http://www.cio.com/ en (c) Copyright 2009 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:03:28 GMT 2009-11-08T18:03:28Z en (c) Copyright 2009 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. http://www.cio.com/article/506714/Nintendo_Wii_Left_Out_in_the_Cold_This_Holiday_Season?source=rss_supply_chain_management Nintendo's charmed status as the holiday gift that defied even the recession seems to be ending. Should Nintendo's supply chain planners have seen this coming? Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Thomas Wailgum <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/506714/Nintendo_Wii_Left_Out_in_the_Cold_This_Holiday_Season?source=rss_supply_chain_management 2009-11-04T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/506112/Business_Intelligence_How_Analyzing_ERP_Data_Helped_a_Retailer_to_Get_More_Value_from_Suppliers?source=rss_supply_chain_management A BI project using ERP data allowed furniture retailer Slumberland to find its most profitable suppliers Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Kim S. Nash <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/506112/Business_Intelligence_How_Analyzing_ERP_Data_Helped_a_Retailer_to_Get_More_Value_from_Suppliers?source=rss_supply_chain_management 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/505664/Supply_Chain_Surprise_Nothing_Says_Happy_Holidays_09_Like_Purell_?source=rss_supply_chain_management Supply-chain import data from Panjiva shows that U.S. retailers are stocking up on hand-sanitizer products to meet expected demands from a Swine Flu-weary public. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Thomas Wailgum <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/505664/Supply_Chain_Surprise_Nothing_Says_Happy_Holidays_09_Like_Purell_?source=rss_supply_chain_management 2009-10-22T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/503430/Truck_Drivers_Told_to_Keep_on_Computing_Despite_Risks?source=rss_supply_chain_management In the name of supply chain efficiency, companies continue to ask truck drivers to respond to and enter more electronic data while driving. Now Congress is eyeing whether the in-the-cab-computers pose too much road risk to other motorists. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT Thomas Wailgum <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/503430/Truck_Drivers_Told_to_Keep_on_Computing_Despite_Risks?source=rss_supply_chain_management 2009-09-28T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/501830/Why_the_Oprah_Effect_Can_Take_Down_the_Best_Supply_Chains?source=rss_supply_chain_management When Oprah Winfrey endorses a company's product, the marketing team whoops and the supply chain team grimaces. History shows that if you're going to get the "Oprah Effect," you better be ready to deliver the goods. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT Thomas Wailgum <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/501830/Why_the_Oprah_Effect_Can_Take_Down_the_Best_Supply_Chains?source=rss_supply_chain_management 2009-09-10T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/497559/Wal_Mart_Orders_Suppliers_to_Go_Green_and_Some_See_Red?source=rss_supply_chain_management Wal-Mart has never been shy about telling its suppliers to make a big change, such as RFID tags. But its newest mandate to suppliers -- a "green" product rating system -- could be particularly complex and costly to achieve, some analysts say. Mon, 20 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Thomas Wailgum <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/497559/Wal_Mart_Orders_Suppliers_to_Go_Green_and_Some_See_Red?source=rss_supply_chain_management 2009-07-20T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/495302/Supply_Chain_U._AMR_Rates_Top_Colleges_for_Supply_Chain_Studies?source=rss_supply_chain_management What do companies want college grads to understand about supply chain management? More than what the U.S.'s best university programs now provide, new research shows. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT Thomas Wailgum <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/495302/Supply_Chain_U._AMR_Rates_Top_Colleges_for_Supply_Chain_Studies?source=rss_supply_chain_management 2009-06-18T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/493868/Supply_Chain_Reality_Much_Risk_Tied_Up_in_Shrinking_Pool_of_Suppliers_?source=rss_supply_chain_management Today's companies have better supply chain apps than ever before -- but they also face bigger risks. Many large enterprises use the same, small pool of supplier companies, so the ripples from one recession-related sinkage can spread far and wide. