Supply Chain Management

Chris Hobson, vice president, Global Business Technologies at VF Corporation, writes about the companys latest complex technology project Acadia. With more than 30 brands, 63,000 associates, 1,500 retail stores and $12.4 billion in revenue, VF is highly diversified across brands, products, distribution channels and geographies. Here, the company creates one comprehensive technology platform that powers its back-end processes for all eight of its outdoor and action sports brands.

Barry Callebaut integrates 65,000 cocoa farmers in Cte dIvoire and will include more across the world, for a stronger supply chain.

The first program participant, a large global manufacturer, has reportedly recognized potential planning productivity improvements of 40 percent or more.

Solution simplifies and accelerates supply chain and ERP integration to drive quick ROI, reduce risk and improve performance.

Editorial Advisory Board member Steve Sigrist,Vice President, Customer Service, Newell Brands,reviews how to make the customer the primary beneficiary of the digital experience.

Sees Candies adds a solution to validate and relay accurate and timely transaction information throughout the enterprise, integrating data from its Point of Sale and legacy back end systems.

Walmart is reportedly in talks to buy Jet.com, an acquisition that could give Walmart's online business the an edge it needs to compete with Amazon.

The $100 billion-plus deal will merge the worlds two largest breweries andcombine AB InBev's Budweiser, Stella Artois and Corona with SABMiller's Castle Lager and Miller Genuine Draft.