Supply Chain Execution

Nestle has opened its most water efficient factory in the world in Mexico, a feat that the company plans to replicate in other Nestl factories globally.

While supply chain leaders will stand up at conference after conference and brag about how they saved money, improved inventory and driven improvements in customer service, we find that nine out of 10 supply chains are stuck at the intersection of inventory turns and operating margin. So, did these supply chain leaders deliberately lie in their presentations? No, we don't think so. Why the gap?

Mark Miller, VP of Supply Chain, AFS Technologies, reveals how traceability compliancy can optimize warehouse operations

Consumer product companies often strive to compete or differentiate on being really good, cost competitive or very fast. Historically, customers have paid a premium for quality or fast delivery. On the flip side, competing on low-cost was often affiliated with sacrifice in quality or speed of delivery.

Rocky Brands relies on NGCs PLM and SCM systems, and has recently extended the solution to marketing, e-commerce, ERP and more.

Procter & Gamble has identified a global best practice for case picking and truck loading,driving down freight costs, increasing labor productivity by 15+ percent, and reducing material handling and in-transit damage.

The combination of the two companies is expected to create a product portfolio that is uniquely positioned to meet the advancing needs of retailers, distributors, manufacturers, and logistics service providers to manage complex order fulfillment cycles and collaborate with supply chain partners.

Campbell Soup Company will leverage transportation management services and logistics technology to achieve greater operational efficiencies, and cost savings.