Supply chain technology trends in the news include: 1) Wal-Mart’s use of their private fleet and RFID to extend inbound shipment visibility; 2) the state of Supply Chain Planning (SCP); 3) expansion of Chinese enterprise software provider CDC with new SCM offering; 4) more SCM technology trends news. See links below for details on SCM technology trends in the news.
- Wal-Mart Extending Inbound Shipment Visibility With Private Fleet and RFID Tags. StorefrontBacktalk reports that by Wal-Mart using its private fleet and RFID tags, the retailer is now picking up and tagging shipments from suppliers. This lets Wal-Mart’s inventory systems reach all the way to its suppliers both physically and for shipment visibility. News Item: Wal-Mart Takes Back Its Supply Chain – stretching visibility to suppliers #RFID #SCM #TMS http://bit.ly/acz0nl
- Supply Chain Planning (SCP) Technology Industry is Stagnant. The SupplyChainShaman provides her analysis of the SCP technology market from the JDA’s Focus 2010 event. News Item: The Verdict: a Hung Jury – analysis of JDA and the state of SCP software #SCM #SCP #JDA http://bit.ly/9GxjCM
- Chinese Enterprise Company Expands SCM Offering. Spend Matters reports on Chinese software maker CDC expansion of their supply chain management offering. Their market differential is their insight into Chinese suppliers and the types of activities necessary to better manage global suppliers. News Items: Spend Matters: Chinese Enterprise Software: CDC Software Acquires its Way Into the Supply Chain http://bit.ly/bahf6q
More SCM Technology Trends in the News:
- Automated Case Picking Solution Drivers – nice graphical reference #SCM #WMS http://bit.ly/briVdc
- National Gateway – a needed initiative – increase rail capacity on US east coast #green #scm #rail http://bit.ly/ag9czy
- Wincanton uses Microlise Transport Management solution on Marks & Spencer home delivery contracts http://bit.ly/bWp8B2
- Afghanistan – The Central Asian Express – supply chain challenges for a country w/ no railroad #SCM http://bit.ly/dcpJ3G
- Everyone Prospers With Free Trade – the reason both the customer & clerk say, “Thank you.” #value http://bit.ly/aIr8Uf
- @DCVelocity Most of the U.S. freight now traveling by truck would consume more energy if transported rail-only. http://bit.ly/8o84DW
- Dancing with a White Elephant – ERP efficiency does not mean supply chain excellence #ERP #SCM #Integration http://bit.ly/9AnbQN
