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Peerless Research Group (PRG), on behalf of Supply Chain Management Review and Ryder System, Inc., surveyed 148 top supply chain executives in U.S.-based manufacturing, distribution, and retail businesses.

Strong competition, ever-shortening lead times, and reliance on partners in a fragmented and extended supply chain are daily challenges for companies in today's global marketplace.

In 2005, Patagonia was already a world-renowned brand of outdoor apparel. It ran a complex supply chain, but struggled with efficiency in managing the large amount of data from its suppliers and supply chain partners.

You need technology that supports your processes by streamlining access to the right data, in the right place, at the right time so that your S&OP efforts move smoothly, deliver the right results, and open up opportunities for innovation.

Today's organizations are increasing their focus on financial process automation, and many are moving to automate key Purchase-to-Pay activities like sourcing and procurement.

Outsourcing manufacturing is becoming a well-established approach for companies that want to strategically manage materials in today's fast-paced business environment.

Partitions are natural in business. Each employee has a specific role, and each division specializes on a specific product or function within the enterprise.

Labeling is frequently considered a background process that doesn't get any attention until something is wrong. As a result, bar code and RFID labeling practices and software have become dated at many enterprises, failing to keep pace with changing business needs.

Supply chain visibility today is fragmented, disjointed and siloed. 2016 will be the year of networked supply chains.

The spacious, expansive nature of the warehouse or distribution center (DC) makes it a prime candidate for managing energy consumption and cutting costs.

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives are now making the move to sustainable, a non-negotiable, with organisations like Shell facing public slander and multimillion dollar fines for failing to conform.

Having excess inventory hurts return on equity and assets by tying up working capital. Inventory shortages, on the other hand, can lead to plant shutdowns, lost sales, and a loss of customer confidence.

Selecting an ERP solution is not easy. There are many solutions to choose from but we believe every mid-market and enterprise company should consider Microsoft Dynamics AX.

Private fleet or purchased transportation? That's the question companies regularly debate. Both approaches face similar business challenges - how to reduce transportation spend and operate more efficiently while enhancing customer service.

Ascend Performance Materials is a leading global manufacturer of the nylon, plastics and synthetic fibers that are found in thousands of different commercial and industrial products.