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Trying on a Tailor-made TMS
Ralph Lauren’s transport operations team lacked the ability to dynamically route international air freight according to real-time best service and cost options, and it showed in inflated shipping costs. When a market search found no suitable transportation management system (TMS) for international air freight, the company decided to create its own, with help from solutions provider Acuitive Solutions.
The Scoop on Route Accounting Automation
Ice cream distributor Berliner scoops up savings with an automated direct store delivery solution that helps drivers manage customer information collected along their routes.
Import Data: It’s in the Bag
Computer carrying case manufacturer Targus gets a handle on duty drawback with global trade management software.
Raising a Glass to Better Beverage Management
Faced with processing more than 63,000 orders each year, the Manitoba Liquor Control Commission turned to Aldata’s merchandizing optimization and demand-based replenishment.
When Just Enough Goes All the Way
In the midst of organizational change, furniture retailer Design Within Reach upgrades its demand forecasting and replenishment system to better control inventory.
Predicting Demand Levels Down the Road
Polymer and fibers manufacturer INVISTA turned to a new inventory planning tool to meet recessionary challenges.
ALDO Boots Up a New System
Global shoe retailer ALDO implements a high-stepping, end-to-end inventory and distribution system.
Bar Codes Rev Up Auto Supplier Operations
An end-to-end scanning solution with components from Integrated Barcoding Systems and Zebra Technologies helps Trelleborg Automotive Americas improve efficiency and accuracy, while providing real-time production data and lot traceability.
High-Stakes Handling: Bally Hits the WMS Jackpot
Unwilling to gamble on warehouse operations, slot machine manufacturer Bally Technologies invested in a sure thing: a new WMS and data collection hardware.
Airfreight Costs Touch Down
Athletic equipment manufacturer Easton-Bell Sports scores big airfreight savings with an assist from UltraShip's transportation management system.
Good Chemistry Yields Better Inventory Management
Chemical manufacturer Celanese experiments with a formula for solving its inventory woes.
Distribution by the Book
Automated routing helps Scholastic Book Fairs turn the page on inefficiency..
Painting a Picture Of Private Fleet Profit
Sherwin-Williams' private fleet integrates its dispatch system with PeopleNet to brush up on efficiency.
Revving the Procurement Engine
A high-powered search tool steers Harris Corporation's engineers through immense volumes of data to locate top-value product components.
Yard Guard
Armed with a powerful visibility tool, Continental Tire North America keeps watch over its trailers.
Holiday Creations Sees the Light
A holiday lights manufacturer takes a shine to its new export management system.
The Educated Pallet: How Sweet It Is
Imperial Sugar spices up its supply chain by leasing pallets with the smarts to tell where they've been and where they're headed.
Big Makeover for Littlearth
Fun fashion accessory firm wraps its data in a sharp new software ensemble.
Making the Right Connection
Bon-Ton gets extra mileage from its transportation management system by linking it to a vendor compliance system.
Creating Calm from Chaos
By automating and reorganizing its warehouse, Red-L Distributors cuts costs and creates a cleaner, safer, less frantic work environment.
Arrow Hits Replenishment Target
Arrow aims at One Network's platform to recharge its automated replenishment program, and hits the customer service bull's eye.
Rock Around the Stock
Taking its cue from the Q system, Guitar Center's forecasts and inventory allocation now make beautiful music together.
Hassle-Free Electronic Invoicing: Now That's Hot
HVACR wholesaler heats up efficiency with a cool electronic invoicing system.
Box Ho! RFID Replaces Telescopes
Tired of playing hide and seek with its containers, CIMC finds a new RFID system to help locate product in its yards.
A Labor Management Tool For All Seasons
Raising the heat on worker productivity and efficiency was key for Four Seasons Temperature Control. A labor management system helped it achieve that—plus some cool savings.
I Heard IT Through the Grapevine
When The Henry Wine Group uncorks a new logistics system, accurate inbound freight updates and improved communication pour out.
IT Cleanup, Aisle 3
Migrating to a single technology platform and translating SAP transactions onto handheld terminals were high on Wawa's IT shopping list. It checked off both with SAP.
Burton Brings Vendors On Board
Snowboarding gear manufacturer Burton bails on its freestyle WIP reports and launches a visibility suite that sticks.
Plugging Into Network Visibility
A networked WMS sparks Eaton Corp.'s electrical business with a broad view of inventory and more opportunities to aggregate freight.
Vendor/Carrier Accountability: We'll Drink to That!
A beverage distributor's thirst for visibility is quenched by a tool that sets delivery performance standards and makes sure they're met.
From Doughnuts to Dollars
Krispy Kreme finds sweet savings in streamlining financial and supply chain transactions with EDI.
Peeling Away a 'Band-Aid And Bubblegum' Operation
Specialized shipping and global trade software complements Speedline Technologies' slowing ERP system.
Relieving Global Trade Aches and Pains
SAP's global trade solution is the right medicine for Bayer, helping it centralize, standardize, and further automate international trade activities.
