Supply Chain Software

In research conducted by Peerless Research Group (PRG) over the past few years, we’ve found that end-to-end, global supply chain visibility and event management capabilities are considered “must haves.” However, those same respondents struggle to tell you exactly what they need to do in order to achieve this.

As voice technology matures, it's taking on new roles in warehousing, distribution and order fulfillment.

A next generation of software providers is going Back To The Future to create new software applications

E2open today announced the availability of E2 Planning & Response version 11.2, which includes improved “what-if” scenario and simulation capabilities, network planning visualization and analytics, and certified SAP adapters.

With the industry’s most respected methodology combined with advanced, cost-effective warehouse execution software, FORTE designs, engineers, implements and supports distribution operations that make many of the world’s fastest growing companies tick.

Software AG unveiled iKnow – its order visibility solution for order-to-cash process management. iKnow provides stakeholders with the knowledge and context needed to effectively manage critical supply chain anomalies.

An increasing number of logistics managers are using labor management systems to monitor productivity, identify bottlenecks, and optimize the workforce. Here’s how they’re getting it done.

Aberdeen benchmarked the supply chain software investment and roadmap strategies of over 130 Consumer Industry companies to identify the abilities of supply chain applications in managing risk and ability to change and adapt business processes over time.

Our technology correspondent examines the current state of the warehouse management systems (WMS) market, explores key trends driving the industry, and highlights the new, smarter capabilities that are just around the corner for both vendors and users.

Our annual outlook survey finds the industry steadying for a new, slower pace of growth following the release of pent-up demand after the downturn. Yet, even as planned spending drops off, facility activity is the highest since 2007—signaling that “doing more with less” has stuck.

Company that took orders by fax 15 years ago now commands 30% market share.

After cutting ties with a 3PL, retailer easily handles 50% spikes in daily order volume.

Integration of workforce with performance metrics helps ensure optimization of warehouse operations.

EDI solution enables ProcessPro customers to streamline transaction processing, cut costs and improve service.

From RFID tags to mobile computers, visibility into operational details can lead to significant productivity improvements. Here’s a look at how three companies moved forward from paper-based systems and never looked back.