Because manufacturers are now competing globally, they have shifted production to developing countries where cost of labor and resources is low. Software vendors have combined supply chain management functionality with enterprise resource planning software to stay globally competitive.
Tightening the Chain—Supply Chain Cost-cutting Strategies Dylan Persaud
As companies struggle to control costs, the supply chain and management of supply resources have come under scrutiny. The supply chain is one area where a company can achieve quick gains and receive a fast return on… Read Article…
Most Misunderstood Link in Supply Chain Management Abe WalkingBear Sanchez
Business practices have changed dramatically through the years, but credit and collections is still handled like it was back in the 1950s. Fact is, it’s way past due to re-think this vital business function given… Read Article…
Drug Pedigree Guidelines and How Software Can Help Joseph J. Strub and Ashish Labh
Drug manufacturers and retailers are tightening their data collection and reporting processes to meet new US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) guidelines. But which software offerings are best placed to help drug… Read Article…
Transportation Management Systems: The Glue of the Supply Chain David Bourque
With manufacturing now a global industry, moving product throughout complex supply chains remains a challenge for most organizations. But transportation management systems are spearheading the way to help solve the… Read Article…
Current Trends in Supply Chain Analytics Systems Anand Chatterjee
Supply chain analytics is gaining popularity with organizations, as it is an effective mechanism to monitor and track supply chain performance. And with new technological innovations promising to enhance these tools,… Read Article…
An Analyst’s View of Process Industry SMB Challenges Alexander Hankewicz and Leslie Satenstein
Process manufacturing industries have distinct needs from an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Here’s an overview of what process manufacturing requires from an ERP solution, including business intelligence… Read Article…
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