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- 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
- 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
- Supply Chain Planning With mySAP SCM: SAP Advanced Planner and Optimizer Release 3.1
- This paper aims at providing information on mySAP Supply Chain Management mySAP SCM, which facilitates seamless integration with all mySAP.com solutions, including mySAP Supplier Relationship Management, mySAP Customer Relationship Management mySAP CRM, mySAP Product Lifecycle Management mySAP PLM, and mySAP Business Intelligence. mySAP SCM is the supply chain solution that...
- Tags: Supply Chain, mySAP, SAP AG, mySAP SCM, SCM, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Enterprise Software, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Software
- White papers 2002-05-13
- Development of a Supply Planning Methodology in the Automotive Industry
- Supply Planning in the Automotive Industry is a vital ingredient for Supply Chain Integration. The role and function of a Supply Planner, although clearly defined in European developed methods, lacks the practical dimension. This paper describes such a practical approach that was developed for Supply Planning in the South African...
- Tags: Supply Chain, Industry, Framework, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Enterprise Software, Software
- White papers 2004-10-01
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Financial Flows and Supply Chain Efficiency
- Great opportunities and challenges lie ahead in managing financial flows in supply chains. In the past thirty years tremendous strides have been made regarding supply chain efficiencies - sharply reduced lead times, lower inventories, more responsiveness, increased variety, more collaboration on planning and forecasting, and improved customer service. The financial...
- Tags: Supply Chain, Financial, Financial Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Enterprise Software, Software
- White papers 2005-02-25
- 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
- Tuning ERP and the Supply Chain for Profitable Growth
- Supply chain management SCM, a critical part of any enterprise resource planning ERP system, no longer means just making sure that the right materials and resources move to the right place at the right time. It also means ensuring that the sequences of events involved in producing goods and distributing...
- Tags: Supply Chain, Epicor Software Corp., ERP, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Enterprise Software, Software
- White papers 2007-05-21
- Supply Chain Management With mySAP.com
- The fischer group, headquartered in the Black Forest, Germany, generated revenues of 642 million DEM in fiscal 1998, with over half being earned abroad. fischer group is employing SAP APO (Advanced Planner & Optimizer), part of SAP's Supply Chain Management solution, to control the planning and distribution of materials. The...
- Tags: mySAP, SAP AG, SCM, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Supply Chain, Enterprise Software, Software, Business Operations
- Case studies
- 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
- 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
- Microsoft Dynamics Webcast: Efficiently Managing Your Supply Chain (Level 100)
- A well-oiled supply chain is crucial for maintaining a healthy bottom line. That is why it is critical to the long-term success of the business to identify and fix the trouble spots in the company's supply chain processes. While a person may know where the problems lie, he or she...
- Tags: Microsoft Dynamics, Supply Chain, Webcast, Microsoft Corp., Supply Chain Management (SCM), Enterprise Software, Software
- Webcasts
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