Monday, January 18, 2016 · SCMR Staff
Outsourcing manufacturing is becoming a well-established approach for companies that want to strategically manage materials in today's fast-paced business environment.
Monday, January 11, 2016 · SCMR Staff
Partitions are natural in business. Each employee has a specific role, and each division specializes on a specific product or function within the enterprise.
Thursday, December 10, 2015 · SCMR Staff
Labeling is frequently considered a background process that doesn't get any attention until something is wrong. As a result, bar code and RFID labeling practices and software have become dated at many enterprises, failing to keep pace with changing business needs.
Thursday, December 10, 2015 · SCMR Staff
Supply chain visibility today is fragmented, disjointed and siloed. 2016 will be the year of networked supply chains.
Tuesday, December 8, 2015 · SCMR Staff
The spacious, expansive nature of the warehouse or distribution center (DC) makes it a prime candidate for managing energy consumption and cutting costs.
Tuesday, December 8, 2015 · SCMR Staff
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives are now making the move to sustainable, a non-negotiable, with organisations like Shell facing public slander and multimillion dollar fines for failing to conform.
Thursday, November 5, 2015 · SCMR Staff
Having excess inventory hurts return on equity and assets by tying up working capital. Inventory shortages, on the other hand, can lead to plant shutdowns, lost sales, and a loss of customer confidence.
Thursday, October 22, 2015 · SCMR Staff
Selecting an ERP solution is not easy. There are many solutions to choose from but we believe every mid-market and enterprise company should consider Microsoft Dynamics AX.
Thursday, October 22, 2015 · SCMR Staff
Private fleet or purchased transportation? That's the question companies regularly debate. Both approaches face similar business challenges - how to reduce transportation spend and operate more efficiently while enhancing customer service.
Thursday, October 22, 2015 · SCMR Staff
Ascend Performance Materials is a leading global manufacturer of the nylon, plastics and synthetic fibers that are found in thousands of different commercial and industrial products.
Friday, October 9, 2015 · SCMR Staff
Getting stock levels right has always challenged retailers. But now, a revolution in customers' shopping habits has rendered all traditional inventory management tactics inadequate. Today's retailers need to look upstream in the supply chain network to solve…
Friday, October 2, 2015 · SCMR Staff
The value chains of tomorrow will look very different from the value chains of today. Major shifts in demographics, systems, global wealth, the availability of natural resources, technological advancements and climate changes all contribute to the need for value chains to be…
Monday, September 28, 2015 · SCMR Staff
Quality Bicycle Products (QBP) achieved 85% lighting energy savings in its new Lancaster, PA distribution center. The company looked at multiple high bay lighting solutions to meet their corporate sustainability goals and chose the Digital Lumens Intelligent LED Lighting System.
Wednesday, September 23, 2015 · SCMR Staff
With the holiday season approaching, consumer goods companies need to reach across the globe to find new customers in new markets. In this eBook, learn about the six key multi-enterprise business processes used to meet these challenges and improve efficiencies and more.
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