Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Supply Chain Management",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Production planning/scheduling software updated from
ILOG, which we summarised at the time by saying "Latest version of an integrated planning and scheduling system increases production planners' ability to generate feasible and optimal plans and better control demand and manufacturing
variability".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Critical cleaning experts stage UK workshops from
Enviro Tech Europe: "Two world renowned experts in critical cleaning will be flying into the UK from the USA to stage a series of essential workshops at the 3C Contamination Control and Cleanroom Products show".
In December 2007, we covered the news from Visibility
concerning its Service Oriented Architecture Software
- take a look at Software exchanges data between systems
which says: "Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) is essentially is a collection of services, which facilitate the exchange of data between disparate systems".
Take a look also at the news release from Exel Computer Systems, Engines producer selects ERP for functionality,
as well as Securing the manufacturing supply chain with PLM from hybris UK,
and Advanced ERP system to boost productivity from Epicor.
See also:
ERP is designed for pharmaceutical manufacturers
(November 2007)
ERP software, focussed on regulatory support and compliance, provides pharmaceutical manufacturers with increased lot control,identification, and tracking capabilities
ERP/accounting software avoids project failures
(November 2007)
An innovative approach to software implementations for higher end ERP and accounting systems avoids project delays, budget overruns, and overall failures
ERP software drives performance initiatives
(October 2007)
Comprehensive manufacturing and supply chain management software has enhanced scalability and performance, updated core manufacturing and supply chain functionality
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) suites
(October 2007)
The Epicor Productivity Pyramid brings together tools that empower knowledge workers to access, leverage and extend the reach of data residing in Epicor's enterprise resource planning (ERP) suites
Collaborative software provides production picture
(October 2007)
SCM Demand Planning 6.2, a Web-enabled, collaborative software providing an accurate picture of demand to drive production, inventory, distribution and buying plans has been launched by Infor
All RFID software products distributed
(September 2007)
BlueStar, a distributor for Auto ID, Point-of-Sale, Mobility and RFID products, is expanding its epcSolutions distribution agreement to include all RFID software products
Integrated CAD/CAM provider has 30% growth
(July 2007)
By being totally integrated in the leading 3D CAD mainstream system SolidWorks, SolidCAM provides all the necessary operations for the manufacturing of a part inside SolidWorks
Enhanced supplier relationships with Epicor
(June 2007)
Epicor Procurement now includes order-to-stock for direct materials, mobile access for approvers and an enhanced user experience for requisitioners
News on the Supply chain management from Syncron International
(June 2007)
Substantially improved service levels, reduced inventory levels and improved efficiency in logistics processes achieved at Lantmannen Maskin by Syncron
Drop in networking enabled by Digi
(June 2007)
Drop-in Networking solutions provide complete, end-to-end wireless connectivity to electronic devices in locations where wireline infrastructure doesn't exist or satisfy customer needs
Epicor gives Cold Jet the competitive edge
(June 2007)
Cold Jet achieves dramatic improvements in information availability and the level of coordination and cooperation between departments with Epicor Vantage
Real time single supply chain view
(June 2007)
Mohawk supplied with transportation management solution that facilitates automated, same-day shipping of orders and integrates with the company's current ERP system
Agreement to expand supply chain market
(June 2007)
By signing a reseller agreement with Infovide-Matrix, active in Poland and the Ukraine, i2 to improve collaboration between suppliers in those countries and western markets
Seamless connectivity from Cisco and Rockwell
(June 2007)
Rockwell Automation and Cisco collaborate on common technology view, building reference architectures using standard networking technologies
Supply chain improvements at Danone
(June 2007)
ILOG Plant PowerOps provides Danone group with improved manufacturing and supply chain performance
Improved response management with RapidResponse
(June 2007)
Elcoteq improves response times to customers with the response management capabilities of RapidResponse from Kinaxis
Electronics company appoints Procurement Director
(June 2007)
GSPK Electronics Limited has announced the appointment of Tony Varga, who is experienced in supply chain management activities, as Procurement Director
WeSupply recognised in IT awards
(June 2007)
Wesupply recognised in the 2007 Best of British Manufacturing IT Awards 2007 for best ROI and benefits from IT Supply Chain Management category
Collaboration for packaging demonstration
(June 2007)
The OMAC Packaging Workgroup and the OPC Foundation are teaming up to provide an 'Integrated Packaging Line' demonstration for PackExpo 2007
Tropos ERP for malt whiskey producer
(May 2007)
ERP system replaces static spread sheet reports at Gordon and MacPhail anabling greater control adn accessibility along with cost savings
Sensor firm promotes employee to vice president
(May 2007)
Loadstar Sensors has promoted K Suresh, who is experienced in taking products from the prototype stage to full scale manufacturing, to Vice President of Operations
Enterprise wide spreadsheet collaboration
(May 2007)
i2 Tether enables enterprises to obtain the most from supply chain management applications using collaborative spreadsheet approach
RFID centre opens for textile industry
(May 2007)
New facility demonstrates how RFID can significantly enhance supply chain management and in-store retail operations for garment manufacturers
Supply chain award honour for Aldata
(May 2007)
Institute of Transport Management recognises Aldata software with supply chain management award
The countdown has started!
(May 2007)
Visitor registration for the world's largest label show, Labelexpo Europe 2007, is now open
Precision casting for aeroplane engine
(May 2007)
Doncasters has won a contract worth 40m euros to manufacture low pressure (LP) directionally solidified (DS) investment cast blades for the Rolls-Royce Trent 800 engine
New global supply chain VP at BASF
(April 2007)
New Vice President to take on responsibility for Global Supply Chain Management of BASF
Latest in supply chain planning and optimisation
(April 2007)
SCM Advanced Planner 5.0 allows more responsive optimisation to changes in supply-demand conditions and enhanced problem solving performance
Logistics company expands in the Netherlands
(April 2007)
Menlo Worldwide, a warehouse, distribution and supply chain specialist, has announced an expansion of its European multi-client logistics centre in Holland to support growth in Brabant region
Shopfloor data collection system for beer making
(April 2007)
Danish brewery giant Carlsberg has improved efficiency and productivity by upgrading its ProMark shopfloor data collection system, installed by Mark Information
Resource planning and activity reporting for WMS
(April 2007)
Two new modules for the Sterling Warehouse Management Solution (WMS), the Resource Planning module and Activity Reporting Manager module, have been launched by Sterling commerce
Supply chain management at i2 conference
(March 2007)
I2 Planet features hands-on demonstrations of the latest new-generation technology as well as opportunities to network with some of the world's top supply chain practitioners
Capturing the Retail Boom in Asia and CIS
(March 2007)
SAP is seeing continuing growth in Asia and the CIS countries for its retail software
Next generation warehouse management
(March 2007)
Latest warehouse management software from Infor focuses on efficiency inside the warehouse and the highest level of support for RF, voice, wave planning, cross docking and labour reporting