Operations

Unilever is partnering with RedPrairie Corporation in the trial of Electronic Product Code Information Service (EPCIS) to collect and access information from within it logistics environment and from trading partners in the supply chain.

Modern factories demand shorter lead times, quicker reaction to exceptions, stronger material scheduling capabilities and more customization to run efficiently

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. recently announced that it will bring another 500 stores and clubs online with its RFID initiative by the end of this fiscal year, bringing the total number of its retail loccations using the technology to more than 1,000.

Consumer products CEOs get introspective as part of IBM survey

After an 18-month effort, Sara Lee Corp. completed the tax-free spinoff of apparel company Hanesbrands Inc. to its shareholders in September 2006.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will bring another 500 stores and clubs online with its RFID initiative by the end of this fiscal year, bringing the total number of its retail locations using the technology to more than 1,000.

Whirlpool Corporation decommissions legacy system through new implementation

After recent acquisitions from Allied Domecq, Beam Global Spirits & Wine Inc. has more than 100 brands, operations in 16 locations and sales in 160 countries.