Technology

SmartOps Corporation announces that its Multistage Inventory Planning and Optimization (MIPO) solution is endorsed by SAP AG. SAP-endorsed business solutions are complementary to SAP software offerings, are developed in accordance with SAP development guidelines, and provide additional choices and flexibility for businesses running SAP software.

Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages (CSAB), whose brands include Dr Pepper, 7UP, Snapple, A&W Root Beer, Hawaiian Punch, Canada Dry, Mott's and numerous others, is working with MasterCard and USA Technologies to enable Dr Pepper and Snapple vending machines in Dallas, New York and Chicago to accept credit card payments.

Saddle Creek Transportation Inc. offers additional inbound and outbound capacity for shipments through Saddle Creek Transportation Services, a newly formed division.

Service and having products in stock proved to be much more important than price this holiday season, says a recent survey of U.S. holiday shoppers by the tax firm KPMG. This

New Year celebrations typically come with inspirational stories of resolutions and the expectation of heartwarming endings and goals achieved.

Unlike water through its faucets, information did not always flow smoothly at bathroom fittings manufacturer Hansgrohe AG.

While this year's Readers' Choice Awards span 12 solution and service categories, some companies do not fit snugly into any one category.

The temptation for small to midsized businesses is to implement a quick-fix point solution as each new business process problem comes to the fore, and each functional department cries out for a remedy.