Supply Chain Execution

Almost a decade ago, VTech Communications Inc. pioneered the effective use of an enterprise data warehouse that today empowers its supply chain. Here, the company shares best practice tips learned along the way.

Through its use of a pooling system, Heinz expects to reduce solid waste generation by more than 30 million pounds per year.

Under the best circumstances it's a challenge to individually implement ERP and supply chain solutions, automate paper-driven processes, or move to a larger warehouse. But try tackling it all at the same time. That's just what executives at Vera Bradley decided to do.

A new solution is expected to enable ConAgra to shape demand to deliver superior customer service and help reduce forecast error.

Under the best circumstances it's a challenge to individually implement ERP and supply chain solutions, automate paper-driven processes, or move to a larger warehouse. But try tackling it all at the same time. That's just what executives at Vera Bradley decided to do.

In anticipation of the previously-announced mergers with its two largest bottlers, PepsiCo announces plans to form a new entity comprising the bottling businesses.

The decision is part of Hanesbrands' efforts to restructure its supply chain to create more efficient production clusters that utilize fewer, larger facilities.

The company expects $100 million balance sheet benefit from working capital improvement, reduced raw material requirements, supplier-managed inventory benefits and sale proceeds.