SUPPLY CHAIN HIGHLIGHTS

SAP releases improved WMS and SCM tools for global supply chain
These new SCM tools were created in response to the need for increased network visibility, maximized workforce planning to increase productivity, enhanced labor management functionality, and better collaboration with business partners worldwide. [ more ]

IBM opens Beijing innovation center
ARC Advisory Group has released a report that indicates that chemical industry companies are starting to deploy warehouse management systems (WMS) to help enforce environmental health and safety (EHS) regulations. [ more ]

SCM lessons from copycats and fast followers
AMR Research notes that companies can learn supply chain lessons from the copycat and fast movers in their markets. [ more ]

TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS

ILOG tool helps build greener supply chains
The tool encourages green practices by measuring a supply chain's carbon footprint. [ more ]

EPA helps ports go green
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a new for working with public port authorities and other interested groups to reduce the environmental impact of moving goods through ports. [ more ]

Management Dynamics supports 10+2 compliance
ARC Advisory Group has identified the most common questions associated with software as a service (SaaS) when it’s applied to transportation management system tools. [ more ]

RFID NEWS

RFID combats drug counterfeiting in pharma
RFID and PKI technologies prevent proliferation of spurious drugs according to ARC report.
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Alien Technology expands agreement with SATO
As part of the expanded relationship, SATO now offerssupply chain customers access to Alien’s portfolio of Squiggle tags, powered by the Alien H2 chip. [ more ]

IDTechEx forecasts $5 billion in RFID for 2008
This projection is based on the increase in the use of RFID in the U.S. alone. [ more ]

INDUSTRY UPDATE

Brambles acquires LeanLogistics
The acquisition will enhance the company’s customer service offering in the United States.
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JDA Software launches fleet management tools powered by Manugistics
The new version is designed to provide integrated enterprise transportation planning, asset management, route optimization and master delivery schedule creation. [ more ]