Critical Issues Manufacturing/Supply Chain (page 57)

Critical issues are a collection of articles created by leaders, senior executives, research analysts and influential people within the vendor community about a variety of topics relating to the manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, transportation and distribution marketplace across Europe. These articles cover topics such as market trends, improvements in technology, best practice with certain solutions and some thought provoking comment on all aspects of optimising and improving efficiencies throughout the supply chain from raw material to finished product.

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The evolution of voice

The evolution of voice

Some may argue that voice applications in the warehouse are still considered to be the new technology. But voice is already established and proven as a highly compelling technology solution that delivers impressive results.

Ducati aims for new angle of lean with Oracle

Ducati aims for new angle of lean with Oracle

Italy's legendary motorcycle maker changes gear with Oracle E-Business Suite.

Maginus facilitates Traidcraft expansion plans

Traidcraft, the largest supplier of fair trade products in the UK, aims to alleviate poverty through trade by sourcing its products from community based businesses in the third world, paying a fair price to the producers and distributing the products in the UK.

RFID-the story so far

RFID-the story so far

Supply chain professionals can relate easily to the much talked about benefits that RFID can provide to the logistics industry. In reality it is an enabling technology that will provide many benefits to many groups.

BUTLER GROUP IDENTIFIES INDUSTRY-WIDE FAILURE TO EXPLOIT THE POWER OF INFORMATION

Butler Group Report on Exploiting Corporate Information Assets underlines the importance of employing a corporate information strategy to deliver competitive advantage.

IDC Presents Leadership Grids for Major European CRM, SCM, and Overall Business Solution Services Providers

IDC has analyzed the largest European solution services players on their opportunity alignment and ability to gain share in the Western European SCM, CRM, and overall business solution services market in a series of three studies.

Warehouse Management Thought leadership

Warehouse Management Thought leadership

Last Things First: Using Reverse Logistics to boost asset recovery by David N. Hommrich, guest columnist

EXEL EXERCISES OPTION TO ACQUIRE POWER PACKAGING INC.

The acquisition supports Exel's objective of expanding supply chain services to existing and new customers.

EXEL ACQUIRES PORTUGUESE HEALTHCARE LOGISTICS BUSINESS

Exel will be acquiring the business for an undisclosed consideration with net assets below 1m. The acquisition is expected to be underlying earnings enhancing in its first full year.

Supply-Chain Council Announces Call for Awards for Supply Chain Excellence

The Supply-Chain Councils (SCC) 2005 Global Awards for Excellence in Supply Chain Operations and Management will be announced on 5 April during the Supply-Chain World-North America Conference & Exposition in Anaheim, California USA.