I Sync, Therefore I Am
SuperValu derives super value from a product data synchronization initiative.
Demand Planning Changes Minds
A mission to improve demand planning and customer service led European manufacturer Tenaris to embrace new technology and a new mindset.
Slamming the Brakes On Supplier Misbehavior
Tired of dealing manually with vendor shipping violations, aftermarket auto chain Pep Boys shifts to an automated compliance system to steer suppliers in the right direction.
Electronic Invoice Savings That Will Floor You
Drowning in a sea of manual invoices, flooring supplier Mohawk Industries turns to electronic invoicing. Now, when it comes to paying suppliers quickly and accurately, Mohawk mops up.
Pharmaceutical Logistics: Countering Counterfeits
To comply with a Florida regulation for tracking pharmaceuticals through the supply chain, wholesale distributor H.D. Smith implements an electronic pedigree solution.
Where's the Beef? Check the Onboard Tracking Unit
Vehicle location technology helps a foodservice supplier feed hungry customers, and a truck leasing firm feed customers hungry for information.
Wood Work: Carving One System from Many
A wood panel maker goes against the grain, replacing numerous, mismatched systems with an integrated ERP and SCM suite.
Injecting Zoom Into Distribution
Kawasaki shifts to a 'multi-enterprise' SCM system to rev up product flow and keep dealers and customers humming.
Demanding a Better Forecast
A demand forecasting methodology that blends input from multiple sources is the right formula for one chemical manufacturer.
Riding Out the Storm
An import management system helps chemical distributor Biddle Sawyer navigate in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
Metro Transit Gets on Schedule
King County Metro Transit was missing the bus, using an outdated system to distribute its 12 million transit schedules. The fix? A new WMS, advanced mobile technology, and additional warehouse equipment.
Car 54, Where Are You?
A web-based railcar monitoring service helps American Gypsum keep freight on track.
Redi-to-Go Vehicle Tracking
A fleet-tracking system gives Brookshire Brothers tighter control over fuel costs, driver payments, and store deliveries.
Keeping the Promise
An ATP solution helps integrated circuits manufacturer more consistently make good on commitments to customers.
RFID Bears Fruit
For Ballantine Produce Co., the time is ripe to make a significant move to radio frequency identification (RFID).
Getting a Leg Up on Logistics
Leg Avenue jumps feet first into demand forecasting and warehouse management systems to meet demand for its provocative Halloween costumes.
Cutting out the Middleman
Finding third-party middleware an ill fit, chemical coatings manufacturer Colorcon selects software for remote data collection devices that tightly integrates with its Oracle system.
Bid Farewell to 12 Cents On the Dollar
An online trading platform for liquidating and sourcing electronic components has laser manufacturer beaming with delight.
Got Milk? ERP System Lets You Know
Milk processor Milnot takes control of inventory with an ERP system designed for process manufacturers.
Bad Boy Makes Good With Customers
A web-based logistics solution helps retailers satisfy customers with tight delivery windows.
You May Have It, But We Can See It
New software module gives parts distributor an accurate picture of inventory it consigns to suppliers.
Web-Based System Zaps Shipping Delays
An upgraded shipping system nets faster turnaround, fewer mistakes, and a boost in revenues for American Biophysics.
Suite Keeps the Inbound Flow in Harmony
Optimization and visibility software keeps materials and parts moving quickly from crossdock to Steelcase production lines.
Purchasing Management Software: A Smart Spend
Purchasing management software helps a Caterpillar dealer recover parts costs and make more profitable sourcing decisions.
Super-Sized Solution For a Mid-Sized Enterprise
Pacejet gives manufacturers and distributors a more commanding view of their operations, plus the tools to act on what they see.
Terra Technology: Souping Up the Forecast
With real-time analysis to complement its long-range system, Campbell stirs up a recipe for demand-planning success.
Healthcare Procurement System: Just What the Doctors Ordered
Miami Children's Hospital scrubs up to prepare for more efficient purchasing
Tank Goodness
A materials management system gives Army depot and its partners a better view of parts used to rebuild M1A1 Abrams tanks.
Menlo Worldwide Logistics: Serving Up Technology a la Carte
One 3PL offers software and technology services to companies that run their own supply chains.
QRS: Getting in the Electronic Trading Game
Using Web Forms, no player is too small for electronic commerce.
EMJ Extracts Execution Excellence
Transportation system aims to turn plans into profitable reality for flatbed shippers
Silvon: The Incredible Shrinking Safety Stock
New software helps companies systematically match inventory to fluctuating customer demand.
CombineNet: Moving Beyond Reverse Auctions
Using combinatorial optimization, DuPont finds further ways to save on transportation.
Logility: May the Source Be With You
Collaborative sourcing management steers Bell Sports toward greater control over its brands.
Flex Time: Finding Adaptable Software
Adjust-it-yourself supply chain software helps a fast-growing retail chain bend the rules.
Zedent: A CLASS Act
Zedent's ERP system aims to help distributors win top grades for customer service.
V3 Systems: Scaling Supply Chain Peaks
Seeking a WMS system to help manage expected growth, Mountain Hardwear found a solution tailored to its size and needs.
