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Case Studies
RedPrairie Case Study: De Post - La Poste
Apr 2008
The central warehouse of De Post - La Poste stores all supplies for post offices across Belgium. Orders received before noon is dispatched the same day. As the system used in the warehouse has...
Provided by RedPrairie
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Case Studies
Eveready Provides Breakthrough Results With RedPrairie's Transportation Management
May 2008
Eveready Battery Company offers thousands of different products and has tens of thousands of customers located across the United States and around the world. The company needed an enterprise-wide,...
Provided by RedPrairie
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White Papers
The Design of Service System for SMEs Collaborative Alliance: Cluster Supply Chain
Nov 2011
In order to help Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) cluster to face the global challenges, the definition of "Cluster supply chain" is put forward as a new type of management pattern, which is...
Provided by Academy Publisher
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White Papers
Research on Selection of Cooperation Partners in Supply Chain of Agricultural Products Based on IL-WGA
Nov 2011
This paper proposes the index system for the selection and evaluation of cooperation partners in the supply chain of agricultural products, and based on IL-WGA operators, the selection and...
Provided by Academy Publisher
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White Papers
The Applications of Business Intelligence to the Improvement of Supply Chain Management - A Case of an Electronic Company
Nov 2011
This study takes an electronic company as example to enhance its supply chain management by applying concepts and guidelines from Supply Chain Council (SCC) as well as business intelligence tools....
Provided by Academy Publisher
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White Papers
Research on Mobile Agent System for Agile Supply Chain Management
Aug 2011
Today's competition between companies has been turned into the competition between their supply chains. To satisfy the rapidly changing demand in global market, Supply Chain Management (SCM) must...
Provided by Academy Publisher
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White Papers
Information Flow Management of Vendor-Managed Inventory System in Automobile Parts Inbound Logistics Based on Internet of Things
Jul 2011
Reducing inventory levels is a major supply chain management challenge in automobile industries. With the development of information technology new cooperative supply chain contracts emerge such...
Provided by Academy Publisher
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White Papers
Study on Operating Mechanisms and Dynamics Behavior of Agile Supply Chain
May 2011
To study deeply the operating mechanisms and system underlying behavior of agile supply chains, a new method - Systems Dynamics (SD) is introduced into the analysis of agile supply chain's...
Provided by Academy Publisher
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White Papers
Research on Integrated Information Platform of Agricultural Supply Chain Management Based on Internet of Things
May 2011
In recent years, accidents in food quality & safety frequently occur, and more and more people have begun to think highly of food quality & safety and encourage food producers to be able to trace...
Provided by Academy Publisher
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White Papers
Methodology of Fuzzy Linear Symmetrical Bi-level Programming and its Application in Supply Chain Management
Jan 2011
Fuzzy linear symmetrical bi-level programming is the most extensive problem in multi-level programming. A new method based on tolerance degree has been introduced in this paper. The method mainly...
Provided by Academy Publisher
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White Papers
Visualization Framework for Container Supply Chain by Information Acquisition and Presentation Technologies
Nov 2010
The purpose of this paper is to propose a visualization framework for container supply chain by modern information technologies. The concept of container supply chain is studied. The approaches of...
Provided by Academy Publisher
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Case Studies
Wal-Mart Spearheads Another Best Practice in Supply Chain Execution: Wireless Industrial Vehicle Management
Jan 2008
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is the world's largest retailer, with nearly 6,500 stores and wholesale clubs across 13 countries. Of equal importance, Wal-Mart wanted to find out how an industrial vehicle...
Provided by I.D. Systems
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Case Studies
Valencia Regional Health Agency Optimizes Integrated Economic and Logistics Management
Jul 2008
Valencia Regional Healthy Agency wanted to deploy an integrated economic and logistics information management system by integrating the agency's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system with its...
Provided by Oracle
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Case Studies
Orthofix Group Srl Improves Market Visibility and Optimizes Supply Chain Processes
Jul 2008
Orthofix Group Srl wanted to develop a single, secure, and dependable management platform for Orthofix Group companies in Europe with the ability to integrate with the corporate headquarters based...
Provided by Oracle
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Case Studies
Australian Retailer Myer Transforms Merchandising Process
Jul 2008
The retailer commenced the 'Mymerch' project to replace its cumbersome and outdated merchandising systems. There was too much manual handling of data across the merchandising systems and they...
