• Logistics technology: JDA-i2 deal is back on

  Jeff Berman, Group News Editor, November 5, 2009
  Nearly a year after a deal in which JDA Software Inc., a provider of demand chain technology services, was going to acquire i2 Technologies, a supply chain management software and services company, was called off, it now appears the deal is back on.  More

• Fine-tuning Your Security Strategy

  By Suzanne Richer, Customs & Trade Solutions Inc., November 1, 2009
  The evolution of cargo security standards within international supply chains has brought with it the development of many best practices programs. The United States is leading the way with its Customs-Trade Partnership against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program, while other countries around the world are now joining in with similar initiatives such as the European Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) and ...  More

• WMS: The Big Squeeze

  By Bridget McCrea, Contributing Editor, November 1, 2009
  Warehouse management systems (WMS) play a key role in the supply chain, but—like many other types of software—are frequently underutilized by the logistics professionals who invest in them. They can control basic functions like shipping, receiving, put-away and picking, but did you know that WMS can also help shippers attain 10 to 15 percent productivity improvements by simply addin...  More

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• Six secrets of supply chain planning masters

  Mark Pearson, November 1, 2009
  Consider the new landscape facing today’s supply chain managers: new global supply sources; customized products and services; faster product development life cycles; emerging markets and customer segments. Small wonder that supply chain planning is more complex now than ever. But what exactly are the toughest challenges and how are they being surmounted? Answering these questions was the ...  More

• Logistics technology: Descartes rolls out enhancements for Global Freight Exchange service

  Jeff Berman, Group News Editor, September 11, 2009
  Descartes System Group said this week it has made significant enhancements to its Global Freight Exchange (GF-X) service, its electronic information and reservation system.  More

• Sage Advice: Can you put out the fire?

  By John A. Gentle, DLP, September 1, 2009
  Imagine you're a firefighter called to a home engulfed in flames. You race to the house, hook up the hoses, and turn on the water only to find that this is one of several low pressure hydrants in this area. Finally your team manages to find and hook up to a high pressure water hydrant main on an adjacent street.  More

• Logistics Technology: Inventory Optimization: Game of strategy

  By Bridget McCrea, Contributing Editor, September 1, 2009
  In good times, it's simple enough for shippers to stock up on products that may or may not "fly off the shelves" in a timely fashion. When things get tight, however, inventory management becomes crucial as companies can't afford to tie up precious dollars in stagnant stock. In other words: today, the leaner the better.  More

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