Do You Have A Love-Hate Relationship with Demand Forecasting? Articles and Recent Press
Apparel, February 2010 Given the costly and detrimental effects of poorly forecasted demand, are you giving this aspect of your supply chain the attention it deserves? If you're like most companies, then probably not. View Article

Enterprise management boosts visibility for Anna’s Linens Articles and Recent Press
STORES Magazine, February 2010 - by Michael Hartnett Anna’s Linens has dramatically improved communications and visibility within its supply chain by replacing manual processes, gaining access to real-time data and providing that information to every link in the chain — from Pacific Rim vendors to store-level associates. View article

Manhattan Associates: Investing for a 2010 Recovery Articles and Recent Press
AMR Research, February 2010 - by Greg Aimi 2009 was a tough year for many SCM software vendors. But even though Manhattan Associates had to navigate a challenging economic environment, the company continued its R&D focus on products and services. This commitment should pay dividends in 2010 for both Manhattan and its customers. View Article

A Blanket Solution Articles and Recent Press
Chain Store Age, January 2010 - by Marianne Wilson From drapes, comforters, towels and sheets to various household items, Anna’s Linens markets home fashion merchandise to customers throughout its approximately 260 stores in the United States. A new solution has enabled the chain to automate its manual processes and improve/ gain real-time visibility into inventory across its supply chain, as well as manage data and communications to support 750,000 purchase orders and invoices annually. View article

Optimizing Asset Management Articles and Recent Press
T3, January 2010 - by Mike Glasgow Stacking the deck in your favor. View article

The Challenges of Multi-Channel Retailing Articles and Recent Press
SupplyChainBrain, December 2009 - by Terrie O’Hanlon Today's shopper wants access to physical stores, catalogs and internet ordering sites. Retailers must figure out how to combine those channels into a coherent customer experience, says Terrie O'Hanlon, senior vice president and chief marketing officer with Manhattan Associates. View article

Real-Time Supply Chain Articles and Recent Press
RIS News, December 2009 - by Christina Zarrello "Sell steak cheap, not cheap steak" is the motto of home fashions value leader, Anna's Linens, which sells affordable home decor at affordable prices. The Costa Mesa, California-based retailer has been furnishing homes since it first opened its doors in Los Angeles, California in 1988. Today, Anna's has more than 260 locations across the United States with plans for expansion into new markets. The retailer's broad assortment includes bedding, bath, window treatments and other household items.. View article

Big picture: From products to solutions Articles and Recent Press
Modern Materials Handling, December 2009 - by Bob Trebilcock For years, materials handling equipment manufacturers focused on selling products. Now, they're selling preconfigured solutions. View article

Manhattan Associates talks about supply chain management Articles and Recent Press
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Optimize Your Labor Resources Articles and Recent Press
Material Handling Management, December 2009 - by Peter Schnorbach Labor schedules can be aligned to put the right people in the right job to achieve operational excellence. View article

Supply chain becomes key to efficiency Articles and Recent Press
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, November 2009 - by Henry Unger Supply chain. Logistics. I know, they're words that sound arcane or boring or both. But before you roll your eyes and move on to the next article, please realize how important they’re becoming in the business world. That was made clear to me recently by three unrelated events. View article

Shall We Dance? Articles and Recent Press
Material Handling Management, November 2009 - by Eric Lamphier What do ex-NFL running back Emmitt Smith and professional dancer Cheryl Burke have in common? Before they sambaed their way to the 2006 crown on "Dancing with the Stars"...not much. Transportation and warehouse management are no different. They seem to be strange dance partners at first glance. But, when the music is right and their steps are in synch, they can trip the light fantastic. View article

For The Children's Place, Complexity Is Child's Play Articles and Recent Press
Apparel, October 2009 - by Masha Zager When parents shop for their children's clothes and accessories at The Children's Place, they have an easy time finding what they need. Styles are up to date, age-appropriate, seasonal and competitively priced. Clothes come in coordinated outfits and in a wide range of colors. View article

How Orvis fulfills orders with less inventory Articles and Recent Press
Internet Retailer, October 2009 View article

Information management: Auto parts distributor enjoys life in fast lane Articles and Recent Press
Modern Materials Handling, October 2009 When your car breaks down, you hope for a speedy repair. That requires fast availability of replacement parts. For O'Reilly Auto parts retailer, inventory management technology has enabled the company to rapidly respond to customer needs while reducing its inventory by $60 million. View article

Playing to Win Articles and Recent Press
RIS News, October 2009 - by Christina Zarrello Under Armour gets its IT Systems in shape to deliver end-to-end visibility into orders, shipments and inventory. View article

Software for Freight Brokers Keeps Tab on Fleets' Fiscal Health Articles and Recent Press
Transport Topics, October 2009 - by Dan Bearth View article

Vera Bradley Tackles Four Big Supply Chain Projects Articles and Recent Press
Consumer Goods Technology, October 2009 - by Alarice Padilla & Alliston Ackerman 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. View article

Stocked for the Seasons Articles and Recent Press
STORES Magazine, September 2009 by Fiona Soltes Platform lets Orvis manage inventory across multiple channels View article

How Orvis tackled its supply chain woes Articles and Recent Press
by David Maloney Although it had long since joined the ranks of multichannel marketers, the Orvis Co. was still struggling with a supply chain designed for an earlier business model. Would its bold new restructuring plan fly? View article