Provided by Oracle
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Case Studies
Guohua Power Cuts Costs and Gains Tighter Control Over Diversified Operations
Jun 2008
Founded in 1999, Beijing Guohua Electric Power and its divisions invest in, construct, and operate electric power plants and serve as consultants for new energy projects. Guohua Power owns or has...
Provided by Oracle
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Case Studies
Crane Group Flushes Green Screens for Standardized ERP Solution
May 2008
The Crane Group Ltd manufactures and distributes non-ferrous metal products and plastic pipeline systems, and distributes plumbing and electrical supplies across Australia and New Zealand. During...
Provided by Oracle
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Presentations
How Business Networks are Evolving Today
Aug 2008
View this short SAP Executive View video as Geoffrey Moore, Managing Director at TCG Advisors and leading professor in the field of Business Networks, presents how SOA and business process...
Provided by SAP
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Webcasts
Creating Business Value Through Process Integration and Composition
Aug 2008
To move at the speed of business, your company has to leverage existing applications and processes quickly and easily. Laborious, hard-coded integration techniques don't provide the agility and...
Provided by SAP
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White Papers
Revenue Sharing Among ISPs in Two-Sided Markets
Mar 2011
In this paper, the authors study the revenue sharing and rate allocation for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) that jointly provide network connectivity between content providers and end-users....
Provided by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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Whitepapers
The Cognos Experience Voice of the Customer Page
Jan 2012
See how midsize companies around the world are reducing costs, creating more accurate reports, gaining deeper insights into their businesses and improving productivity and efficiency with IBM...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
Bringing Together Manufacturing: Enterprise Resource Planning
Jan 2008
When bound to regulation and compliance, process manufacturers find opportunities to grow through enterprise resource planning (ERP). However, 50% of process manufacturers execute non-integrated...
Provided by IBM
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White Papers
Combining RFID Technology and Business Intelligence for Supply Chain Optimization - Scenarios for Retail Logistics
Jan 2008
"Radio Frequency Identification" (RFID) and the related EPC standards promise to enable an automatic collection of supply chain data for optimization purposes. While extensive research has been...
Provided by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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Case Studies
Culver's Improves Operations With Microsoft Business Intelligence Solution
Sep 2009
Culver Franchising Systems, Inc. (CFSI) owns eight Culver's restaurants and franchises 373 others. Getting information to make decisions involved highly manual reporting processes that bogged down...
Provided by Microsoft
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Resource Center
Take your business forward with BizWiseTV
Sep 2008
Must-see videos, lively podcasts, and real-world case studies, all in one place. For independent business expertise and advice, look no further than Cisco BizWiseTV. Now covering the latest tips...
Provided by Cisco Systems
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White Papers
IDC Study Results: The Common Resource Gap Facing Midsize Companies and the Time-Tested Alliance that Can Save Them
Jul 2008
In over 800 interviews with midsize companies, IDC has found that while their needs are complex and varied, they share a common interest in using advanced technology solutions similar to those...
Provided by Oracle
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Case Studies
Grupo Modelo Europa, S.A.U. Improves Profitability With Increased Supply Chain Control and Efficiency
Aug 2008
Grupo Modelo Europa wanted to create a flexible IT infrastructure to provide the company with timely information on outsourced services and suppliers and control logistical costs related to...
Provided by Oracle
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Case Studies
Greif, Inc. Automates and Improves Efficiency of Global Transportation Management
Aug 2008
Greif, Inc. wanted to centralize and automate transportation planning and procurement to enhance operating efficiency. The challenge was to improve visibility into detailed freight data at the...
Provided by Oracle
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Case Studies
Baillie Lumber Co. Automates Manual Processes and Optimizes Shipping for Better Customer Service
Aug 2008
Baillie Lumber Co. is a producer and distributor of American hardwoods in the United States and to more than 60 countries worldwide. Baillie Lumber Co. wanted to automate manual process of...
Provided by Oracle
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Case Studies
Skellerup Industries Streamlines Supply Chain, Deploys Best Practice With Integrated System
Aug 2008
Skellerup Industries - the principal company of NZ Stock Exchange-listed Skellerup Holdings - is a manufacturer and distributor of industrial rubber products, dairy rubberware, waterproof...
