Supply Chain Management

With fuel prices on the rise, drivers in short supply, a diverse product mix and strict customer requirements, order fulfillment has become an increasingly complex process.

Study examines the collaboration among manufacturers and retailers.

Harman International signs a warehousing and distribution management contract to manage two distribution centers.

This white paper discusses Microsoft's ability to make CG companies People-Ready Businesses, with solutions in four key areas: Plant Operations and Lean Manufacturing; New Product Development and Product Lifecycle Management; Customer Centricity; and Supply Chain Management. Several case studies show how solutions from Microsoft and its partners are enabling people at CG companies to solve their real-world business challenges.

Experience has shown that the most important element of successful Executive S&OP is executive buy-in, support, leadership, and hands-on participation.

Nestl is the first food company to partner with the Fair Labor Association to investigate whether children are working on cocoa farms supplying its factories.