Supply Chains White Papers

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Item-level RFID Tagging and the Intelligent Apparel Supply Chain
sponsored by Motorola Solutions
WHITE PAPER: This paper provides an overview of item-level radio frequency identification (RFID) tagging in the apparel supply chain. It explains the evolution of RFID technology and details key benefits when utilized by retailers, distribution and logistics providers, and manufacturers.
Posted: 16 Feb 2011 | Published: 16 Feb 2011

Motorola Solutions

7 Success Factors for Today's Supply Chain Projects
sponsored by Kinaxis
WHITE PAPER: In today’s economic climate, no manufacturer can afford to fund any supply chain management (SCM) project that fails to deliver results. This white paper describes seven success factors for today’s SCM projects, which have been identified by seasoned executives with decades of experience in the field.
Posted: 14 Feb 2011 | Published: 14 Feb 2011

Kinaxis

In Dynamic Market, Consumer Goods Companies Rely on Manufacturing Operations Management Systems
sponsored by Apriso Corporation
WHITE PAPER: To succeed in today’s competitive marketplace, consumer goods manufacturers need to pay attention to several areas including operational excellence, compliance, and supply chain synchronization. Learn how today’s powerful and cost-effective solutions, such as Apriso’s MOM offering, can provide companies with benefits in each of these areas.
Posted: 13 Dec 2010 | Published: 13 Dec 2010

Apriso Corporation

The Smarter Supply Chain of the Future - Chief Supply Chain Officer Study
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: With so many challenges facing supply chain executives worldwide today, how do they cope? Read this study to discover how the Smarter Supply Chain of the Future can give your business the edge.
Posted: 26 Aug 2010 | Published: 15 Oct 2009

IBM

Ensuring Reliable Inbound Supply Integration
sponsored by Sterling Commerce, An IBM Company
WHITE PAPER: This white paper will enumerate the critical business challenges, as well as specific opportunities and benefits of working aggressively to achieve inbound supply integration.
Posted: 14 Sep 2009 | Published: 01 Sep 2009

Sterling Commerce, An IBM Company

Implementable Best Practices Speed Chemical Industry SAP ERP Deployments
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Read ARC's view on how SAP's best practices and SAP Business All-in-One solutions for chemicals ensure rapid deployment with low risk for small and midsize companies.
Posted: 07 Aug 2009 | Published: 07 Aug 2009

SAP America, Inc.

Reverse Logistics Management-- An Effective Strategy for Revenue Maximization in CPG Industry
sponsored by Wipro
WHITE PAPER: This paper presents an overview and introduction to reverse logistics and how to manage reverse logistics in the CPG industry in an efficient manner.
Posted: 27 Jul 2009 | Published: 06 Apr 2009

Wipro

Painting the CPG Supply Chain GREEN
sponsored by Wipro
WHITE PAPER: This paper offers a solution for businesses to achieve balance between profitability and sustainability by leveraging the platform of packaged implementations.
Posted: 27 Jul 2009 | Published: 02 Apr 2009

Wipro

Enabling Profitable Growth through Procurement: Transforming the Sourcing and Procurement Organization
sponsored by SAP AG
WHITE PAPER: Sourcing and procurement organizations have great potential to reduce costs, contribute to the bottom line, and deliver against enterprise strategic goals.
Posted: 26 Jan 2009 | Published: 23 Jan 2009

SAP AG

International Procurement Center: Increasing Efficiency and Maximizing Profitability
sponsored by E2open
WHITE PAPER: This white paper describes international procurement center (IPC) processes and capabilities, and explains the ways in which an IPC deployment can enhance your profitability.
Posted: 14 Jan 2009 | Published: 14 Jan 2009

E2open

Overcoming Barriers to Collaboration with Trading Partners
sponsored by Sage North America
WHITE PAPER: To meet the increasing demands of today's market, companies must implement collaborative supply chain solutions that streamline business processes with their trading partners. Read this white paper for expert advice for achieving that objective.
Posted: 13 Jan 2009 | Published: 13 Jan 2009

Sage North America

Managing Product Recalls to Reduce Risk and Minimize Cost
sponsored by Sage North America
WHITE PAPER: With an integrated enterprise system like Sage ERP X3, food producers can use the same system to address industry-specific requirements and product recalls.
Posted: 13 Jan 2009 | Published: 13 Jan 2009

Sage North America

Why Should You Consider Procurement Outsourcing? A Holistic Approach towards Vertically Integrated to Virtually Integrated Business Process Services
sponsored by Wipro
WHITE PAPER: Procurement Outsourcing is defined as a process wherein organizations take a calculated approach of moving some of their processes around source to pay to a specialist.
Posted: 13 Jan 2009 | Published: 13 Jan 2009

Wipro

Designed to Manage Lean Principles
sponsored by Epicor Software Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Manufacturers will continue to leverage technology to stay competitive. Read this paper to learn how with the Vantage fully integrated enterprise solution, you will be prepared to meet the challenges of today's market place-becoming lean to do so
Posted: 03 Sep 2008 | Published: 03 Sep 2008

Epicor Software Corporation

The Need for SOA to Achieve Flexibility and Agility within Plant Operations
sponsored by Apriso Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This white paper offers a check list that manufacturers can use for evaluating and comparing alternative Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
Posted: 29 Aug 2008 | Published: 28 Aug 2008

Apriso Corporation

The Evolution of Asset Management
sponsored by IBM Line of Business
WHITE PAPER: This paper will discuss key perspectives and strategies for new asset management programs within the most capital intensive and revenue producing area of today's businesses.
Posted: 16 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Feb 2008

IBM Line of Business

MES: Achieving Real Quality through Virtual Products
sponsored by Apriso Corporation
WHITE PAPER: In this paper learn how Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) as a part of the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) conceptual framework are a natural collector and organizer with virtual product information.
Posted: 09 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 May 2008

Apriso Corporation

Why Advocacy Matters to Grocers: Surveyed Consumers Give Retailers Food for Thought
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Grocers can pursue customer-focused initiatives and investments with greater precision and success by concentrating on customer advocacy. This paper discusses the attitudes and behaviors that can do improve the level of advocacy among customers.
Posted: 14 May 2008 | Published: 01 Sep 2007

IBM

Enterprise Performance Management
sponsored by Epicor Software Corporation
WHITE PAPER: The most powerful ERP systems have long been designed to facilitate enterprise performance management (EPM). Learn how to select and use the right tools to execute and effective EPM strategy.
Posted: 12 Mar 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2004

Epicor Software Corporation

Healthcare 2015: Win-win or Lose-lose?
sponsored by IBM Line of Business
WHITE PAPER: There is a more positive scenario - a "win-win" - but it is one that will require new levels of accountability, tough decisions and hard work on the part of all stakeholders.
Posted: 22 Feb 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2006

IBM Line of Business