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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
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RFID Solutions for Supply Chain Management
RFID technology is facilitating a major innovation to supply chain management. Lost revenues are not the only concern in the supply chain, improving the productivity in transporting goods and securing the source of goods are also of concern to professionals managing the supply chain. RFID technology delivers solutions to all...
Tags: Supply Chain, SCM, RFID, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Wireless, Security, Biometrics, Enterprise Software, Software
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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
Making an Impact on Operational Performance and Productivity
This webcast demonstrates new Microsoft Office technologies that are enhancing collaboration and communications throughout the supply chain, increasing access to information and maximizing operational productivity. The webcast shows how the new Microsoft Office 2003 Editions can help to reduce costs and increase visibility across the supply chain.
Tags: Supply Chain, Webcast, Performance, Microsoft Corp., Supply Chain Management (SCM), Microsoft Office, Digital Media, Enterprise Software, Software, Office Suites, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology
Webcasts
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
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
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
A Quantitative View on How RFID Will Improve a Supply Chain
Radio Frequency IDentification RFID as an emerging technology has generated enormous amount of interest in the supply chain arena. There are a number of theoretical advantages of RFID technology. This paper investigates how these advantages can contribute to the performance of a supply chain and hence to business value. The...
Tags: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management (SCM), RFID, Enterprise Software, Software, Wireless, Security, Biometrics
White papers 2005-11-08
New Opportunities in Supply Chain and Logistics
The globalization of trade that has presented commercial enterprises with enormously complex supply chain and logistics issues also presents the government and military with exciting new opportunities for meeting their own challenges. Driven by the relentless demands of competition, global companies have turned to increasingly sophisticated technology solutions for supply...
Tags: Logistics, Manugistics Inc., Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Business Operations, Enterprise Software, Software
White papers 2004-11-01
Ubiquitous Communication: Tracking Technologies Within the Supply Chain
Information integration and total supply chain visibility are viewed as integral parts for supply chain excellence. Real time and accurate information on the status of goods in a supply chain requires the integration of several evolving technologies that enable tracking of items, cartons, totes, containers, trucks, ships, rails, and other...
Tags: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Enterprise Software, Software
White papers 2006-03-31
Enabling Your Supply Chain With RFID
Delivering on its vision of adaptive supply chain networks, SAP AG announced the launch of the first packaged radio frequency identification RFID solution for supply chain management. Companies can leverage data captured through RFID tags in their business processes by integrating ERP and SCM functionalities with RFID-enabled applications and drive...
Tags: Supply Chain, SAP AG, RFID, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Wireless, Security, Biometrics, Enterprise Software, Software
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