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	<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:10:38 EST</pubDate>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Six Hidden Costs of Reverse Logistics]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1258404996_721.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    For many companies reverse logistics is the last frontier of waste in today's supply chain. To help identify where poorly managed returns may be affecting your bottom line, this paper takes a look at the six hidden costs of reverse logistics.
   Published by: TAKE Supply Chain]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Returns Management Process: Software Maturity Model]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1258404320_432.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper is designed to provide a blueprint for evaluating software solutions that have the potential to assist organizations in meeting their returns objectives. This model can also serve as a useful tool in objectively identifying compelling yet rudimentary products.
   Published by: TAKE Supply Chain]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Reducing Costs from Supplier Part Nonconformance Through Collaboration]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1258400917_527.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This webcast discusses a new method for dealing with part nonconformance. Additionally, this webcast will present a demonstration of software that will was created to deal with part nonconformance that can reduce costs and save time for any organization.
   Published by: TAKE Supply Chain]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Seven Proven Strategies to Succeed in Reverse Logistics]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1258400016_818.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this webcast you'll learn about the seven best practice strategies that your company needs to transform your reverse logistics into a value-added process. You will also gain a fresh perspective on developing the practices and methods needed to recapture value from returned items, protecting your brand&#146;s integrity, and more!
   Published by: TAKE Supply Chain]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Fixed Assets Past, Present and Future: Realizing Maximum Value from Enterprise Investments]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1258398025_920.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This webcast explores the emerging paradigm for fixed asset management -- including new approaches and technologies for tracking the logical and physical deployment of fixed assets within the enterprise to extend asset life, improve utilization, and squeeze every dollar out of a company&#146;s investment in equipment and facilities.
   Published by: TAKE Supply Chain]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Riding the Growth Wave: Leveraging Economies of Scale]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256926439_180.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper examines how an integrated information technology solution can help
you take advantage of economies of scale to boost manufacturing utilization,
enhance service levels, and improve the efficiency of your sales and administrative activities.
   Published by: SAP AG]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Lean Scheduling and Execution]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256595601_83.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This benchmark study showcases the operational performance benefits manufacturers are currently enjoying due to the adoption of Lean scheduling and execution principles.
   Published by: SAP AG]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[There Is No Execution without Integration: MES Adoption Drives Performance]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1221760507_432.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Many manufacturers today are getting caught on the wrong side of a technology  adoption wave that is quickly gaining momentum. This benchmark study is a roadmap for reducing overall manufacturing costs through the utilization of manufacturing technologies.
   Published by: SAP AG]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Focusing on High-Tech Manufacturers]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256311952_71.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper explores the idea that to effectively compete today and into the next generation, high-tech manufacturers must rethink their customer relationship management (CRM) strategies. Read on to learn the three strategies high-tech manufacturers must do if they want to be profitable tomorrow and in the years to come.
   Published by: Infor CRM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Next Generation Customer Focus: Strategies and Business Activities Necessary for World-Class Performance and Success]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256310077_209.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper focuses on consumer products manufacturers and the strategy of customer-focused innovation, exploring NGM study questions and examines business areas where customer-focused innovation has potential to influence performance outcomes. Read on to  learn how ways to effectively identify and satisfy customer demand.
   Published by: Infor CRM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Business Network Transformation: Product and Service Leadership]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256153439_178.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    For manufacturers today, achieving strategic goals requires not only intimately understanding technology and markets but also overcoming higher hurdles that have been exacerbated by trends toward globalization and outsourcing. Read on to learn more about how your company can achieve product and service leadership.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Continuous Innovation for Product and Service Leadership: An Approach Driven by Business Value]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256152870_900.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The need to keep product and service offerings fresh is not a new concept in business today, but the new approach is involving a network of business partners and even customers in their quest to innovate. This process is called &quot;continuous product and service innovation.&quot;
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Case Study: Welch&#146;s&reg; Improves its Warehouse and Inventory Management Operations]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1255627897_157.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Welch's selected the TAKE Supply Chain Gemini&trade; for OPM mobile software solution and Compliance Label Manager (CLM), a barcode and radio-frequency identification (RFID) label management solution to improve the speed, visibility, accuracy and control of extended manufacturing and distribution supply chains. Read on to learn more.
   Published by: TAKE Supply Chain]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Improve Synchronization with Streamlined Order Management and Communication: Petmate&reg; Case Study]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1255627368_388.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Petmate enlisted the help of TAKE Supply Chain's X.PC to not only streamline the administration of contract manufacturing for Petmate. Read this case study to learn how X.PC transformed Petmate's manual approach to working with manufacturers through a Web-based collaborative environment that improved shared communications.