Provided by Oracle
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White Papers
The Total Entropy Model of Fractal Supply Chain Network System
Nov 2011
It is pointed out that the entropies of structure, information and the effectiveness entropy between knowledge and organization structure are main entropy sources of supply chain network in this...
Provided by Academy Publisher
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White Papers
An Optimal Inventory Control Model for a Supply Chain With Shortage Constraints
Sep 2011
To meet the needs of customers timely, businesses must maintain higher inventory levels to avoid shortages. However, high inventory levels are often associated with high inventory costs, many...
Provided by Academy Publisher
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White Papers
Supply Chain Coordination Under Return Policy with Asymmetric Information About Cost of Reverse Logistics Operations
Sep 2011
In this paper, the authors study return policy and supply chain coordination in a channel of one supplier and one retailer. The paper assumes that unsold merchandise should been refunded to the...
Provided by Academy Publisher
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White Papers
Multi-agent Middleware for the Integration of Mobile Supply Chain
Jul 2011
With the development of mobile network and communication technology, traditional supply chain management is gradually updating to mobile supply chain management, and multi-agent technology has...
Provided by Academy Publisher
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White Papers
The Future of IT in a Flat World: CMDBs, Automation, and the IT Value Chain
Oct 2008
Using automation, IT operations can emulate the domestic supply chain's cost containment successes. At the same time, by recognizing that its own struggles are mirrored in the global supply chain,...
Provided by ASG Software Solutions
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White Papers
Comparison of Performance Evaluation of Reverse Supply Chain in Information Technology and Telecommunication Equipment Industry
Aug 2011
Due to the increasing product variety and shorter life cycles, many electronic products end up in disposal sites. The development in the electronics sector is geared towards growing...
Provided by International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research
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Webcasts
Microsoft Dynamics Webcast: Modernizing Your Supply Chain System to Drive Business Success (Level 100)
Oct 2008
Manufacturers, distributors, and retailers share common supply chain issues involving wasteful processes and difficulty getting to the data that they need with older, limited business systems....
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Missionpharma Streamlines Documentation Procedures and Ensures Customer Satisfaction
Sep 2008
Missionpharma wanted to support the increasing demand for high-quality products and supply and allow the organization to more effectively track goods through the supply chain and estimate their...
Provided by Oracle
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Case Studies
Meru Networks, Inc. Automates Requisitions With Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12
Sep 2008
Meru Networks wanted to implement a flexible business application suite that will allow the organization to meet current demands and scale for future growth requirements and replace multiple...
Provided by Oracle
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Case Studies
USG Corporation Extends Customer Satisfaction Leadership With Integrated Supply Chain Management
Sep 2008
EUSG Corporation wanted to extend customer satisfaction leadership by improving on-time delivery performance and become the easiest company with which to do business in the industry by reducing...
Provided by Oracle
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Case Studies
A Specialty Retailer Takes an Innovative Approach to Its Supply Chain With Integrated Solutions From HighJump Software
May 2008
Kirkland's Home is a leading specialty retailer of home décor in the United States, operating more than 335 stores in 35 states. To meet its aggressive growth plans, Kirkland's identified...
Provided by HighJump Software
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Case Studies
Third-Party Logistics Provider Achieves 99.5 Percent Average Quality Performance Accuracy With HighJump Solutions
May 2008
High levels of customer service and attention to detail have propelled Direct Group Fulfillment Services to strong growth in the 3PL industry. But in the late 1990s, the company was growing faster...
Provided by HighJump Software
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Case Studies
Creative Memories Achieves 99+ Percent Shipping Accuracy and Improves Picking Speed With Its HighJump Solutions
May 2008
Creative Memories is one of the top 10 party-plan direct-sales businesses in the U.S. Creative Memories was relying on a Warehouse Management System (WMS) that didn't yield the results it required...
Provided by HighJump Software
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Case Studies
Innovative Online Grocer CobornsDelivers Achieves Success With Customer-Centric Distribution
Nov 2008
Although CobornsDelivers was seeing efficiency gains after automating its distribution processes, its previous Warehouse Management System (WMS) had stability issues and downtime was becoming a...
