Content about Supply chain management

May 20, 2013
Former Limited Brands exec to head Topco supply chain

Topco Associates LLC has hired former Limited Brands executive Paul Matthews as the company’s EVP and chief supply chain officer, reporting to president and CEO Randy Skoda.

May 17, 2013
Former Chiquita exec to head Starbucks global supply chain

Starbucks has appointed Deverl Maserang as EVP of the company’s global supply chain organization. In this role, he will be accountable for end-to-end supply chain operations.

May 17, 2013
Stores must level up to match omnichannel hype

Online and mobile marketing have turned the retail supply chain upside-down. Gone are the days of moving volumes of product in efficient, bulk moves to stores across the world. Today, smaller shipments rule the supply chain, delivering — literally — on brand promises to ensure receipt of single, customized packages under same-day or next-day delivery.

May 15, 2013
HSNi shakes up senior leadership

Interactive multichannel retailer HSNi has promoted Judy Schmeling to COO and CFO. Schmeling has served as HSNi's EVP and CFO since 2001.

May 14, 2013
Deckers streamlines supply chain

Global footwear company Deckers Outdoor Corporation, known for its Ugg and Teva brands, has selected the GT Nexus platform to improve supply chain collaboration and visibility.

May 8, 2013
Cloud-based services strengthen supply chains

JDA Software Group has launched six JDA Cloud Optimize services designed to enable customers to enhance and transform their supply chains.

May 6, 2013
Leno to headline global supplier conference

Dematic, a global supplier of logistics systems for factories, warehouses and distribution centers, announced that Jay Leno will be the keynote speaker at the 2013 Material Handling & Logistics Conference in Park City, Utah, Sept. 8 to 11.

May 6, 2013
Novatel, LoJack partner to offer supply chain solutions

Novatel Wireless, a leading provider of intelligent wireless solutions, has entered into a supply agreement with LoJack SCI, a leading supplier of supply chain integrity and tracking solutions, which will help companies protect their supply chains.

May 2, 2013
Former Amazon supply chain exec joins Deliv

Deliv, the same-day, low cost delivery service that partners directly with large retailers and leverages a crowd-sourced community of drivers, has appointed Michael Hart to VP of logistics.

May 2, 2013
Kimberly-Clark migrates to new suppy chain platform

Kimberly-Clark has completed the migration of its North American Vendor Managed Inventory program to the Datalliance VMI platform, on which it will manage its consumer brands for 15 retail partners.

April 29, 2013
Gander Mtn. to undergo omni-channel transformation

Gander Mountain, the nation’s largest retail network of stores for hunting, fishing, camping and marine products and accessories, is turning to Manhattan Associates to help it enable its omni-channel strategy.

April 25, 2013
Cloud-based software provider names new VP, sales

Airclic, a global provider of cloud-based software that transforms the accuracy, efficiency and competitiveness of mobile supply chain and logistics operations, has appointed Charlie Virden as VP of sales.

April 23, 2013
New tool lets manufacturers see consumer impact on supply chain

Retail Velocity and SAP Applications have expanded their partnership to develop and launch the Velocity Demand Data Streaming Service, which will integrate data streams from retailers and distributors and show manufacturers the impact consumers have on the supply chain.

April 18, 2013
Predictix appoints new EVP and chief scientist

Supply chain solutions company Predictix has appointed Ronald P. Menich, Ph.D., as its new EVP and chief scientist.

April 17, 2013
Diamond Foods turns to Transplace

Third party logistics provider Transplace was selected by Diamond Foods to improve operational efficiencies and supply chain visibility.

March 21, 2013
Macy's expands fulfillment center to meet growing omnichannel needs

Macy’s announced that it will expand its online order fulfillment center in Goodyear, Ariz., to accommodate continued sales growth as part of the company’s omnichannel strategy.

March 8, 2013
Walmart "SPARCs" in stock improvement

A new smartphone app Walmart unveiled to suppliers on Thursday has the potential to drive improved in-stock levels and increase associate efficiency.

March 1, 2013
Retail consultant joins Profitect board

Profitect, provider of software solutions for the retail industry, announced that Daniel Corsten has joined the company’s board of advisors.

February 19, 2013
Unilever uses Terra Technology for optimization in Europe

Consumer goods manufacturer Unilever has implemented Terra Technology’s Demand Sensing and Multi-Enterprise Inventory Optimization solutions across Europe.

February 15, 2013
Supply chain event has omni-channel emphasis

Thought leaders from the supply chain world are scheduled to participate in a forward-looking event scheduled for April 11 in Northwest Arkansas.

February 12, 2013
Revionics enhances merchandising offerings with Supply Nexus

Revionics a leading provider of end-to-end merchandise optimization solutions, has entered into a channel partnership agreement with Supply Nexus, a solutions provider specializing in the design and implementation of multichannel distribution and supply chain management solutions.

February 7, 2013
NCR buys retail software provider

NCR, an electronics company specializing in POS and self-service systems, announced it has completed its acquisition of Retalix Ltd., a leading global provider of retail software and services.

February 5, 2013
Haier seeks supply chain edge

Third party logistic provider Kenco was chosen by Haier America to manage the appliance brand’s U.S. distribution.

January 31, 2013
Lowe's names supply chain executive

Lowe’s has named Stephen Szilagyi to the post of supply chain executive, reporting to Rick Damron, COO.

January 25, 2013
Walmart to suppliers: Failure is not an option

Suppliers to Walmart are facing a new zero tolerance policy that will require adherence to stricter compliance measures and potentially add new costs.

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