswell, Sam Lawrence, Marketing Research, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Marketing, Enterprise Software, Software, Dennis Howlett; Blog posts 2008-04-03
HP lists its top suppliers: Hewlett-Packard on Thursday issued a mammoth social responsibility report including a list of most of its suppliers. HP released the list "with the intent of promoting transparency and progress in raising social and environmental standards in the electronics industry supply chain." While this list...; Tags: Supply Chain, Hewlett-Packard Co., Supplier, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Channel Management, Enterprise Software, Software, Marketing, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-04-03
The PC supply chain shipped 257 mln systems worldwide in 2007: In 2007, the PC supply chain shipped 257 mln systems worldwide and the mobile phone supply chain manufactured 1.1 bln finished phones that same year, according to IDC. Combined, these two supply chains finished shipments were valued at $318 bln in 2007, equal to more than a third of the...; Tags: Supply Chain, PC, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Enterprise Software, Software, NB; Blog posts 2008-03-20

Jump Point: Data-control, day-parting and success in any age: Tom Hayes has written a new book, Jump Point, that will get you thinking. Jump Point combines the freeconomics ideas recently covered by Wired's Chris Anderson with a globe-spanning perspective on competitiveness, but, most importantly, suggests that the impact of technology is a trailing phenomenon. In other words, when it...; Tags: Hayes Corp., Jump Point, Internet, Supply Chain, Leadership, Strategy, Business Operations, Management, Mitch Ratcliffe; Blog posts 2008-03-17
Logistics Group Migrates to New Server Environment for TCO Decrease of $15,000: As with all businesses, Beltmann Group tries to control costs. Any major outflow of money may produce a negative impact on the business, either in the form of decreased profit or in resources not targeted to the areas that might increase high-value sales. As Beltmann Group faced its renewal date...; Tags: Logistics, TCO, Microsoft Corp., Supply Chain, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Roi/Tco, Microsoft Windows, Sales Strategy, Servers, Business Operations, Operating Systems, Software, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Sales, Hardware; Case studies 2008-03-12
The Cassiterite Crisis - How Tech Boom Fuels Human Rights Risk in Africa: A disturbing article this week in the FT reports how cassiterite sourced through the use of child and slave labour has made it into the supply chains of global electronic goods manufacturers. Cassiterite is a derivative of tin ore necessarily used in circuitry and its use has, ironically, enabled...; Tags: Supply Chain, Industry, Microsoft Corp., Cassiterite, Safety Condition, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Strategy, Enterprise Software, Software, Management, James Farrar; Blog posts 2008-03-07
WMSmart (exe): WMSmart, Invenology's innovative Warehouse, Inventory and Distribution management software, is a powerful logistics (3PL) management system designed specifically for small to mid size businesses. This software package offers an extensive feature base that includes: Inventory Control, Item Catalog, Work Order/distribution, Warehouse Locator, Transfer Tracking/Repackaging, Asset Management, EDI, Contacts Management, Barcodes...; Tags: EDI, Supply Chain, Asset Management, Smb/Sme, Enterprise Software, Software, Business Operations, Operational Planning; Software downloads 2008-03-06
Gruppo Iper Secures Market Leadership by Ensuring Data Integrity and Accessibility Across the Enterprise: Gruppo Iper is one of Italy's largest and most dynamic supermarket chains, with 300,000 square meters of indoor store space. Gruppo Iper wanted to ensure quality of data to drive informed decisions and support the group's commercial and logistics policies and enable it to effectively monitor trends from a single...; Tags: Leadership, Oracle Corp., Logistics, Gruppo Iper, Supply Chain, Business Operations; Case studies 2008-03-01
Lighting Manufacturer Surya Roshni Streamlines supply chain With Bright Results: New Delhi-based Surya Roshni Ltd is India's second-largest manufacturer of lighting products. Surya Roshni wanted to improve integration between purchasing, manufacturing, and distribution departments and store company-wide data in one location. The challenge was to manage workforce scattered across multiple locations and tighten cost control across the supply chain through...; Tags: Supply Chain, Oracle Corp., Supply Chain Management (SCM), Enterprise Software, Software; Case studies 2008-03-01
Erlanger Boosts Back Office Functionality for Improved Patient Care: Erlanger Health System is a public non-profit, academic teaching five-hospital system affiliated with the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. Erlanger Health System wanted to manage a complex supply chain while delivering a spectrum of health services to more than a quarter-million people each year and lower supply costs and...; Tags: Supply Chain, Patient, Health Care, Back-office, SCM, Erlanger Health System, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Vertical Industries, Benefits, Healthcare, Enterprise Software, Software, Human Resources; Case studies 2008-03-01