   Published by: TAKE Supply Chain]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Blue Bell Creameries&reg; Improves its Inventory Management and Standardizes Procedures with an Automated Data Collection System]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1255555270_696.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    To improve inventory management and standardize procedures, Blue Bell turned to TAKE Supply Chain's Gemini Series&trade; for OPM mobile software solution. Read this case study to learn more about the benefits Blue Bell experienced from switching to TAKE Supply Chain&#146;s Gemini Series&#153;, and learn how your company can do the same.
   Published by: TAKE Supply Chain]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Streamlining the Collection of Shipping, Manufacturing and Warehouse Data with Gemini for SAP&reg;]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1255553958_574.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Read this paper to learn how Gemini for SAP&reg;, from TAKE Supply Chain, allows manufacturing and distribution personnel to perform complex transactions and data entry. Read on to learn how streamlining the collection of shipping, manufacturing, and warehouse data can greatly reduce errors and increase visibility and profitability.
   Published by: TAKE Supply Chain]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[How SYSPRO Leverages a Lean Manufacturing Model to Enhance Profitability]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1255095567_534.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper discusses the fundamentals for successful Lean manufacturing, including the establishment of optimal customer relationships, improved channel visibility, flexible product configuration, shortened cycle times, improved capacity utilization and integrated operational infrastructures.
   Published by: SYSPRO]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[IBM Cognos Online Conference for Retailers and Manufactures]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253791745_411.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This 2-hour complimentary virtual seminar on performance management (PM) takes place on October 21 and continues on November 4th &#151; Join us to learn how PM can help you improve visibility into your manufacturing business so you can reduce costs, speed delivery and efficiency, satisfy customers and create innovative new products.
   Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Robotics Manufacturer Automates Collaboration with Digital Note-Taking Program]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252446470_345.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Autonomous Solutions (ASI), the world leader in large vehicle robotics, has fundamentally changed the way its employees communicate and collaborate by using Office OneNote 2007. This case study shows how this collaboration application dramatically improved ASI's management of multi-million dollar projects.
   Published by: Microsoft]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Be Prepared! Leverage SAP PLM to Navigate Through Uncertain Times - Podcast]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1248446097_884.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This podcast explores the business value of product lifecycle management (PLM) in an uncertain economy and explores SAP's approach to becoming more innovative, agile and efficient.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Plastics Manufacturer Sets Higher Standards of Performance with Rapid ERP Implementation from IQMS]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1248359745_255.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Read this case study to learn how IQMS's single source enterprise software solution EnterpriseIQ delivered significant results to a leading European plastics manufacturing company.
   Published by: IQMS]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Be Prepared! Leverage SAP PLM to Navigate Through Uncertain Times]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1247086932_793.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This webcast explores the business value of product lifecycle management (PLM) in an uncertain economy and explores SAP's approach to becoming more innovative, agile and efficient.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[6 Steps to Improving Manufacturing Performance: - Cut Costs and Increase Cash Flow]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245951652_583.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This executive brief presents the six &quot;Rules of the Road&quot; that can help you cut costs, increase cash flow and become more responsive to changing market
conditions in the manufacturing industry.
   Published by: Apriso Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Growth And Complexity: The Challenges Ahead For Midsize Manufacturers]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244149510_596.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This is the first in a series of six reports addressing the opportunities and challenges faced by midsize manufacturers.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Compliant Manufacturing Operations In Life Sciences Companies]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244128394_710.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    With compliant manufacturing operations, you can deliver quality products to customers consistently and meet good manufacturing practices regulations at the lowest cost possible &#45; all key to leading the competition. How can you achieve such objectives? With software and services from SAP and our partners.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Early Lean Adopters Embrace Technology]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244132488_804.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Results from Aberdeen Group report, The Lean Supply Chain, indicates that Aerospace and Defense (A&D) manufacturers are 40% more likely to be Best in Class performers &#45; companies that are characterized by having an integrated Lean approach and solution with technology enablers &#45; than their peers from other industries.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Requirements engineering for the automotive industry.]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1242230559_921.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper explores requirements engineering and its groundbreaking role in product development and engineering for the industrial segment. It discusses the best practices and benefits of requirements engineering, and how automotive manufacturers can overcome today's quality and cost challenges using those best practices.
   Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[IT Tipping Point for Mid-sized Companies: Deciding When to Move to Tier 1 ERP]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1241446248_669.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper will focus on debunking the myth that Tier 1 systems make running the business more difficult, while demonstrating that Tier 1 systems can actually make it easier for growing mid-sized companies to do the things they need to do.
   Published by: Oracle Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[EnterpriseIQ -- Beyond traditional Manufacturing ERP]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1231189171_951.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    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.
   Published by: IQMS]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 09:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  </channel> </rss>