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT Thomas Wailgum <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/493868/Supply_Chain_Reality_Much_Risk_Tied_Up_in_Shrinking_Pool_of_Suppliers_?source=rss_supply_chain_management 2009-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/493706/Apple_Dell_Procter_Gamble_Tops_Among_Global_Supply_Chains?source=rss_supply_chain_management AMR Research's annual list of the top 25 supply chains names Apple as No. 1 (again). Dell, P&G, IBM, Cisco and other global manufacturers and retailers made the list for supply chain and financial excellence. Fri, 29 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT Thomas Wailgum <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/493706/Apple_Dell_Procter_Gamble_Tops_Among_Global_Supply_Chains?source=rss_supply_chain_management 2009-05-29T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/489670/The_Real_Pirates_to_Worry_About_Chinese_Manufacturing_Partners_After_Your_IP_Booty?source=rss_supply_chain_management New supply chain data from AMR Research shows that sourcing from Chinese manufacturers is the most popular and the riskiest supply chain strategy today, especially with your intellectual property. Watch out China, because India's on your heels. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT Thomas Wailgum <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/489670/The_Real_Pirates_to_Worry_About_Chinese_Manufacturing_Partners_After_Your_IP_Booty?source=rss_supply_chain_management 2009-04-16T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/487339/The_Art_Science_and_Software_Behind_Placing_Coca_Cola_Products_on_Store_Shelves?source=rss_supply_chain_management The team charged with keeping Coca-Cola products stocked and moving from stores uses art and technology to make the most of shelf real estate. New software helps them plan ahead while boosting results. Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT Thomas Wailgum <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/487339/The_Art_Science_and_Software_Behind_Placing_Coca_Cola_Products_on_Store_Shelves?source=rss_supply_chain_management 2009-03-30T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/486380/Why_U.S._Taxpayers_Will_Bail_Out_Foreign_Automotive_Suppliers_?source=rss_supply_chain_management The automotive supply chain that keeps the Big Three carmakers stocked with parts is vast, efficient and in trouble. And due to the interdependencies of 21st century commerce, suppliers from Asia, Europe and parts unknown will likely see a piece of the $5 billion U.S. auto-supplier bailout fund. Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT Thomas Wailgum <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/486380/Why_U.S._Taxpayers_Will_Bail_Out_Foreign_Automotive_Suppliers_?source=rss_supply_chain_management 2009-03-24T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/481326/Wal_Mart_s_IT_Group_Has_Come_a_Long_Way_Is_India_Next_?source=rss_supply_chain_management Wal-Mart, famous for its high-flying IT group that until recent years refused to use packaged applications instead of home-grown apps, is now reportedly evaluating a business process outsourcing (BPO) contract in India. Outsourcing tasks such as procurement, merchandising and payroll would be a stunning new chapter in Wal-Mart's IT story. Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT Thomas Wailgum <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/481326/Wal_Mart_s_IT_Group_Has_Come_a_Long_Way_Is_India_Next_?source=rss_supply_chain_management 2009-02-18T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/478784/Can_Technology_Help_Retailers_Survive_2009_and_Thrive_in_2010_?source=rss_supply_chain_management Retail has always spent less on IT than most other industries. But as some big-name retailers decide to check out for good, the question arises: Are retailers putting technologies such as BI in the right hands? Analysts say it's time for retailers to reprioritize everything. Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT Thomas Wailgum <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/478784/Can_Technology_Help_Retailers_Survive_2009_and_Thrive_in_2010_?source=rss_supply_chain_management 2009-02-02T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/478594/Microsoft_Infosys_Focus_on_Next_Generation_Supply_Chains?source=rss_supply_chain_management Microsoft and IT services provider Infosys Technologies announced that they are launching products and services to help manufacturers build next-generation supply chains that offer improved performance and better visibility across their enterprises and trading partners. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT Paul Krill <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/478594/Microsoft_Infosys_Focus_on_Next_Generation_Supply_Chains?source=rss_supply_chain_management 2009-01-29T05:00:00Z