Articles

Why Supply Chain Visibility is Not Enough
"The two current streams of thought about how to achieve supply chain visibility are seriously flawed.  The first says "Get your own house in order, then work on building external integration points and sharing information with your trading partners.  The problem with this is.... "
MHD Supply Chain Solutions (May/June 2006)

Fortifying Supply Chains
"The process of managing the supply chain has changed considerably in the past few years. Technologies such as Web services, mobile and wireless computing, Web portals, business intelligence, and radio-frequency identification are being deployed in significant ways at a growing number of large companies, after a period of tight budgets hindered many implementations.  "
Optimize (July 2004)

Logistics & Technology
"Ocean shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen Lines is expanding its use of supply chain visibility and event management tools from Viewlocity. The Oslo, Norway-based ocean carrier and logistics provider will use Viewlocity software to help its automotive customers improve finished vehicle distribution. Patrick Ports, an Australian logistics provider and ports operator, also bought Viewlocity supply chain software to integrate its logistics services. The software will be integrated across the multifaceted business the company is building through acquisition."
Traffic World (July 2004)

Software Keeps Moving Parts In View
In the June 2004 publication of "The Age", Vice President of Asia Pacific Operations Fadi Geha discusses how the Patrick Corporation installed Viewlocity's related supply chain event management software in "a bid to bring its various operations and subsidiaries into a cohesive whole."
The Age (June 2004)

Visibility Is Power
In this March 2004 publication of the "Supply Chain Review", Viewlocity CEO Jeff Simpson speaks with Paul Sullivan about how Supply Chain Event Management (SCEM) is unlocking value. In this article, entitled "Visibility is power", Mr. Simpson discusses how SCEM has allowed Dell to achieve "enormous savings in its service parts warehouse and distribution."
Supply Chain Review (March 2004)

Logistics Management Is Mission Critical When Parts Manufacturers Go Offshore
Event Management Software Coordinates Auto Sector Supply Chain
"Viewlocity, an Atlanta-based provider of Adaptive Supply Chain Management Solutions, has helped several of the major automotive OEMs, both foreign and domestic, to reshape parts of their supply chains to fit these new requirements.  On the inbound side, Viewlocity helped Ford develop logistics plans for moving vehicle parts from multiple suppliers to the assembly plant in support of Just In Time operations.  In one case, these plans optimized the movement of over 2500 parts from over 400 suppliers to a single assembly plant, maximizing the efficiency of inbound freight and the return of parts containers back to suppliers.  The company's software is also employed on the outbound and spare parts ends of the industry.  Logistics companies serving the auto industry use Viewlocity's software to monitor the delivery of finished vehicles from assembly plants, through multiple modes of transportation to dealers and customers."  To read more of this article, visit the World Trade Magazine web site.
World Trade Magazine (March 2004)

Menlo Worldwide Technologies Announces New Supply Chain Event Management Software ``Menlo VIEW''
Business Wire via NewsEdge Corporation : REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 17, 2003--Menlo Worldwide Technologies has announced its next generation supply chain event management solution called "Menlo VIEW." The new solution will not only provide end-to-end supply chain visibility across multiple supply chain applications, but will also proactively monitor for potential supply chain problems and provide alerts so action may be taken before on-time delivery is jeopardized. Menlo Worldwide Technologies is part of the Menlo Worldwide(SM) group of leading global supply chain services providers owned by CNF Inc...Menlo Worldwide Technologies defined the solution required and selected Viewlocity for its supply chain event management platform.
Managing Automation Online (July 2003)

A Four-Step Plan for Adopting RFID
RFID is about collecting real-time information about activities in the supply chain. In order to get value from that information, you need to have the ability to respond with agility to exceptions identified within that information. To achieve that agility, you need to follow four incremental steps.
Supply Chain Systems Magazine (July 2003)

High-Tech Cost Cutting
When speed wasn't enough, Dell negotiated with suppliers to hold repair inventory. Dell spent several years designing a system, while waiting for technology to catch up. Since 2001, Mark Johnson, vice president product marketing with Viewlocity, has helped Dell implement a new system for direct returns.
World Trade Magazine (July 2003)

Supply Chain Systems, May issue - Vertical Industry Overview on Mid-Sized Manufacturers. Ty Getz is quoted on the topic of maximizing profit margins for mid-sized companies.
Mid-sized companies-like all companies-are trying to squeeze every dollar out of their supply chains, according to Ty Getz, director of solution deployment organization for supply chain software developer Viewlocity (which recently merged with supply chain planning vendor, SynQuest). Mr. Getz noted that one way to increase profits, even in an economic slowdown, is by maximizing the supply chain contribution using profit margin planning software during the sales and operations planning process
Supply Chain Systems Magazine (May 2003)

Frontline Solutions, May issue - Data synchronization feature. Mark Johnson quoted, article discusses Viewlocity's relationship with Dell and their partner Jabil.
But overcoming supply chain information impediments remains daunting. "Optimizing across the supply chain is extremely challenging because of trading relationship complexities," says Mark Johnson, vice president, product marketing, Viewlocity Inc., an Atlanta supply chain event management (SCEM) provider.
Frontline Solutions (May 2003)

Looking Down the Road
Viewlocity, a provider of supply chain event management solutions, most companies go into event management with a fairly clear idea of the specific issues they want to tackle and the probes they want to set. Supply chain event management software purports to show you just exactly where the process breaks down.
APICS (April 2003)

Intelligent Customized Fulfillment
The vision of mass customization has re-emerged as companies tailor services to meet customer requirements while achieving strong operational performance. Internet technologies, application advances, and a growing commitment to define processes and collaborate across organizations may finally make this vision a reality.
MSI (April 2003)

Viewlocity Upgrade
Viewlocity, a provider of supply chain planning and event management solutions, today rolled out the latest version of its Supply Web Application (SWA), adding features for adaptive supply chain execution.
iSource (April 2003)

Anatomy of a Supply Chain
Defying all conventional wisdom, Dell Computer Corp. revolutionized the personal computer industry by refusing to focus on its product offerings. Instead, Dell became a $32 billion market leader by focusing on its customers, one customer at a time.
Supply Chain Technology News (March 2003)