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- Demand-Driven Supply Networks: Advancing Supply Chain Management
- Most consumer products companies realize that developing a Demand-Driven Supply Network DDSN could provide the pathway to true customer focus. These supply networks depart from the traditional systematic manufacturing "Push" of products to market - which meets the demand of the distribution center, but not of the end customer. Because...
- Tags: Supply Chain, Network, SCM, Replenishment, DDSN, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Enterprise Software, Software
- White papers 2006-06-01
- Achieving Supply Chain Productivity
- Supply chain visibility certainly is a significant supply chain issue. Getting better information on inbound movements, customer stock, and store shelf inventory will lead to cost savings. But these potential improvements are incremental in nature, not paradigmatic change. Supply chain managers must be responsible for the earning power and productivity...
- Tags: Asset, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Productivity, Numerator, Denominator, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Enterprise Software, Software
- White papers
- A Demand-Driven Approach to Vendor Managed Inventory
- Manufacturers, or vendors, and their customers continue to adopt Vendor Managed Inventory VMI programs to improve supply chain performance through collaboration achieved by consolidating forecasting and replenishment responsibility upstream with vendors. VMI works because vendors gain a better understanding of end-consumer demand and can fulfill this demand with a degree...
- Tags: Vendor, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Retail, Enterprise Software, Software
- White papers 2006-09-01
- Planning With mySAP Supply Chain Management
- With mySAP Supply Chain Management mySAP SCM, enterprises can manage the complex flow of information that is at the heart of a dynamic, adaptive supply chain network and use it to perform collaborative supply chain planning. mySAP SCM's approach to collaborative planning allows to synchronize supply chain activities internally and...
- Tags: Supply Chain, mySAP, mySAP SCM, SCM, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Enterprise Software, Software
- White papers 2001-12-10
- Adaptive Supply Chain Network: The Vision Is Now Reality
- This webcast outlines what is fueling the need for demand-driven supply chain networks, the context of adaptive supply chain networks as a pillar of adaptive business networks, and the information and supply chain process implications of this transformation. The webcast also helps one learn about the capabilities and benefits of...
- Tags: Supply Chain, Network, Vision, mySAP SCM, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Enterprise Software, Software
- Webcasts
- IBM Retail Merchandising and Supply Chain - Maximize Merchandising; Minimize Supply Chain Costs
- Integrating merchandising and supply chain solutions is necessary in order to align your products and services with growing customer demands. Our new Merchandising and Supply Chain Executive e-Kit includes a white paper from Aberdeen Group, a video, podcast and more.
- Tags: Enterprise Software, Supply Chain Management (SCM), IBM Corp., Supply Chain, Software
- Resource centers 2008-01-03
- Managing Economic Profit Across the Value Chain
- A recent report reveals that the two most pressing issues for companies are to reduce overall supply chain costs and to collaborate more effectively with trading partners. With so many steps across the supply chain, it is challenging enough to quantify the costs and profitability of one's own supply chain...
- Tags: Supply Chain, Partnership, Value Chain, SAS Institute, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Channel Management, Business Structures, Enterprise Software, Software, Marketing, Finance
- White papers 2003-06-01
- Bridge the Interaction Gap: Adobe Platform Cuts Time, Risk Out of Complex Supply Chain Interactions
- The company's ERP system is running rock solid, automating everyday transactions such as order entry and materials replenishment, while the Product Life-cycle Management PLM system accurately stores design data. But there's a glaring gap in streamlining supply chain processes: IT systems automate most transactions, but they fall short when it...
- Tags: Adobe Systems Inc., Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Enterprise Software, Software
- White papers 2006-11-01
- Issues With Supply Chain and RFID in the Retail Industry
- The retail industry is experiencing problems in the supply chain because there is no formal collaboration between the retailer and supplier. Demand uncertainty in the supply chain, known as the "Bullwhip effect," results in excess inventory and inefficiencies in the supply chain. Demand forecasts and orders are often distorted unless...
- Tags: Supply Chain, Industry, RFID, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Enterprise Software, Software
- White papers 2008-03-13
- The Visible Supply Chain: Ensuring End-to-End Optimization
- Today's supply chain is the primary processing mechanism of every manufacturing company. Supply chain visibility is a tall order, but some of today's IT systems can meet it. This Ventana Research paper describes the characteristics of a visible supply chain, explains why having one is important, and discusses the technology...
