I.T. Toolkit
Extreme Networks Rewires Its Supply Chain
Extreme Networks’ acquisition spree provided the perfect reason to overhaul its supply chain practices and processes.
There's No Business Like Shoe Business
Shoe retailer Shoe Station relies on Retail Pro 9 and other technology solutions to help employees provide top-of-the-line service and ensure customer satisfaction.
From Sea to Supermarket: Tracking the Catch of the Day
Bumble Bee Foods is using the SAP® Cloud Platform Blockchain service to trace the journey of yellowfin tuna from the Indonesian ocean to the dinner table.
Hidaka Forges Automated Inventory Solution
An unusually large customer order drives Hidaka to implement the Mobility Physical Inventory App from AIM Computer Solutions. Along with automating the inventory process, the solution provides accurate and timely information.
E-Commerce Fulfillment: No Pain, No Gain
Escalade Sports transforms supply chain to capture e-commerce growth, improve customer service levels, and better manage inventory and demand planning.
Kicking the Tires on an IoT Solution
Tire manufacturer Michelin is a shipper with a massive global footprint and complex demands. With headquarters in Clermont-Ferrand, France, Michelin operates 121 production facilities in 17 countries; those facilities produced approximately 190 million tires in 2017. With a presence in 170 countries, distributing products across the globe is a challenging and sophisticated operation.
Getting Shipments on the Right Track
To gain visibility to the location and condition of their shipments, no matter where in the world they might be, and no matter the transport mode, RFS turned to a solution from Tive Inc. that combines a tracker and software.
HyperX Game Plan: Win at Demand Planning and Replenishment
Kingston Technology’s HyperX division partnered with Logility to improve its supply chain visibility and demand, inventory and replenishment planning practices.
Automated EDI Brings Benefits as Far as Eyebobs Can See
A direct, automated EDI connection between its ERP system and retail partners gives eyebobs 20/20 visibility to its omnichannel orders.
Amway India Inks Digitized Warehouse Plan
Amway India boosted warehouse efficiency and accuracy by deploying JDA’s warehouse management solutions.
Rooted in Data, Business Blooms
Metrolina Greenhouses integrates ERP and customized, industry-specific tools to improve order, shipping and billing management.
TMS Brings the Power
Celestica improves visibility, controls costs and seeks greater logistics flexibility with MercuryGate’s transportation management system solutions.
Inventory System Makes Mama and Data Proud
After Carter's implements a cloud-based platform, inventory management and supply chain visibility become child's play.
Automated Compliance: Allied's Stock-in-Trade
Due to the sensitive nature of the products Allied exports, the distributor turned to automation to stay on top of increasingly complex and rapidly changing international trade policies, regulations, sanctions, and restricted party lists, which in some cases change overnight.
Fashion Icon Designs Supply Chain Solution
With its distribution center approaching capacity, Michael Kors had several options to consider, including one that would expand the existing facility. The fashion company turned to supply chain software company LLamasoft for help evaluating possible solutions. The collaboration also led to Michael Kors developing a core supply chain decision-making capability as well as systems it could use for other purposes.
Better Routing Takes Root
This case study tells how Weatherford Farms increased efficiency in its delivery network by switching from manual routing to an automated routing system.
Sofa So Good: Software Upgrade Bolsters Furniture Company’s Growth
Furniture retailer upgrades its warehouse management system to furnish growth.
Customized App Puts Bat Distributor in the Big Leagues
When a paper-based order management system slowed a baseball bat manufacturer’s growth, the company digitized for out-of-the-park growth.
Hitting a Freight Management Bull’s Eye
Ben E. Keith maximized freight management with help from ArrowStream’s Crossbow technology.
Carrier Network Plants Seeds of Delivery Efficiency
Produce distributor SunTerra Chicago uses technology to boost on-time deliveries and cut costs.
Routing Software Separates Losers from Weiners
Kowalski Sausage implements a new in-house routing and dispatching system to improve how the piggies get to market.
Chainsaw Maker Massacres Supply Chain Inefficiencies
Oregon-based manufacturer Blount International was bleeding money from leaks all across its supply chain. It found that the correct application of the right data management technology provided and maintained by the right partner was the solution to the problem.
Optimum Dental Extracts Transportation Cost Savings
A lack of route optimization software led to out-of-control logistics costs for Optimum Dental Studio, so the company turned to Maxoptra to optimize routing to serve dental offices and their patients.
Delivery App Perks Up Coffee Sales
A new app helped a coffee merchant digitally transformed its retail sales and distribution processes.
Cloud-Based Route Planning? That Would Be Ideal!
