West Marine handles influx of BoatU.S. supplier base

With its acquisition in January of retailer BoatU.S., West Marine Inc. moved quickly to increase its supply chain visibility to accommodate 120 additional vendors.

Posted 03/25/2003Paul DemeryPost a comment

/ Technology

Paying to connect small suppliers to a web-based supply chain pays off

Trilegiant, a distributor of merchandise for loyalty programs, is saving "hundreds of thousands of dollars" after paying for small suppliers to enter its web-based supply chain, the company says.

Posted 10/08/2002Kurt PetersPost a comment

Vendors see signs of the much-awaited rebound in retail technology

The mood among vendors in the exhibit hall at the annual NRF convention in New York City last month was definitely more upbeat than in recent years.

Posted 02/04/2004Internet RetailerPost a comment

GXS takes on a new look in retail industry data services

Global eXchange Services Inc. took a major step last month in its ability to help retailers and their suppliers share supply chain information by agreeing to acquire demand chain management vendor Haht Commerce.

Posted 02/04/2004Internet RetailerPost a comment

After a dull 2002, the supply chain automation picture brightens

Are web-based supply chain initiatives living up to expectations?

Posted 02/27/2003Internet RetailerPost a comment

/ Press Release

RedPrairie WMS integrates Build-To-Order features in new release

Current version supports in-line sequencing and work order processing for seamless production and logistics Milwaukee, WI – August 12, 2008- RedPrairie Corporation, a world leading consumer driven optimization company, has begun integrating its own Build-To-Order product’s in-line sequencing, as well as work order processing capabilities into its Warehouse Management System (WMS). The new updates will aid in supporting production line...

Posted 08/12/2008

/ Press Release

Big Lots Selects Inovis to Support Vendor Management Initiatives

Closeout Retailer Uses New Solution to Manage Partner Performance Atlanta, GA - April 8, 2008 - Inovis today revealed its Partner Performance Suite and implementation by Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE: BIG), America`s largest broadline closeout retailer. The Inovis Partner Performance Suite is an on-demand service that helps retailers setup vendors, monitor transactions, automate deductions and create scorecards. With more than 1,350 stores in 47 states,...

Posted 04/09/2008

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Pentel Implements Prescient’s Vendor Managed Inventory Solution

Pentel Implements Prescient’s Vendor Managed Inventory Solution Increased Visibility into Overstocks Cuts Returns in Half WEST CHESTER, Pa., May 21, 2007--Prescient Applied Intelligence, Inc. (OTCBB: PPID), a leading provider of supply chain and advanced commerce solutions for retailers and suppliers, today announced that Pentel of America has implemented Prescient’s vendor managed inventory (VMI) solution. Pentel conducts VMI with McLane, an...

Posted 05/24/2007