Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Supply Chain Planning",
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 Optimisation software lowers inventories from
Greycon, which we summarised at the time by saying "Patent-pending product cycle optimisation software will increase planning productivity and schedule efficiency and decrease inventory and stock outs said Greycon".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Supply chain improvements at Danone from
ILOG: "ILOG Plant PowerOps provides Danone group with improved manufacturing and supply chain performance".
In June 2007, we covered the news from ILOG
- take a look at Netweaver status for supply chain planning product
which says: "SAP certifies that ILOG products properly integrate with the SAP NetWeaver Exchange Infrastructure".
Take a look also at the news release from Barloworld Optimus, Supply chain impact on the environment,
as well as Panasonic improves fulfillment with i2 from i2 Technologies,
and Latest in supply chain planning and optimisation from Infor.
See also:
Supply chain systems expanded by acquisition
(April 2007)
Completion by ILOG of the acquisition of LogicTools, a provider of supply chain planning applications, will provide a more comprehensive range of supply chain applications
News on the Supply chain planning and management software from Barloworld Optimus
(February 2007)
Supply chain software vendor sees increase in sales as businesses realise the major benefits that can be achieved through effective supply chain planning and management
ILOG to acquire supply chain vendor
(February 2007)
ILOG has entered into an agreement to acquire LogicTools, a Chicago-based provider of strategic supply chain planning solutions for approximately $15 million
Distribution and the wider supply chain
(January 2007)
With tighter deadlines, higher freight costs and increased demand unpredictability, how can manufacturers and distributors ensure their extended supply chain network is best geared to improvements?
Top 10 priority supply chain improvements
(January 2007)
Everything you ever wanted to know about collaborative trading in 10 illustrated fact sheets
Retailers agree on ROI in Aldata systems
(September 2006)
An AberdeenGroup report has found that Aldata customers' performance levels met or exceeded those of companies that AberdeenGroup deemed Best in Class Performers in previous studies
Thermoplastics sheet producer restructures
(July 2006)
VitasheetGroup is Europe's largest manufacturer of thermoplastics sheet products and it is re-aligning its operations to deliver market leading products and services to its customers
Quintiq positioned in 'Magic Quadrant Report'
(April 2006)
Analyst Firm positions Quintiq for supply chain planning in process manufacturing industries Magic Quadrant Report for completeness of vision and ability to execute their services
Increasing supply chain visibility and flexibility
(March 2006)
Supply chain software enables power tool company to predict future demand and then, based on activities that occur in the marketplace, re-adjust the supply plan on a nightly basis
SCM new product showcase at Softworld
(March 2006)
Show to host almost 40 new product launches covering all aspects of supply chain management
Innovating for manufacturing and distribution
(January 2006)
New plants, products, technology and markets are emerging at extraordinary velocities; and the distribution of products is operating equipment and transportation at an unprecedented pace
Russian metals adopt supply chain management
(September 2005)
Russian mining and metals company, Mechel, and i2 CIS have signed an agreement for the implementation of i2 Master Planner in several stages during 2005 - 2006
CHEP Expands Relationship with Manugistics
(May 2005)
CHEP Expands Relationship with Manugistics through Global Implementation of Supply Chain Management Solutions
Award for Excellence winners announced
(November 2004)
Regional manufacturing and supplier winners of the Ken Sharma Award for Excellence in the Americas and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) regions have been announced
ILOG makes a deal with proALPHA Software
(January 2004)
ILOG is to supply proALPHA Software with ILOG optimisation components for its new proALPHA Advanced Planning and Scheduling solution
Tailored IT software provides competitive edge
(October 2003)
Tailored software provides manufacturers with the opportunity to cost-effectively tailor their installed off-the-shelf software applications to address the unique requirements of their business
More profit through better planning
(October 2003)
Companies with Mature Supply Chain Planning Practices and Systems Are More Profitable
Bettering supply chain planning and control
(April 2003)
A software company will use the Engineering 2003 exhibition to launch products for better supply chain planning, monitoring and control and integrate design and manaufacturing management
Software links ERP to factory automation
(February 2003)
An integrated suite of manufacturing management software bridges the gap between Enterprise Resource Planning systems and factory level automation systems
Planning and scheduling solution synchronises plan
(January 2003)
One of the UK's biggest manufacturers of rigid and cellular PVC products has invested GBP250,000 in an advanced planning and scheduling solution to practice synchronised finite planning
Model logistics planning deal announced
(August 2002)
SynQuest has announced that Nissan North America has licensed SynQuest supply chain planning solutions to reduce total costs across its logistics network
Two-thirds of manufacturers are out of synch
(August 2002)
ILOG and APICS survey finds failure to implement supply chain management applications despite recognised benefits
Solving planning problems at a major OEM
(April 2002)
Powerful software tools are available to make sure that strategic and operational planning decisions can be made effectively, with the result that many benefits may be achieved
Machinery and heavy equipment makers benefit
(April 2002)
Industrial machinery and equipment IT solution provides better agility and control across the extended enterprise the complex, order-driven industrial goods manufacturing industry
Software solutions support lean logisitics
(March 2002)
Penske has licensed SynQuest Supply Chain Design, Inbound Planning and Tactical Planning Engine software to provide enhanced logistics services
Supply chain planning software tackles complexity
(January 2002)
SynQuest 7.0, a suite of collaborative supply chain planning (SCP) software, solves high-value business problems once thought too complex to be addressed
News on the Supply chain planning software from SynQuest
(November 2001)
One World Logistics of America, a subsidiary of Honda Express, has selected SynQuest solutions to reduce inbound and outbound logistics costs whil
SSI signs up first inventory optimisation users
(November 2001)
Supply network solutions provider SSI has signed an agreement with engineering group Meggitt plc (meggitt.com) to implement the Optimus inventory management methodology at two sites
News on the Supply chain planning solutions from SynQuest
(November 2001)
Ford Motor Corporation gains savings on inbound goods logistics costs with SynQuest Supply Chain Planning software
Five ways to solve supply chain problems
(November 2001)
Five solutions to key planning problems faced by organisations with complex logistics networks will be offered by supply chain planning specialist SynQuest at
Make your supplier chain more visible
(October 2001)
Supply Chain Visibility - the route to higher manufacturing efficiency by Scott Storey, Commercial Director, ediTRACK
Software covers financial and manufacturing needs
(January 2001)
It is a tough world for manufacturers and the impact of e-business is increasing the pressure. Rockwell Automation offers comprehensive solutions for financial and manufacturing management