Wholesale distributor Ideal Supply re-routed its delivery network through the cloud with the help of logistics technology provider Descartes.
Sapa Puts a Dent in Freight Costs
Sapa Extrusions Americas achieves tremendous business benefits by implementing Cloud Logistics’ transportation management system (TMS).
Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitude
When an outdated warehouse management system was putting a dent in a distributor’s workflow, it turned to a technology partner to grow its e-commerce business.
WMS Gives the Gift of Visibility
SendOutCards keeps its personal touch while improving its greeting card and gift order fulfillment processes with Snapfulfil’s warehouse management system.
Azteca Foods Craves Inventory Management System
When Azteca Foods outgrew its manual pallet tracking system in its production facility, Barcoding Inc. delivered a solution.
The Sweet Smell of Success
A system developed by The Smart Cube pulls and aggregates information from all Elizabeth Arden’s contract manufacturers, providing a consolidated, accurate view of data across the company’s supply chain. The cosmetics giant now can see, in real time, the purchases its network of manufacturers makes on its behalf.
Growing Efficiency and Weeding Out Waste
With $20 million in plant products left for dead each year, Bell Nursery had to nourish and grow some better inventory management practices.
NFL Intercepts Challenges, Tackles Data Collection
To deliver more information to the fans, the NFL turned to a logistics technology provider for help.
Awake at the Wheel: Delivering Customer Satisfaction
When Sleepy's customers got tired of short notice and missed deliveries, the specialty mattress retailer brought in a technology partner and dreamed up a solution that put those problems to bed.
The Kings of ACE
When it came time to face the ACE, HW St. John bet on an automated solution that streamlines processes and deals customers a winning hand.
The Luxury of Logistics Excellence
To expand its footprint in the luxury accessories market, Royce Leather indulged in a solution that connects it to new customers and streamlines fulfillment. That’s how Royce rolls.
Single Dashboard Streamlines Shipments
After struggling with outdated software that could not keep pace with increased sales, EAM-Mosca found a solution to streamline shipments.
Diving Into Multi-Channel Fulfillment
Kaikini Bikini manages growth with integrated inventory control and shipping.
Cloud-based System Furnishes Supply Chain Visibility
Faced with long lead times and potential production delays, Badcock Furniture and More invested in a cloud-based tool.
Drafting a New Route Planning System
Molson Coors Canada’s new delivery planning system integrates routing, pallet building, and truck loading.
Putting Stock in Retail Analytics Tools
Kimberly-Clark China uses retail analytics tools to manage inventory and avoid stockouts at stores like Walmart.
Route Planning Software: Mapping a Path to Savings
Route planning software from Paragon helped poultry supplier George’s gain efficiencies and cut transportation costs.
Bringing Supply Chain Visibility to the Last Frontier
A Web-based shipping tool helped an Alaskan outfitter develop multichannel fulfillment operations.
Delivery Scheduling Relieves Loading Dock Bottlenecks
Beer distributor Crescent Crown’s new appointment scheduling system gives it control over when trucks arrive at its DC.
Inventory Optimization: A Natural Fit
A new inventory management system by Manhattan Associates nurses Nature's Best's fulfillment operations back to health.
Inventory Replenishment: A Push in the Right Direction
Close-out retailer Tuesday Morning implemented Interlink’s WHSe-LINK warehouse management system to receive, store, and allocate its daily inbound shipments of unique SKUs.
Inventory Tracking: Crunching the Numbers
With store replenishment lagging behind sales growth, potato chip maker Golden Flake deployed a mobile inventory-tracking solution from AT&T to provide stock visibility.
Managing Mobile Devices By Remote Control
Far-flung warehouses in remote western Canada created mobile device upgrade issues for wholesaler Federated Co-operatives Limited, but remote support solutions from Wavelink provided instant access and facilitated an upgrade to Psion Omnii handheld computers.
Opening the Door To Real-Time Visibility
Door manufacturer The WHITING Group replaced siloed systems with integrated ERP, ushering in transparency and real-time decision-making across its multiple divisions.
A New Recipe for Effective Warehouse Management
Developing a customized warehouse management system (WMS) was a collaborative process for packaged food products direct-sales company Tastefully Simple and technology provider Softeon.
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.
Welch's Juices Up Logistics Data
An analysis tool helps put the squeeze on transportation costs.
Holiday Creations Sees the Light
A holiday lights manufacturer takes a shine to its new export management system.
Solving the Cube
A tissue manufacturer wipes up excess costs with load optimization software.
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.
TradeBeam: Cracking the Global Code
TradeBeam takes a well-rounded approach to international trade.
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.
Trenstar: Making the Keg Connection
RFID tags help pubs stay stocked with popular brews.
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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