Twinhead International Streamlines supply chain and Cuts Order Processing Time by 50%: Taipei-based Twinhead International manufactures and markets notebook computers for the consumer and industrial sectors. Income from industrial products commands around 30 - 40% of the company's operating revenues. The biggest challenges facing the company are the number of customizations they undertake for each customer, and the fact that they often...; Tags: Supply Chain, Oracle Corp., Oracle E-Business Suite, Operational Accounting, Y2K, Notebooks, Enterprise Software, Finance, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Software; Case studies 2008-03-01
Essilor Harmonizes Financial and Logistic Flows to Support Global Strategy: In 2006, Essilor produced over 200 million lenses in its 16 manufacturing plants, offering the largest range of products on the market. In 2006, the number of lenses manufactured by the group exceeded 200 million. Essilor's logistics teams manage the largest range of products on the market. One of the...; Tags: Strategy, Oracle Corp., Financial, Stock, Logistics, Essilor, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Business Operations; Case studies 2008-03-01
Prave Intelligent Relationship Management (msi): Prave Intelligent Relationship Management has Account and contact management: Account notes, Account documents, Resellers; Product Management: Service agreements, Procurement, Sellable, Serial number registration; Sales Management: Opportunity, Quotations, Sales, Orders, Invoices, Payments; After Sales: Support Tickets and workflow support; Logistics: Procurement, Inventory Control and warehousing, Asset management serial numbers, Material reservations;...; Tags: Procurement, EURL PRAVE FRANCE, Prave Intelligent Relationship Management, Sales Strategy, Purchasing & Procurement, Supply Chain, Sales Force Management, Asset Management, Sales, Business Operations, Operational Planning; Software downloads 2008-02-15
TETRA Technologies, Inc. Improves Performance With Successful, Enterprise-Wide System Upgrade: TETRA Technologies, Inc. is a geographically diversified oil and gas services company that provides niche products and services for well completion and late-life production enhancement and decommissioning. TETRA Technologies, wanted to upgrade enterprise resource planning software to improve performance and ensure scalability for the expanding enterprise and streamlines business processes...; Tags: Oracle Corp., Performance, TETRA Technologies Inc., Sales Strategy, Sales Force Management, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Supply Chain, Performance Management, Sales, Enterprise Software, Software, Business Operations, Human Resources, Workforce Management; Case studies 2008-02-01
Agistix, Inc. Provides Additional Layer of Security to Online Transactions Without Sacrificing Performance: Agistix, Inc. is the leading provider of on-demand, carrier-neutral global logistics management solutions that enable companies to gain visibility and control of their global shipment process. Agistix, Inc. wanted to implement a solution with the ability to provide an additional layer of security to protect customer shipping data without impeding...; Tags: Oracle Corp., Agistix Inc., Supply Chain, Security, Business Operations; Case studies 2008-02-01
How OEM Consumer Electronics Companies Can Dramatically Improve Profits Through Downstream supply chain Collaboration Directly With Retailers: With the nature of OEM Consumer Electronics manufacturers experiencing shrinking product lifecycles and the many business challenges impacting margins, there is no room for operational error or inefficiency. OEM Consumer Electronics companies are continually pressured to improve service levels, product margins, and grow revenue through their distribution channels and retail...; Tags: Supply Chain, Electronics Company, Collaboration, Consumer Electronics Company, OEM, Engineering, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology; White papers 2008-02-01
Distributor Simplifies Operations, Supports Global Growth With Management Solution: Based in the Netherlands, Kannegieter distributes electrical products and cable solutions to installers of communication networks. The company needs to continually improve services to help distinguish itself in a competitive market. Having originally deployed a former version of Microsoft Dynamics AX, it wanted to take advantage of the support and...; Tags: Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Corp., Supply Chain, Cable, Network Technology, Business Operations, Telecommunications, Personal Technology, Networking; Case studies 2008-02-01
SOA + Web 2.0 = higher business IQ: Business intelligence is becoming 'collaborative intelligence,' thanks to the confluence of SOA and Web 2.0 approaches. Business intelligence becomes collaborative intelligence That's the theme of a Webinar I recently moderated, featuring noted author Don Tapscott, Molson Canada BI manager Katrina Coyle, and SAP's Lothar...; Tags: Supply Chain, Web, SOA, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Web 2.0, Pricing, Business Intelligence, Web Services, Tools & Techniques, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Enterprise Software, Middleware, Software, Internet, Marketing, Data Management, Management, Joe McKendrick; Blog posts 2008-01-24