Provided by HighJump Software
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Case Studies
Healthcare Corporation Selects HighJump Transportation Advantage Based on Simplicity and Ease of Use
May 2008
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) is a global, $5.4 billion healthcare corporation based in Franklin Lakes, N.J. BD serves healthcare institutions, life science researchers, clinical...
Provided by HighJump Software
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Case Studies
Third-Party Logistics Provider Increases Production by 25 Percent With Solutions From HighJump Software
Jun 2008
APS manages more than four million square feet of warehouse space. In order to provide industry-leading solutions to better meet the unique requirements of its diverse customer base and provide...
Provided by HighJump Software
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Case Studies
World's Largest Processor of Shareholder Communications Saves $150K in the First Quarter
May 2008
Until recently, ADP relied on a paper-driven, ISO 9002-certified manual process to track the inflow of prepared pallets through to final shipping. Through careful analysis of its internal...
Provided by HighJump Software
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Case Studies
Efficient Operations Help the American Red Cross Succeed in Its Mission
Mar 2009
In the face of a more difficult funding environment, the Greater Cleveland Chapter of the American Red Cross needed to lower overhead while maintaining its capacity for emergency response....
Provided by Microsoft
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Whitepapers
Building and Managing a Quality CoE white paper
Mar 2009
Read about building a Quality Center of Excellence.
Provided by HP
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Whitepapers
Building and Managing a Performance CoE white paper.
Mar 2009
Learn how to build and manage a Performance Center of Excellence with minimal expense, risk, or disruption to current processes.
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Whitepapers
Application Lifecycle Management Podcast: An Innovative Approach from HP
Mar 2009
This podcast discusses how your organization can get beyond "quality management as usual," and make the move to the real application lifecycle.
Provided by HP
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White Papers
Meeting the Challenges of Supplier Relationship in a Multisourced Environment
May 2008
The growing trend towards Multisourcing as the IT sourcing strategy of choice brings with it a unique set of challenges for clients and Service Providers alike. If they hope to derive maximum...
Provided by Dimension Data
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White Papers
Six Keys to DSD Success
Jun 2008
Direct Store Delivery (DSD) applications continue to evolve as highly efficient tools for distributors and wholesalers to manage sales and delivery processes. Driving more revenue is the ultimate...
Provided by HighJump Software
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White Papers
Six Key Ways Supplier Enablement Solutions Can Immediately Reduce Offshore Sourcing Costs in Complex, Import-Driven Supply Chains
May 2008
Meeting customer demands accurately and on time requires one to have a great deal of control over the supply chain processes - and all of the trading partners involved. Yet, developing and...
Provided by HighJump Software
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White Papers
HighJump Manufacturing Advantage: How a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Can Transform Your Operation
May 2008
When it comes to the supply chain, there is no question that the manufacturing process is the most significant area of value creation. Unlike other nodes in the supply chain, where very little...
Provided by HighJump Software
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White Papers
Four Vital Reasons Manufacturing Execution Systems Are Essential to Lean Enterprise Initiatives
Jul 2008
Today's manufacturers operate in an increasingly demanding environment that includes global competition, increasing pressures for cost reductions and new products, quality-driven compliance, and...
Provided by HighJump Software
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White Papers
The Dirty Little Secrets of Transportation Management Systems
Jul 2008
To remain strong, every facet of the supply chain needs to flow in sync. Transportation managers, in an effort to contain erratic fuel prices, capacity constraints, escalating freight rates and...
Provided by HighJump Software
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White Papers
Three Steps to Increasing Profit in the Economic Downturn With Help From a Warehouse Management System
Jan 2009
Businesses across many industries are focused on maintaining and increasing profitability in times of modest revenue. The typical response is to stop all process improvement and technology...
Provided by HighJump Software
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White Papers
Six Ways Yard: Management Solutions Drive Operational Excellence
May 2008
Today's dynamic business environment is providing supply chain professionals with increasingly complex pressures from a variety of business fronts on a daily basis. Customer requests for...
Provided by HighJump Software
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White Papers
The Five Sure-Fire Strategies for Gaining Management Approval for WMS Projects
May 2008
An ever-increasing number of companies today - manufacturers, distributors, retailers and others - have implemented Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to drive immediate, measurable cost reduction...
