Supplier News

  1. Wal-Mart Spearheads Another Best Practice In Supply Chain Execution: Wireless Industrial Vehicle Management 2/19/2008
    In addition to holding the title of "world’s largest retailer" and being termed “most admired retailer” by FORTUNE magazine, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is also known for innovation in supply chain management. Wal-Mart invented the practice of sharing sales data via computer with major suppliers and has been a global innovator in the use of wireless technology—warehouse management systems (WMS) and radio frequency (RF) data communication systems to manage the flow of goods though its distribution centers. Submitted by I.D. Systems, Inc.
  2. Selecting An Approach For Industrial SAP Data Collection Solutions 2/4/2008
    Throughout the last 25 years, the use of industrial mobile terminals in warehouse environments has become one of the most popular methods of increasing efficiency and eliminating errors. The purpose of this paper is to provide guidance in selecting an approach for use in implementing an SAP Data Collection Solution in industrial environments. All of the technologies discussed in this paper are solutions created and maintained by SAP Labs, and are capable of creating real-time solutions for mobile devices in an SAP environment. Submitted by PEAK Technologies
  3. LeSaint Logistics Adds 5th Facility To Ohio Campus 1/28/2008
    LeSaint Logistics expanded its footprint and opened another warehousing and distribution facility in Cincinnati Ohio.
  4. LeSaint Logistics Drives California Distribution For BioWorld Merchandising 1/28/2008
    LeSaint Logistics, a Top 100 third-party logistics (3PL) provider, has been selected to handle Southern California retail distribution for BioWorld Merchandising.
  5. LeSaint Logistics Selects Manhattan Associates 1/28/2008
    LeSaint Logistics announced recently that it has selected PkMS Pronto, a supply chain execution solution from Manhattan Associates (NASDAQ: MANH), the global leader in extended supply chain execution solutions. LeSaint Logistics selected Manhattan Associates for three reasons: it’s leading edge technical x-SCE™ solutions; it’s financial stability; and its leadership and expertise in the 3PL market.
  6. Truckers Rush To Adopt Technology To Survive High Fuel Costs By Stephan Karczag, Cheetah Software Systems 1/28/2008
    As if the average LTL transportation provider doesn’t have enough to worry about. Escalating cost of operations, competition eroding margins, the big guys taking over or buying out the mid-size and smaller markets, all concerns pounding down on the LTL (less than truckload) and Delivery markets. Submitted by Cheetah Software Systems, Inc.
  7. Transforming Manufacturing Using Voice Of The Customer Strategies By Louis Columbus 1/7/2008
    Competing for customers has never been more challenging, intensely focused, or costly for manufacturers globally. Instead of relying on plunging prices or continually adding in product line extensions to marginally increase a given products’ market size and potential sales, manufacturers must get back to what made many of them successful to begin with, and that is concentrating on knowing the unmet needs of customers and responding to them with innovative products and solutions better than any competitor globally. Submitted by Cincom Systems
  8. Slashing Supply Chain Risk By Andrew F. Dailey, Geocritical, LLC 1/3/2008
    Today's supply chain professional faces a dynamic range of natural and man-made risks including hurricanes, earthquakes, avian flu, political unrest and terrorism. Global sourcing and off-shoring reduce a company's visibility and control of issues within its supply chains. Additionally, lean supply chain valuation, just in time inventory, and sole sourcing create networks even more susceptible to environmental risk. Submitted by Directions Media
  9. A.D. Sutton Evolves into a Category (Manager) All Its Own 12/27/2007
    A.D. Sutton & Sons is one of the largest manufacturers and importers of backpacks and baby accessories, supplying products to well-known stores throughout the United States and Canada. A family-owned business, the corporate headquarters is located in the heart of New York City’s fashion district. The company has strong partnerships with many of the largest retail companies in the country. Additionally, A.D. Sutton operates a sourcing office and sample making facility in Hong Kong. The company is well-positioned for the future, with a large design and merchandise staff that keeps the company ahead of the fashion curve, focusing on trend-right products for the consumer marketplace. Submitted by EXTOL
  10. Appliance Parts Depot's Pick Productivity Doubles With The Latitude Warehouse Management System 12/18/2007
    Appliance Parts Depot, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a wholesale distributor of appliance parts and accessories for all major brands including Whirlpool, GE, Electrolux, Sub Zero, BSH and others. With eight branch locations and 170 employees, the company has experienced significant growth in recent years. In 2006, as part of a strategic plan to sustain growth, Owner and Vice President Greg Parker determined it was time to move to a warehouse management system (WMS). Submitted by PathGuide Technologies, Inc.