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A hunger for new markets has driven the Coca-Cola Co. to the remotest corners of the planet. Now it's Mark Lynch's job to fine-tune the company's global distribution network.
Shippers can try to hold down parcel shipping costs through rate negotiations, of course, but there are other ways to attack rising prices, according to a supply chain management consulting firm.
The Research and Innovative Technology Administration, a branch of the DOT, has issued a request to private industry, research organizations, and state and local governments for information about commercially available applications that can fight congestion and improve the United States' transportation system.
Though Latin America is still playing catch-up when it comes to supply chain technology, it will progress quickly over the next few years if vendors can avoid some potential roadblocks.
When it comes to handicapping the supply chain software race, WMS still looks like a shoo-in. But a couple of dark horse challengers are coming up from behind.
Analysts may be divided on how to classify the newest supply chain applications. But no one denies that sales of event and performance management software are about to explode.
No one wants to think about the possibility of a product recall. But those in the know say the key to surviving the crisis is to put a recall management plan in place before the worst happens.
Conair may be the nation's leading supplier of personal care and beauty products. But just a short time ago, the company's own DCs were in dire need of a makeover.