Thu, July 21, 2011 - By finding efficiencies and integrating disparate supply chain systems, Tate & Lyle and Maple Leaf Foods are gaining competitive advantages. Could this help your enterprise, too?

Mon, February 14, 2011 - When will the iPad finally go high def? The manufacturing challenges have led to rumors of an iPad 3 or iPad 2 HD arriving later this year. But where does this leave the iPad 2 expected this spring?

Fri, November 19, 2010 - Retailers have put time and money into going green, but consumers don't seem to be rewarding them for it. Some retailers have decided enough is enough.

Mon, November 15, 2010 - Companies are bemoaning a supply chain talent shortage--but is it real? One guru says these companies are lazy, even unwilling to train up current staff.

Fri, October 22, 2010 - When it comes to the supply chain, best practices gleaned from the likes of Apple and Cisco simply don't apply to all companies' problems. Here's some advice on how to think more critically about improving supply chain.

Wed, July 28, 2010 - After years of struggle with this complex technology, retailers are profiting from targeted areas where RFID is paying off. But as Wal-Mart's now doing, retailers must stop thinking cases and palettes and start thinking about tracking individual items.

Fri, June 04, 2010 - AMR Research's annual list of the top 25 supply chains names Apple as No. 1 (again). P&G, Cisco and other global manufacturers (Dell) and retailers (Wal-Mart) made the list for supply chain and financial excellence.

Mon, March 08, 2010 - An AMR Research report questions SAP's commitment to its supply chain management product portfolio. Will the new co-CEOs offer better product, clearer vision and sweeter incentives? Customers are dubious.

Wed, February 24, 2010 - The retailer bets that sharing video of the products it sells and helping customers share their own will put shoppers in the mood to spend.

Tue, December 01, 2009 - For all the hype and some pockets of success, RFID's time in the mainstream sun remains five to 10 years off, analysts say. CIO.com's Thomas Wailgum uncovers a few bright spots--and examines what's stopping some businesses from making the most of RFID.

Thu, November 19, 2009 - New supply-chain import data analyzed by Panjiva, as well its new Trends product, shows who's hot and who's not this holiday gift-giving season. Watch out kiddos: Coal imports are on the rise!

Wed, November 04, 2009 - 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, October 28, 2009 - A BI project using ERP data allowed furniture retailer Slumberland to find its most profitable suppliers

Thu, October 22, 2009 - 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.