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ALSO CALLED: Supply-Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization, Supply Chain Planning, SCM, Managing Supply Chain, Supply Chain Logistics
DEFINITION: Supply chain management (SCM) is the oversight of materials, information, and finances as they move in a process from supplier to manufacturer to wholesaler to retailer to consumer. Supply chain management involves coordinating and integrating these flows both within and among companies. It is said that the ultimate goal of any effective supply chain management system is to reduce inventory (with  … 
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Automotive Essentials ERP Solution
sponsored by Infor
SOFTWARE DEMO: This demo will show how easy it can be to use Infor Automotive Essentials to maintain a lean, yet flexible global automotive supply chain while surviving aggressive cost cuts and supply chain complexity. Watch to learn how to turn the adversity of today's automotive industry into a long-term advantage with Infor Automotive Essentials.
Posted: 04 Dec 2009 | Published: 04 Dec 2009


Discrete Manufacturing Essential Solutions
sponsored by Infor
SOFTWARE DEMO: Today's professionals in the manufacturing industry need information to be directly accessible and visible in order to achieve sustainable growth. Watch this demo to learn how your company can benefit from Infor Discrete Manufacturing Essentials Suite and see just how easy and convenient this suite of solutions can be for your organization.
Posted: 10 Aug 2009 | Published: 10 Aug 2009


EnterpriseIQ -- Beyond traditional Manufacturing ERP
sponsored by IQMS
TRIAL SOFTWARE: EnterpriseIQ goes beyond traditional ERP software systems by providing a real-time foundation for collaborative and ebusiness environments. From ensuring efficient and timely delivery of products to meeting the dynamic needs of customers and suppliers, IQMS brings it all together, seamlessly.
Posted: 05 Jan 2009 | Published: 05 Jan 2009


Infor - ERP SyteLine
sponsored by Infor
SOFTWARE DEMO: Infor ERP SyteLine spans the business of manufacturing to align supply with demand and support the business and operational challenges of manufacturers. Download this demo to get a better understanding of how this software can benefit your company.
Posted: 04 Sep 2008 | Published: 04 Sep 2008


Infor - ERP VISUAL
sponsored by Infor
SOFTWARE DEMO: Infor ERP VISUAL combines affordability and deep functionality, and is ideal for high growth, mixed-mode manufacturers who need a modular solution. Learn why more than 4,000 businesses trust Infor ERP VISUAL to run their operations.
Posted: 04 Sep 2008 | Published: 04 Sep 2008


Infor - ERP LX
sponsored by Infor
SOFTWARE DEMO: Infor ERP LX, the next version ERP BPCS, is a scalable, comprehensive, flexible and integrated ERP solution for mixed-mode and process manufacturers operating in an IBM System i environment. The solution improves the efficiency of core business processes.
Posted: 04 Sep 2008 | Published: 04 Sep 2008

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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT DEFINITION (continued): …  the assumption that products are available when needed). As a solution for successful supply chain management, sophisticated software systems with Web interfaces are competing with Web-based application service providers (ASP) who promise to provide part or all of the SCM service for companies who rent their service.Supply chain management flows can be divided into three main flows:The product flowThe information flowThe finances flowThe product flow includes the movement of goods from a supplier to a customer, as well as any customer returns or service needs. The information flow involves transmitting … 
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