Supply Chain

Coca-Cola Enterprises is named one of five finalists in an international competition that singles out the best project by an organization.

Caribou Coffee taps Tom Zosel Associates (TZA) to analyze its existing supply chain network and identify the most efficient distribution network that will optimize the relationship of service levels and cost to support each of its business channels.

Georgia-Pacific LLC promotes Kathleen A. Walters, previously group president -- U.S. retail tissue and international consumer products; and Christian Fischer, previously group president -- packaging, to expanded leadership roles as executive vice presidents.

Zebra Technologies Corporation introduces the patent-pending Z-Slip, all-in-one packing slip solution, created for shipping departments to improve the time-consuming process of traditional labeling systems.

The Australian Defense Force's (ADF) first RFID-tagged shipments from Australia into the Middle East can be automatically tracked by interoperable RFID networks built for coalition forces by Savi Technology, a Lockheed Martin company.

Throttleman deploys the RetailID RFID system from Paxar, Sybase and CreativeSystems to enhance its supply chain processes.

According to the Associated Press, Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (TTI) will close Hoover's main campus in North Canton, Ohio, and some manufacturing operations of the vacuum-cleaner business by fall, resulting in 750 job cuts.

ADT Security Services, a part of Tyco Fire & Security, introduces an RFID mobile cart designed to provide RFID mobility within storage room and warehouse environments.