Supply Chain

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.

By Chris Scharaswak, Director of Supply Chain Excellence, Retail & CPG, Ryder Supply Chain Solutions

Jarden Consumer Solutions has a tradition of growing organically and through acquisition, therefore the need to streamline and consolidate all of the brand's supply chain processes under one flexible solution is paramount.

To better support its existing alliances with two superstore retailers, supply chain leaders at Black & Decker Hardware and Home Improvement (HHI) recently sought one synchronized view of demand throughout its supply chain.

Dole Fresh Vegetables, a division of Dole FoodCompany, forms a new long-term contract with a pallet and containerpooling company.

In order to continue growing its business, Kingsdown looked for ways to streamline its delivery fleet and maintain the level of service its customers had come to expect.

With more than 900 outlets in 36 countries, Gloria Jean's Coffees struggled to manage its expanding global supply chain. In three months, the company received a return on investment from the reductions in inventory achieved via a new software solution.

The solutions are expected to allow Perry Ellis to ensure consistency across the enterprise by fully integrating operations globally onto a single platform.