Feature Articles

71. The Difference Between Logistics Management And Logistics Control In Life Sciences 5/11/2013

    Life science products have a distinct logistical profile; the nuances between a fine chemical and a medical compound or medical devices and computer hardware have significant regulatory differences. When determining the logistics plan for a product it is critical to remember that it is not just a box. By Paddy Hanlon, Senior Director, Business Development, Marken

72. Marken Delivers In Spite Of A Dry Ice Disruption In Moscow 5/7/2013

    In August of 2010, both dry ice factories in Moscow, Russia were shut down for an unplanned technical upgrade. At the same time the weather in the region was unusually hot (40°C, 104°F) which placed a higher than normal demand for dry ice to keep frozen shipments within the required temperature range.

73. Driving High Stakes Data Capture At The PGA 4/3/2013

    After spending hundreds of thousands of dollars per tournament on a third-party scoring system, the PGA IT team identified a need for a better technology solution when it came to scoring and data capture at some of the most well-known golf tournaments in the world.

74. Ensuring The Best Taste At Warsteiner Brewery 4/3/2013

    With the Intermec CN70 mobile computer that is now used in quality assurance in the laboratory, production and bottling, checks are even more effective and efficient. The barcode solution they used to use offered lower overall functionality and was by comparison susceptible to input errors. It also did not allow direct feedback to the central system.

75. Ultra High-Volume Handbag Importer Tags, Packages, Labels, And Ships Within 48 Hours 3/28/2013

    Ultra high-volume handbag importer tags, packages, labels and ships within 48 hours.

76. Holding The Supply Chain Accountable 3/11/2013

    Quality is certainly not new terminology in the pharmaceutical industry. However, I believe it is a term that is sometimes used too loosely within the pharmaceutical time and temperature supply chain. By Jeff Clark, 7P Solutions™, LLC

77. Building A Customer-Centric Model For Retail 2/22/2013

    Customer, shop, merchandise, transaction – that’s all there is to it. Shopping, in simple terms has changed little in 2,000 years. However, on closer inspection, we know that for customers, retailers and their suppliers, the shopping ‘process’ is undergoing a fundamental transformation.

78. C.H. Briggs Builds A Better Relationship With Its Customers 12/28/2012

    This case study from Infor takes a look at C.H. Briggs, one of the largest independently-owned distributors of specialty building materials on the east coast of the United States. C.H. Briggs has grown from a small business to now providing over 40,000 products from more than 200 suppliers, serving thousands of customers.

79. Hisco Finds Fast ROI At Lowest Cost With Infor F9 12/28/2012

    This customer profile from Infor takes a look at Hisco, a leading distributor of electronic and industrial materials including abrasives, adhesives, chemicals, safety and packaging goods, and tools. Hisco wanted to replace their complex and labor-intensive SAP financial reporting application, be able to quickly and easily build financial statements and create financial reports and ad hoc reports, and obtain drill-down capabilities and be able to create a template for board of directors reporting.

80. Why Rugged Technology Is The Way To Go 12/21/2012

    You’re under pressure to control costs wherever possible. If you’re looking at mobile technology for the workplace, it’s tempting to save money by purchasing consumer devices that cost less, especially if you’re buying a large quantity. After all, you figure each device is only good for a couple years anyway.