Provided by HighJump Software
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White Papers
The Dirty Little Secrets of the Warehouse Management System Industry
May 2008
Secrets. They're everywhere, even where one would least expect to find them. The Warehouse Management System (WMS) industry is no exception. As one evaluates systems to manage the distribution...
Provided by HighJump Software
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White Papers
Debunking the Top Eight Myths: Surrounding Small-Business Warehouse Management Systems
May 2008
The era of manual warehouse operations is drawing to a close - with good reason. No matter how efficient the employees are, managing space and maintaining inventory with ad-hoc spreadsheets,...
Provided by HighJump Software
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White Papers
Three Critical Components of Product Traceability in the Food and Beverage Supply Chain
May 2008
The safety and security of the food supply has never been more important than it is today. An increase in concern about contamination, allergies/ allergens, terrorist threats and food-borne...
Provided by HighJump Software
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White Papers
Four Critical Elements of Retail Supply Chain Success
May 2008
Retailers often struggle with trying to discern why a particular market approach is not driving more traffic and sales into their online and brick-and-mortar stores. Often, the search for answers...
Provided by HighJump Software
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White Papers
Weathering the Perfect Storm: How Executives and Boards Can Help Improve Large Technology Projects
Feb 2009
For too many organizations, major information technology projects turn out badly. The demand planning project that was intended to revolutionize the business, but now forecasts large overruns. The...
Provided by Brand Velocity
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White Papers
Control Costs with Flexible Processes - A Must-Read Business Brief for Growing Companies
Jan 2009
You know as much as anyone about the challenges faced by midsize companies.There are always competitors with deeper pockets, customers demanding more for less, and suppliers giving preferential...
Provided by Oracle
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White Papers
The Synchronized Distribution Supply Chain: Best Practices in Warehouse Management
Dec 2007
Your warehouse is the heart of your operation - the hub through which your goods must pass. It's also a principal source of operational inefficiencies. Mobile and wireless technologies provide...
Provided by Motorola
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White Papers
The Synchronized Distribution Supply Chain: Best Practices in Labor Management
Dec 2007
Companies all over the world are using mobile devices to keep their supply chain operations running at peak productivity and profitability. Now, many of them are using those same tools to improve...
Provided by Motorola
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White Papers
The Adaptive Supply Chain: Increase Supply Chain Visibility and Meet Customer Demands with Mobile Technologies
Nov 2008
These days, the ability to adapt to constantly changing demands on your supply chain is essential. That's where mobility comes in. Mobile and wireless technologies give you the visibility to...
Provided by Motorola
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White Papers
Synchronizing the Distribution Supply Chain with Mobility
Dec 2007
With growing customer demands and shrinking profit margins, there's simply no room for a sluggish supply chain. That's where mobile and wireless technologies are making a difference. From the...
Provided by Motorola
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White Papers
Synchronize Your Supply Chain with RFID
Sep 2007
Eliminating sluggish processes and driving up efficiencies throughout the supply chain is no longer optional - it is a matter of survival. If your company isn't doing it, you can rest assured your...
Provided by Motorola
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White Papers
The Synchronized Distribution Supply Chain: Best Practices in Yard Management
Dec 2007
In any distribution operation, an efficient yard is the key to the efficient movement of goods up and down the supply chain. In essence, the yard is a virtual extension of the warehouse - a portal...
Provided by Motorola
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Case Studies
Supply Chain Provider Saves $227,000 and 15,600 Labor Hours in Less Than a Year
Oct 2008
Yobel Supply Chain Management, based in Lima, Peru, provides customers in Latin America and the United States with supply chain planning, sourcing, manufacturing, and logistics. With growing...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Falken Tire Corporation Increases Customer Calls Served by 35% With Oracle E-Business Suite R12
Jan 2009
Falken Tire wanted to streamline the supply chain to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations in the face of rising cost of raw materials and increase insight into customer trends by...
Provided by Oracle
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Case Studies
Schahin Engenharia Consolidates Multiple Operations Into a Single Solution, Maximizes Investment
Jan 2009
Schahin Group wanted to guarantee an ample, detailed vision of the supply process, which represents 70% of the group's engineering sector and streamlines contract management, which is critical for...
