This Report is based on findings of more than 40 companies to define organizational strategies. Read this report to learn how to define value in a value network, methodologies for classifying value networks, and case studies on improving value. (White Paper - September 18, 2008)

Supply chain visibility ranks as one of the top two application focus areas for companies. Supply chain executives view visibility as the main goal for supply chain executives within supply chain initiatives. (White Paper - September 17, 2008)

This SAP white paper discusses the key issues inherent in mill operations. It lays out the blueprint for successfully enhancing the effectiveness of a mill products value chain through the use of advanced product configuration tools. (White Paper - September 17, 2008)

Supply chain operations play a vital role in the success of any consumer or high-tech original equipment manufacturer (OEM). This SAP Executive Insight examines how the adoption of industry best practices can add value to your organization. (White Paper - September 18, 2008)

The SAP Paybacks and Chargebacks application by Vistex allows manufacturers and distributors to manage the entire chargeback process life cycle, from claim initiation and receipt through adjudication, accrual, settlement, and post settlement adjustment. (Product Literature - September 18, 2008)

This Report is intended to map the journey companies are making to build demand driven Value Chains. It includes a four-stage maturity model, and identifies the projects and appropriate technology components needed to transition through each stage. (White Paper - September 18, 2008)

This report focuses on the market events that impact demand. It explains the six market event categories that cannot be controlled but can be effectively managed if the right processes and technologies are in place. (White Paper - September 18, 2008)

This report focuses on supply chain transformation intentions of companies in the high-tech sector. The high tech industry for the purpose of this paper includes computer equipment, consumer electronics, high technology, and telecommunication equipment. (White Paper - September 18, 2008)

Organizations preparing to meet the global economy head on face a complex set of business and technology challenges that can be overcome only with a new set of competencies and technologies. This white paper helps you prepare. (White Paper - September 17, 2008)

This global survey of 145 senior executives, conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit on behalf of SAP, garners a deeper understanding of how companies define and mitigate IT risk. (White Paper - September 17, 2008)

This SAP Executive Insight explores the most common areas of business model innovation and describes how organizations are leveraging innovation in different parts of their business. (White Paper - September 17, 2008)

Aberdeen research finds that the top 5 pressures for improving S&OP processes are rising customer order fill rate expectations, better return on net assets, shrinking profit margins, customer retention pressures and extended lead-ti... (Book - July 1, 2006)

Learn how you can transform traditional supply chains from linear, sequential processes into adaptive supply chain networks. (White Paper - January 1, 2007)

This report provides a roadmap to green best practices that Best-In-Class organizations are leveraging today to reduce overall supply chain coast, limit environmental impact, and increase competitive advantage. (Book - March 1, 2008)

As CPG and retailing move rapidly toward a demand-driven future, it's vital to keep in mind that accurate forecasting will be your key to superior performance. (White Paper - May 16, 2008)

This paper shows how best practices power this transformation; survey results and case studies demonstrate the benefits of deploying best practices and the obstacles organizations face in implementing them in the real world. (White Paper - January 1, 2007)

Examine the comprehensive strategies, solutions, and best practices for the aerospace and defense (A&D) manufacturing industry based on technical and business expertise. Learn best practices and strategies for profitable growth in the A... (White Paper - January 1, 2005)

Learn how the U.S. Army Materiel command implemented an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution that enabled them to improve financial reporting, obtain a real-time operating view, and a single version of the truth to help speed decisi... (Case Study - January 1, 2005)

Learn more about the changing role of IT in business. This report includes research targeted towards senior executives responsible for managing and deploying information technology in pursuit of business objectives. (White Paper - April 1, 2007)

Explore new thinking on potential risk to global supply chains and how identifying and profiling risk variables, and using IT solutions can create higher resilience for supply chain management. (White Paper - January 1, 2006)