Enterasys: Stock Options
By adjusting inventory levels automatically every day, Enterasys streamlines its service parts depots.
Amphire: Platform for Productivity
Food service distributor MBM Corp. finds a base for building tighter relationships with vendors and offering value-added services to customers.
Xporta: The Total Cost of Global Sourcing
Ingersoll-Rand scopes out the full cost of sourcing from different overseas suppliers.
Unilever HPC: From Nine Little Boxes to One Lean Machine
Web-based RFI, RFP and powerful analytic tools help Unilever HPC revamp its transport strategy.
INSIGHT: Sticking With the Strategy
An in-house supply chain modeling system helps Henkel Consumer Adhesives react quicly to change.
Adding a Dash of SALT to Logistics
Speech technology developers cook up a new recipe for web applications.
NTE Builds Toshiba's Public-Private Partnership
Two electronic trading networks help Toshiba win prime-level service and attractive rates from contract carriers.
Servigistics Service Parts Planning: More Science, Less Art
Cray Inc. takes the guesstimation out of managing its stock of spare parts.
Wireless Technology: SCM For a New Generation
To support an improved sales and distribution model, PepsiAmericas swaps old handhelds for advanced mobile computing technology.
Nistevo Finds Strength in Numbers
Nistevo's network-based TMS gains punch as it attracts more shippers and carriers.
Demand Planning's Suite Song
Forecasting and planning software helps companies match inventories to customers' future demands.
Transentric: Filling in the Blanks
A new supply chain tool promises a broader and more detailed view of inventory.
Rand McNally Keeps Going the Distance
Rand McNally barrels ahead with new mileage and route optimization tools.
SupplyWorks' Supply Side Suite
SupplyWorks' Supplier Relationship Management solution promises closer, more profitable ties with vendors.
Playing Tag with Pallets and Containers
A pallet-leasing firm uses RFID technology to monitor equipment so customers can track shipments through the supply chain.
Elogex: Holistic Logistics
A web-based TMS looks at inbound and outbound, within and beyond the enterprise, for opportunities to optimize freight.
Warehouse Wizardry
A new warehouse management system sends game maker's goods flying to retail stores.
Software Speeds Border Crossings
International trade software improves data access, creates better audit trails, and flags shipment-stopping errors before they cause delays.
Online Routing Guides: Who Wants Yesterday's Paper?
Electronic routing guides promise timely information, easy distribution, and widespread access.
Web Solution Delivers Best of Two Worlds
Double Click: a web-based service offers do-it-yourself optimization and 3PL support.
Ricardo Sends Logistics Problems Packing
Custom-tailored software cuts transport costs by thousands of dollars a month for a leading luggage manufacturer.
Picture This: Freight Info at a Glance
With location-based software, a quick look yields a wealth of knowledge.
The Right Route with the Right Rate
Can a dot.com company take complexity and cost out of supply chain management? SupplyLinks says it can.
Redefining e-Business Through Connectivity
Looking to connect seamlessly with all your trading partners without investing in information technology? ECOutlook.com can help.
Keeping it in the Family: ODW Logistics Gets Personal
ODW takes customers into the future by being flexible and implementing solutions that meet their needs.
ACCUSHIP.com: A Leader in the Pack
ACCUSHIP may come closest to providing a single-source solution for managing motor freight on the web.
On-the-Go Transport Management
Palm Inc. partners with freightquote.com to provide on-the-go bidding, scheduling, and shipment tracking.
WMS: The Hub of Customer Service
Sometimes, accessible information is more important than automated processes.
Online Recruiting: Set Your Sights on These Job Sites
Vertical dot.coms make it easy, economical, and expedient to recruit logistics professionals.
iLink Global: Rockin' and Rollin' with E-Logistics
iLink Global acts as a logistics bodyguard for e-commerce fulfillment of rare collectibles and fine art purchases.
Online Customer Service Gets Personal
The Right Start Inc. has created a dynamic symbiotic relationship between its web site and physical storefronts, providing exceptional customer service for every potential sale.
Logistics IT News for the New Year
Here are several recent Logistics Information Technology solutions and newsworthy events.
Anyone Can Sell on the Web, But Can You Deliver Worldwide?
Through its GLS software, Syntra addresses the three significant areas of constraint that inevitably impede international trade—regulatory compliance, financials, and logistics management.
Will E-Commerce Deliver Holiday Demand?
A cornucopia of new logistics IT solutions offers much to be thankful for this holiday season.
Celarix: E-Logistics From Any Desktop
A total application service provider brings Internet-based, web-browser access to logistics management.
The Price of Progress: Affordable E-Commerce
Netscape's electronic commerce exchange software provides a transparent infrastructure to streamline supply chain networks.
FedEx APIs Create Cinderella Success Stories
FedEx's ShipAPI leverages the internet, eliminating order errors and the need for middleman distribution.
DHL Simplifies International Transportation
DHL Connect Automates the Processes Required to Transport and Track Global Shipments.
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