by Michael Watson

At our site for our book, Supply Chain Network Design, we have a page that pulls together the following case studies:

1. Mars and Wrigley merger
2. Whirlpool and Maytag merger

by Michael Watson

It is clear that analytics is a very hot topic now. Companies are committed to pursuing analytics and discussing their successes. Consulting firms talk about their services to help their clients…

by Michael Watson

In yesterday’s post, we discussed a short definition of analytics (“the ability to collect, analyze, and act on data”).

by Michael Watson

Transportation is an area ripe for analytics:

• It is a big expense
• It is made up of many different shipments

by Michael Watson

New hours-of-service rules went into effect on July 1st. These new rules decrease the amount of time a trucker can drive during a week.