Provided by Oracle
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Resource Center
Microsoft Dynamics NAV Test Drive
Feb 2009
Microsoft Dynamics® NAV is a line of customizable business management solutions that automates and streamlines financial, customer relationship, and supply chain processes. Microsoft Dynamics NAV...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Pallet Rental Company Uses Microsoft Technologies to Revolutionize Global Supply Chain
Jul 2008
With the support of an all-Microsoft solution, Intelligent Global Pooling Systems (iGPS Company LLC) is revolutionizing the world's supply chain by providing manufacturers, suppliers and shippers...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Telenet Gains End-to-End Control of Supply Chain and Project Management Processes
Dec 2008
Telenet wanted to replace legacy project management system - which was highly customized and difficult to maintain - with a solution that could support large, network-installation projects and...
Provided by Oracle
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Case Studies
Ingersoll Rand Cuts Product Costs by 11%, Boosts Productivity by 16% With Global ERP
Dec 2008
Ingersoll Rand is known for its wide range of leading commercial brands, from Club Car golf cars to Trane air conditioning systems and services. Its operational diversity presented Ingersoll Rand...
Provided by Oracle
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Case Studies
Self Service and Just-in-Time Supply Management Make Northwestern Memorial's Clinicians More Efficient, Achieves ROI in Three Years
Nov 2008
A supply chain without cost controls can affect a healthcare provider's financial stability, so Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago uses a materials management system to ensure its fiscal...
Provided by Oracle
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Case Studies
Wal-Mart Spearheads Another Best Practice in Supply Chain Execution: Wireless Industrial Vehicle Management
Jan 2008
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is the world's largest retailer, with nearly 6,500 stores and wholesale clubs across 13 countries. Of equal importance, Wal-Mart wanted to find out how an industrial vehicle...
Provided by I.D. Systems
-
Case Studies
Valencia Regional Health Agency Optimizes Integrated Economic and Logistics Management
Jul 2008
Valencia Regional Healthy Agency wanted to deploy an integrated economic and logistics information management system by integrating the agency's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system with its...
Provided by Oracle
-
Case Studies
Orthofix Group Srl Improves Market Visibility and Optimizes Supply Chain Processes
Jul 2008
Orthofix Group Srl wanted to develop a single, secure, and dependable management platform for Orthofix Group companies in Europe with the ability to integrate with the corporate headquarters based...
Provided by Oracle
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Case Studies
Australian Retailer Myer Transforms Merchandising Process
Jul 2008
The retailer commenced the 'Mymerch' project to replace its cumbersome and outdated merchandising systems. There was too much manual handling of data across the merchandising systems and they...
Provided by Oracle
-
Case Studies
Guohua Power Cuts Costs and Gains Tighter Control Over Diversified Operations
Jun 2008
Founded in 1999, Beijing Guohua Electric Power and its divisions invest in, construct, and operate electric power plants and serve as consultants for new energy projects. Guohua Power owns or has...
Provided by Oracle
-
Case Studies
Crane Group Flushes Green Screens for Standardized ERP Solution
May 2008
The Crane Group Ltd manufactures and distributes non-ferrous metal products and plastic pipeline systems, and distributes plumbing and electrical supplies across Australia and New Zealand. During...
Provided by Oracle
-
Presentations
How Business Networks are Evolving Today
Aug 2008
View this short SAP Executive View video as Geoffrey Moore, Managing Director at TCG Advisors and leading professor in the field of Business Networks, presents how SOA and business process...
Provided by SAP
-
Webcasts
Creating Business Value Through Process Integration and Composition
Aug 2008
To move at the speed of business, your company has to leverage existing applications and processes quickly and easily. Laborious, hard-coded integration techniques don't provide the agility and...
Provided by SAP
-
White Papers
Revenue Sharing Among ISPs in Two-Sided Markets
Mar 2011
In this paper, the authors study the revenue sharing and rate allocation for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) that jointly provide network connectivity between content providers and end-users....
Provided by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
-
Whitepapers
The Cognos Experience Voice of the Customer Page
Jan 2012
See how midsize companies around the world are reducing costs, creating more accurate reports, gaining deeper insights into their businesses and improving productivity and efficiency with IBM...
Provided by IBM
-
Whitepapers
Bringing Together Manufacturing: Enterprise Resource Planning
Jan 2008
When bound to regulation and compliance, process manufacturers find opportunities to grow through enterprise resource planning (ERP). However, 50% of process manufacturers execute non-integrated...