- Tags: Supply Chain, Optimization, Epicor Software Corp., Supply Chain Visibility, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Enterprise Software, Software
- White papers 2007-04-20
- Assessing Container Security: A Framework for Measuring Performance of the Global Supply Chain
- Since 9/11, several programs have been implemented to improve security of the global supply chain. In reviewing these programs, this paper concludes that supply chain efficiency and security are distinct but interconnected and recommends considering all aspects of supply-chain performance when assessing security measures. Also, programs to improve supply-chain security...
- Tags: Security, Supply Chain, Performance, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Enterprise Software, Software
- White papers 2005-02-01
- mySAP Supply Chain Management at L'Oreal Germany
- GARNIER, a consumer products division of L'Oreal Germany, improved customer service by assuming responsibility for merchandise planning, demand forecasting, warehouse replenishment, and optimal allocation of logistics for distribution of its consumer products to one of its major customers. This was achieved by electronically connecting with the customer's inventory data on...
- Tags: mySAP, SAP AG, mySAP SCM, SCM, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Enterprise Software, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Software
- Case studies
- Remove the obstacles and build the supply chain for the next century
- Advancing pharmaceutical technology is yielding more opportunities -- and more complications. The supply chain is being stuffed to the breaking point, and the process is slowing down. But if companies take a long term view, rather than looking for quick fixes, the supply chain can be used to speed time...
- Tags: Supply Chain, IBM Corp., Supply Chain Management (SCM), Enterprise Software, Software
- White papers 2004-08-01
- Next Generation Supply Chain Strategic Planning Technology and Applications
- What is supply chain strategic planning? Its not execution, and its not re-engineering. It is strategic decision-making and business-planning by forward-thinking companies. Operational supply chain strategy remains the weak link in the market, mainly due to the degree of difficulty involved in using sophisticated models and complicated algorithms. In the...
- Tags: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Strategic Planning, Strategy, Enterprise Software, Software, Management
- White papers 2000-04-15
- Exploring the Impact of RFID on Supply Chain Dynamics
- Radio-frequency identification RFID as an emerging technology has generated enormous amount of interest in the supply chain arena. With RFID technology, inventory can be tracked more accurately in real time resulting in reduced processing time and labor. More significantly, the complete visibility of accurate inventory data throughout the entire supply...
- Tags: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management (SCM), RFID, Enterprise Software, Software, Wireless, Security, Biometrics
- White papers 2004-11-11
- Growing Revenue From CPFR and VMI: Building the Demand-Driven Supply Chain
- Most supply chain projects to date have been all about reducing operating costs through inventory reductions, better transportation planning, lower transaction costs, and improved supplier management. Covering the costs for customer-initiated Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment CPFR programs and Vendor-Managed Inventory VMI programs by further reducing these operating costs is...
- Tags: Revenue, Cost, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Transportation, Channel Management, Enterprise Software, Software, Marketing
- White papers 2006-10-01
- Blueprint for Supply Chain Visibility: Service-Oriented Architecture Can Help Drive Agility, Supplier Collaboration and Demand-Driven Replenishment
- Effective supply chains are agile, with the capability to quickly respond to shifts in supply, production and demand. As well, they can enable companies to move rapidly into emerging markets, while simultaneously allowing them to take advantage of global sources of supply, production, distribution and talent. This flexibility and responsiveness,...
- Tags: Supply Chain, Blueprint, Supplier, SOA, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Enterprise Software, Software, Web Services
- White papers 2007-08-01
- Transforming Discrete Manufacturing Supply Chains
- In the world of manufacturing, it’s essential that you have an agile supply chain that can rapidly adapt to shifting market conditions. That’s how you align supply with demand to keep your total cost of inventory in check. But that’s easier said than done, especially if your supply chain information...
- Tags: Supply Chain, Hewlett-Packard Co., Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Enterprise Software, Software
- White papers 2005-11-01
- The Ottawa Hospital Identifies Opportunities for Reducing Supply Chain Costs
- The Ottawa Hospital Wanted to act on identified opportunities to improve the supply chain efficiency and become the benchmark amongst its peers and make fundamental changes in supply chain management to address continuously increasing costs of drugs and supplies. The challenge was to identify appropriate strategies and technologies to make...
- Tags: Supply Chain, Hospital, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Enterprise Software, Software
- Case studies 2007-10-01
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