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Peeling Away a ‘Band-Aid And Bubblegum’ Operation
Specialized shipping and global trade software complements Speedline Technologies’ slowing ERP system.
Read MoreRelieving 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.
Read MoreI Sync, Therefore I Am
SuperValu derives super value from a product data synchronization initiative.
Read MoreDemand Planning Changes Minds
A mission to improve demand planning and customer service led European manufacturer Tenaris to embrace new technology and a new mindset.
Read MoreSlamming 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.
Read MoreElectronic 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.
Read MorePharmaceutical 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.
Read MoreWhere’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.
Read MoreWood 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.
Read MoreInjecting Zoom Into Distribution
Kawasaki shifts to a ‘multi-enterprise’ SCM system to rev up product flow and keep dealers and customers humming.
Read MoreDemanding a Better Forecast
A demand forecasting methodology that blends input from multiple sources is the right formula for one chemical manufacturer.
Read MoreRiding Out the Storm
An import management system helps chemical distributor Biddle Sawyer navigate in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
Read MoreMetro 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King County Metro Transit was missing the bus, using an outdated system to distribute its 12 million transit schedules.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.
Read MoreCar 54, Where Are You?
A web-based railcar monitoring service helps American Gypsum keep freight on track.
Read MoreRedi-to-Go Vehicle Tracking
A fleet-tracking system gives Brookshire Brothers tighter control over fuel costs, driver payments, and store deliveries.
Read MoreKeeping the Promise
An ATP solution helps integrated circuits manufacturer more consistently make good on commitments to customers.
Read MoreRFID Bears Fruit
For Ballantine Produce Co., the time is ripe to make a significant move to radio frequency identification (RFID).
Read MoreGetting 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.
Read MoreCutting 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.
Read MoreBid Farewell to 12 Cents On the Dollar
An online trading platform for liquidating and sourcing electronic components has laser manufacturer beaming with delight.
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