Provided by IBM
-
White Papers
Combining RFID Technology and Business Intelligence for Supply Chain Optimization - Scenarios for Retail Logistics
Jan 2008
"Radio Frequency Identification" (RFID) and the related EPC standards promise to enable an automatic collection of supply chain data for optimization purposes. While extensive research has been...
Provided by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
-
Case Studies
Culver's Improves Operations With Microsoft Business Intelligence Solution
Sep 2009
Culver Franchising Systems, Inc. (CFSI) owns eight Culver's restaurants and franchises 373 others. Getting information to make decisions involved highly manual reporting processes that bogged down...
Provided by Microsoft
-
Resource Center
Keep more revenue with smart inventory management tips on BizWiseTV
Sep 2008
How much is bad inventory management costing your business? Cisco BizWiseTV can help you keep more revenue. When you fail to safeguard valuable inventory, it may lead to lost revenue, regulatory...
Provided by Cisco Systems
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Resource Center
Take your business forward with BizWiseTV
Sep 2008
Must-see videos, lively podcasts, and real-world case studies, all in one place. For independent business expertise and advice, look no further than Cisco BizWiseTV. Now covering the latest tips...
Provided by Cisco Systems
-
White Papers
IDC Study Results: The Common Resource Gap Facing Midsize Companies and the Time-Tested Alliance that Can Save Them
Jul 2008
In over 800 interviews with midsize companies, IDC has found that while their needs are complex and varied, they share a common interest in using advanced technology solutions similar to those...
Provided by Oracle
-
Case Studies
Grupo Modelo Europa, S.A.U. Improves Profitability With Increased Supply Chain Control and Efficiency
Aug 2008
Grupo Modelo Europa wanted to create a flexible IT infrastructure to provide the company with timely information on outsourced services and suppliers and control logistical costs related to...
Provided by Oracle
-
Case Studies
Greif, Inc. Automates and Improves Efficiency of Global Transportation Management
Aug 2008
Greif, Inc. wanted to centralize and automate transportation planning and procurement to enhance operating efficiency. The challenge was to improve visibility into detailed freight data at the...
Provided by Oracle
-
Case Studies
Baillie Lumber Co. Automates Manual Processes and Optimizes Shipping for Better Customer Service
Aug 2008
Baillie Lumber Co. is a producer and distributor of American hardwoods in the United States and to more than 60 countries worldwide. Baillie Lumber Co. wanted to automate manual process of...
Provided by Oracle
-
Case Studies
Skellerup Industries Streamlines Supply Chain, Deploys Best Practice With Integrated System
Aug 2008
Skellerup Industries - the principal company of NZ Stock Exchange-listed Skellerup Holdings - is a manufacturer and distributor of industrial rubber products, dairy rubberware, waterproof...
Provided by Oracle
-
White Papers
The Total Entropy Model of Fractal Supply Chain Network System
Nov 2011
It is pointed out that the entropies of structure, information and the effectiveness entropy between knowledge and organization structure are main entropy sources of supply chain network in this...
Provided by Academy Publisher
-
White Papers
An Optimal Inventory Control Model for a Supply Chain With Shortage Constraints
Sep 2011
To meet the needs of customers timely, businesses must maintain higher inventory levels to avoid shortages. However, high inventory levels are often associated with high inventory costs, many...
Provided by Academy Publisher
-
White Papers
Supply Chain Coordination Under Return Policy with Asymmetric Information About Cost of Reverse Logistics Operations
Sep 2011
In this paper, the authors study return policy and supply chain coordination in a channel of one supplier and one retailer. The paper assumes that unsold merchandise should been refunded to the...
Provided by Academy Publisher
-
White Papers
Multi-agent Middleware for the Integration of Mobile Supply Chain
Jul 2011
With the development of mobile network and communication technology, traditional supply chain management is gradually updating to mobile supply chain management, and multi-agent technology has...
Provided by Academy Publisher
-
White Papers
The Future of IT in a Flat World: CMDBs, Automation, and the IT Value Chain
Oct 2008
Using automation, IT operations can emulate the domestic supply chain's cost containment successes. At the same time, by recognizing that its own struggles are mirrored in the global supply chain,...
