AMR Research Study Finds Adoption and Spending on Supply Chain Risk Management Will Increase Substantially in 2007

from s-ox.com

46% of Firms Surveyed Plan to Implement or Evaluate SCRM Technology in Next 12 to 24 Months

AMR Research released the results of an in-depth field study on the state of the supply chain risk management (SCRM) market that found 46% of firms plan to implement or evaluate SCRM technology in the next 12 to 24 months. SCRM has emerged as a critical supply chain management discipline due to the business need for global sourcing strategies, increasingly complex contract manufacturing relationships, and the greater number of natural and political events that can disrupt the supply chain.

Benchmarking essential to improving supply chain, report states

from foodproductiondaily.com

Companies that benchmark the performance of their supply chains against other peers in the industry performance typically cut nearly $80m (€62m) within the first year, according to a new report.

“Benchmarking, when used properly, can lead to significant increases in supply-chain efficiency,” said Leonard Sahling, first vice president of research for “Today, the best performers in this area are spending far less on than the median, while their logistics performances are much better than the median. In short, effective benchmarking can provide a huge competitive advantage in the marketplace.”

Global Supply Chain Best Practices Quiz

from sdcexec.com

By Bernie Hart

January 12, 2007 — As we settle into the New Year, many of us have made resolutions as we strive for continued growth and improvement. At this time of self-reflection, why not take a look at your business operations as well?

Below is a self evaluation quiz that touches upon several key supply chain issues that are sometimes overlooked. Created by the global supply chain experts at JPMorgan Chase Vastera, the quiz is designed to help you gain greater insight into some of the strengths and potential weaknesses of your current supply chain operations.

Manufacturing Insights Releases EMEA Supply Chain 2007 Top 10 Predictions

from pcb007.com

Global independent research and advisory firm, Manufacturing Insights, an IDC company, today released a new report anticipating EMEA Supply Chain Top 10 Predictions for 2007.

Globalization, elongated and fragmented supply chains, regulatory pressure, higher oil prices, flickering and scattering demand, and a strong euro are among the main challenges for the European manufacturing industry. Improving business performance, achieving lower operating costs, enhancing productivity gains, the ability to innovate, and increasing visibility across the supply chain are the business imperatives.

Provide Commerce Selects Supply Chain Execution Suite

from sdcexec.com

Online retailer taps warehouse management system from HighJump to manage high-velocity operations for its perishable products
By Editorial Staff

Eden Prairie, MN — January 11, 2007 — Online retailer Provide Commerce is set to implement a supply chain execution solution from HighJump Software in five distribution centers across the country to manage high-velocity operations for its perishable products.

Provide Commerce is an online retailer of perishable goods such as flowers, fruit, sweets and premium meats. The company’s brands include ProFlowers, Secret Spoon Sweets, Uptown Prime, Sharies Berries and Cherry Moon Farms.