Supply Chain & Merchandising

Cadbury Reignites Field Sales with O4

The solution is expected to help better manage sales, order taking and new product launches.
Wal-Mart's Newest Venture: Supplier Friend or Foe?

Wal-Mart's latest undertaking has been met with mixed reviews. Labeled everything from "audacious" to "game-changing" and often compared to Wal-Mart's 2003 RFID mandate, find out how industry enthusiasts are reacting.
Avon Restructuring Impacts 2,300 Jobs

Changes include initiatives to realign supply chain manufacturing and improve operating model effectiveness in key geographies for 2009.
SAP Announces Intent to Acquire SAF AG

The global software company aims to broaden its scope of offerings in forecasting and replenishment for retail and wholesaling.
i2 Launches New Transportation Management Solutions

This newest release features a number of enhancements that are currently used by many shippers and logistics-service providers.
Top 50 Enterprise Application Vendors

SAP, Oracle, Sage Group, Infor and Dassault Systemes round out the top five. Find out which other companies brought in enough revenue in 2008 to make this list.
Alternative Apparel Adopts Solution for Growth

The U.S.-based fashion manufacturer selects Lawson QuickStep Fashion to help support its business growth.
Siemens Unveils Enhancements for PLM Software

The new release is meant to focus on individual, application and IT productivity, with a variety of enhancements throughout the entire portfolio.

Essilor Sees Higher Manufacturing Agility