Provided by ASG Software Solutions
-
White Papers
Comparison of Performance Evaluation of Reverse Supply Chain in Information Technology and Telecommunication Equipment Industry
Aug 2011
Due to the increasing product variety and shorter life cycles, many electronic products end up in disposal sites. The development in the electronics sector is geared towards growing...
Provided by International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research
-
Webcasts
Microsoft Dynamics Webcast: Modernizing Your Supply Chain System to Drive Business Success (Level 100)
Oct 2008
Manufacturers, distributors, and retailers share common supply chain issues involving wasteful processes and difficulty getting to the data that they need with older, limited business systems....
Provided by Microsoft
-
Case Studies
Missionpharma Streamlines Documentation Procedures and Ensures Customer Satisfaction
Sep 2008
Missionpharma wanted to support the increasing demand for high-quality products and supply and allow the organization to more effectively track goods through the supply chain and estimate their...
Provided by Oracle
-
Case Studies
Meru Networks, Inc. Automates Requisitions With Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12
Sep 2008
Meru Networks wanted to implement a flexible business application suite that will allow the organization to meet current demands and scale for future growth requirements and replace multiple...
Provided by Oracle
-
Case Studies
USG Corporation Extends Customer Satisfaction Leadership With Integrated Supply Chain Management
Sep 2008
EUSG Corporation wanted to extend customer satisfaction leadership by improving on-time delivery performance and become the easiest company with which to do business in the industry by reducing...
Provided by Oracle
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Case Studies
Fujitsu Case Study: UKAEA
May 2008
The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) uses, handles and stores a wide range of radioactive materials as part of its role in restoring the environment of nuclear sites. Users or support staff were...
Provided by Fujitsu
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Webcasts
Webcast: The Four Pillars of Manufacturing Effectiveness
Oct 2008
Bill Canis, VP of the Manufacturing Institute, leads this Webcast covering topics such as lean manufacturing, using available resources, workforce development and competing internationally. View...
Provided by CDC Software
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Webcasts
Webcast: Competing in an International Markeplace
Oct 2008
David Cahn, a former research director for AMR Research and veteran of the manufacturing industry, presents an insightful look at the "risk versus reward" decision process for manufacturers who...
Provided by CDC Software
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White Papers
"Supply Chain" SOA With SKOS
Oct 2008
The supply chain vision applies to the world of Service Oriented Architectures (SOA) and Enterprise development. Historically, this software development approach yielded vertical silos where...
Provided by Jupitermedia
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White Papers
Simply Analyze About Supply-Chain Management of e-Commerce
Jan 2012
Supply chain management is a comprehensive plan for the use of computer network technology in the supply chain business flow, logistics, information flow, capital flow, etc., and to plan,...
Provided by International Association of Computer Science & Information Technology (IACSIT)
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Case Studies
Coromandel Sugars Cuts Financial Closing Time by 70%
Nov 2008
Coromandel Sugars Ltd wanted to unify disparate systems that prevent the business from achieving end-to-end control of sugar cane manufacturing and distribution processes and communicate with the...
Provided by Oracle
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Webcasts
Microsoft Dynamics Webcast: Advanced Distribution: Process Workflow Within Microsoft Dynamics GP (Level 200)
Nov 2008
There can be many moving parts within distribution operations. Consequently, it can be difficult to provide the needed control and standardized processes for fulfillment orders within distribution...
Provided by Microsoft
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Webcasts
Microsoft Dynamics GP Transit Solution - LAR Training
Oct 2008
The attendee of this webcast will learn about the Microsoft Dynamics GP Transit Solution. Microsoft and partners have developed this comprehensive solution for public transportation agencies...
Provided by Microsoft
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Whitepapers
Financial Times: Insight -- Business Growth
Sep 2008
Just over a year on from the onset of the credit crunch, and the slowdown in the global economy, the threat of inflation and high oil prices continue to cast a long shadow over corporate...
Provided by SAP
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Whitepapers
Riding the Growth Wave - Leveraging Economies of Scale
Apr 2008
Capturing the benefits of economies of scale is not always easy. Production disruptions, operational inefficiencies, and customers' demands for fixed-cost bids and higher levels of service can...
Provided by SAP
