Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Trucking Stocks Tumble on Downgrade, Pricing Outlook (WSJ- sub. New Study: 70% of Executives have started Digital Supply Chain Transformation. MORE

This led to the development of Coca Cola Consolidated, located in Greensboro North Carolina, which later moved its headquarters to Charlotte, NC. The system was able to drive good visibility and inventory availability of material, and the accuracy of the master data file was established. Contract Management Procure to Pay Strategic Sourcing Supply chain analytics Supply Chain Innovation MORE

RedPrairie and JDA Software [NASDAQ: JDAS], recognized leaders in enterprise software and services for the extended supply chain, announced today that JDA and affiliates of RedPrairie have entered into a definitive merger agreement. The combined entity will offer a broad portfolio of solutions and services to manage global supply chains – from raw materials, to finished products, into the hands of consumers – through any channel. Charlotte McCrum. +1 MORE

At RELEX we specialize in demand forecasting and retail and supply chain planning. You can put start and finish dates into a modern retail and supply chain planning solution. Charlotte Kula-Przezwanski. Moving Supply chain, logistics and allocation. MORE

The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reported that non-manufacturing activity continues to point towards growth. Retailers aren’t traditionally set up for real-time inventory and customer fulfillment. In January, PLS opened its 12 th branch office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Logistics Transportation Supply Chain NewsNon-Manufacturing Grows for 72 nd Straight Month. MORE

We are delighted to welcome Charlotte Kula-Przezwanski from Columbus Consulting (CCI) as our guest blogger. CCI is renowned for its expertise in retail business processes and systems delivering practical solutions to optimize sales, margin and inventory across all channels of operation. MORE

90% of companies are unable to drive improvement at the intersection of inventory management, operating margin and customer service.). The group is working on case studies to test new technologies like blockchain, cognitive computing, supply chain operating networks, and open source analytics. MORE

I had the opportunity to visit with the American Red Cross in Charlotte, NC yesterday, and held a negotiation workshop with the supply chain directors and managers. At every place, he has landed, he has been a strong supporter of the Supply Chain Resource Cooperative , and his engagement at the ARC was no different. We are proud to be working with the Red Cross, and look forward to kicking off a set of student projects their supply chain team this coming fall. MORE

We are delighted to welcome Charlotte Kula-Przezwanski from Columbus Consulting (CCI) as our guest blogger. CCI is renowned for its expertise in retail business processes and systems delivering practical solutions to optimize sales, margin and inventory across all channels of operation. MORE

We are delighted to welcome Charlotte Kula-Przezwanski from Columbus Consulting (CCI) as our guest blogger. CCI is renowned for its expertise in retail business processes and systems delivering practical solutions to optimize sales, margin and inventory across all channels of operation. MORE

A look at the supply chain readiness of several major U.S. Deloitte Consulting and the Metro Atlanta Chamber have teamed up to analyze how seven large metropolitan areas of the United States are transforming their traditional supply chain base into digital supply chains. MORE

Category winners were autos as dealers discounted heavily to clear their inventories. Data issued by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) shows that the service industry has strong momentum. Current offices include Jacksonville FL , Cleveland OH, Pine Bluff AR, Dallas, TX, Omaha, NE , Clinton, IA, Kalamazoo, MI, Charlotte, NC, Memphis, TN, Edgerton, KS, and Kansas City MO and KS. Premium`: Freemium`: Channels: Supply Chain Publish as a report MORE