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December 04, 2012

The Impact of Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization

New Study from Aberdeen on What Inventory Optimization Software can Mean for a Business

TOPICS : Inventory management | Inventory optimization | Supply Chain Planning software

December 04, 2012

White Paper: Four Smart Tips for Secure File Sharing and Improving Productivity

In today's highly mobile work environment, your company's intellectual property (IP), whether that's patents, trade secrets or just employee know-how, may be more valuable than its physical assets and more vulnerable than you realize. Sending IP outside your firewall can invite a data breach that could be extremely costly. This informative white paper describes 4 file sharing and productivity challenges and outlines essential tips for success. See how you can facilitate a more efficient and secure work environment by reading on now. Provided by Intralinks.

TOPICS : Data collection/AIDC | Supply chain security

November 23, 2012

White Paper: Turning Data Integration into a Financial Driver for Mid-Sized Companies

This white paper discusses the real benefits of data integration and how they are significantly easier to attain than many companies believe. Planning and research enhances the way it uses data, making it a strategic component of all decision making and planning. Provided by DiCentral.

TOPICS : Supply Chain Integration | Supply Chain studies

October 31, 2012

Supply Chain Execution Technology Benchmark Report 2012

New Report from Chief Supply Chain Officer Insights Benchmarking Trends and Usage of Supply Chain Execution Technology; Survey Results from 300 Respondents, Plus Key Trends

TOPICS : Distribution | Labor Management Systems | Logistics | Supply Chain Execution (SCE) | Supply Chain studies | Supply Chain Trends | Supply chain visibility | Transportation Management Systems | Warehouse Mananagement Systems

October 26, 2012

CSCO Insights Report: Building the Supply Chain from the Shelf Back

New report from CSCO Insights on Building the Supply Chain from the Shelf Back, featuring survey results from 300 manufacturers and retailers. Excellent.

TOPICS : Consumer goods industry supply chain | Retail industry supply chain | Supply Chain Planning software | Supply chain software | Supply chain strategy | Supply Chain studies | Supply Chain Trends

October 16, 2012

White Paper: How to Reduce Costs with DC Bypass and Flexibility React to Demand with a 'Floating Warehouse'

This white paper dicusses how the Distribution Center (DC) Bypass has always been an excellent solution for airfreight. However as we near the retail holiday rush, how can the same process be applied to the slower, yet more economical, world of ocean freight? The answer is to treat the ocean container as a 'Floating Warehouse' and postpone allocation decisions until the 'last minute'. Driven by Descartes' Purchase Order Direct technology, you can enjoy the same flexible allocations of air freight, but with the lower cost of ocean freight.

TOPICS : Demand planning/management | Distribution | Warehouse Mananagement Systems

October 09, 2012

Case Study: Transforming Global Supply Chain Operations of a Transportation Major

This Case Study examines how Genpact Transforms Supply Chain Operations of a Global Transportation Major with Smarter Processes, Analytics and Technology resulting in Optimized Overall Inventory, Reduced Order Cost, Stock Outs and Aged Inventory.

TOPICS : Inventory optimization | Supply Chain studies | Transportation

September 26, 2012

Summary of Network Design Objectives, Inputs and Outputs

Brief Summary Document Listing Typical Supply Chain Network Design Objectives, Inputs and Outputs. Handy Reference Tool

TOPICS : Network design/optimization

September 12, 2012

White Paper: On the Trail to Traceability

This report discusses a study which was commissioned to gauge the current state of our ability to effectively track, trace, and recall products, both inside the enterprise and up and down the supply chain. Provided by Red Prairie.

TOPICS : Supply Chain studies

September 12, 2012

White Paper: Three Common Supply Chain Issues that Affect Your Bottom Line e-book

This paper discusses some of the questions to ask that may highlight ways you may be losing money without the most beneficial processes in place goods that need to cross international borders. Provided by Amber Road.

TOPICS : Global supply chain | Supply Chain studies