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	<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:20:44 EST</pubDate>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Podcast: Enabling Total Spend Analysis in the Enterprise]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1258473044_751.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Hear TIBCO Spotfire's John Callan discuss how you can perform total spend analysis, drive supplier consolidation, identify maverick spend in a user-friendly, visual analysis environment and address a range of KPI's.
   Published by: TIBCO Spotfire Division]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Enabling Total Spend Analysis in the Enterprise]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1258471884_361.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Hear TIBCO Spotfire's John Callan discuss how you can perform total spend analysis, drive supplier consolidation, identify maverick spend in a user-friendly, visual analysis environment and address a range of KPI's.
   Published by: TIBCO Spotfire Division]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <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[Closing the Gap with ERP EWM: Yard Management and Cross Docking]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1258065974_481.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper is designed to give warehouse operations and IT managers an understanding of the capabilities of SAP's ERP Yard Management and Cross-Docking solutions. Introduced with Release 4.7 extension set 2.0, SAP continues to improve its Logistics offering, while minimizing the gap between Best-of-Breed software solutions.
   Published by: CDC Global Services &#45; Catalyst]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Task and Resource Management - Optimizing Your Warehouse Operations with SAP&reg; R/3&reg; TRM]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1258064204_784.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper is designed to give warehouse operations managers and IT managers a useful framework for understanding SAP's Task and Resource Management (TRM) application. It presents an overview of TRM and its unique capabilities and benefits to provide key insight into which organizations will reap the highest value from TRM.
   Published by: CDC Global Services &#45; Catalyst]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Optimize Your SAP Applications and Maximize Your Return on Investment]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1258063351_598.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Companies do not always know what technologies or processes exist that can help them achieve their desired improvements. Read this paper to learn how Catalyst Logistics Assessment for SAP, makes it easy and affordable to identify specific areas where they can improve.
   Published by: CDC Global Services &#45; Catalyst]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Global Trade Management Landscape of Vendors]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1257451338_897.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This report takes a close look at the capabilities of the software vendors that are addressing the Global Trade Management (GTM) market and summarizes their functionality and ability to address the different kinds of risk in the global supply chain.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Process Manufacturing Companies Going Global: GTM Challenges and Solutions]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1257382321_684.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper focuses on Global Trade Management (GTM) trends in chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing companies, with an emphasis on the challenges and solutions for Global Trade Compliance (GTC).
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Using Supply Chain Performance Management Strategically]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1257437180_375.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Paralleling the explosion in materiel sourcing over the past decade, corporate supply chains have grown strikingly more complex because of a greater amount of outsourcing, increased globalization and a more complex regulatory environment.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Spend Performance Management - Maximize Savings, Reduce Supplier Risks]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1257434509_896.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The SAP BusinessObjects  Spend Performance Management application provides full visibility into direct and indirect spend, and helps companies proactively identify cost savings opportunities and supply risks, reduce costs, maintain supply continuity, and increase spend under management.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Understanding How Technology Can Support Manufacturing Quality]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1257178571_207.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this expert podcast, industry analyst Simon Jacobson discusses the best starting point for a quality improvement initiative within a manufacturing plant, explores what types of software and technology can be used for support, explains why the IT team plays a key role in its success, offers tips on how to reduce error rates, and more.
   Published by: Apriso Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[How to Set Up and Track Small Parcel Shipments Via a Single Point of Access]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1257176601_227.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This Webcast will demonstrate a new application that delivers seamless integration between SAP and leading global parcel carriers, including FedEx, UPS, DHL, TNT, Purolator and more, without middleware. You will also be able to understand how to track your shipment without accessing multiple systems, from any PC or terminal with access to SAP.
   Published by: CDC Global Services &#45; Catalyst]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Extend SAP Warehouse Management Capabilities: Kubota Tractors Implements SAP&reg; Console]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1257175448_407.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This case study explains how  Kubota turned to Catalyst to implement SAP&#174; Console Technology and extend SAP warehouse management capabilities.  Read on to learn how Catalyst was able to deliver this inside four months, ensuring no loss of business and driving significant benefits throughout the business.
   Published by: CDC Global Services &#45; Catalyst]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[SAP Business Transformation Study: ConAgra Foods]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256939305_566.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    ConAgra Foods, Inc. is one of North America's largest packaged food companies. With the help of SAP and SmartOps, the company was able to tackle its key challenges in making its supply chain more efficient. Read this case study to learn about the challenges ConAgra faced along with the benefits achieved from implementing SAP and SmartOps solutions.
   Published by: SAP AG]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2007 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Achieve Extraordinary Gains in Inventory Visibility: C&H Sugar Implements SAP&reg; Console]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256936731_770.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    When C&H Sugar decided to implement SAP console to further optimize their implementation of core SAP applications, they wanted an expert in radio frequency (RF) transactions. By partnering with Catalyst, they have achieved their goal of increasing visibility and accuracy.
   Published by: CDC Global Services &#45; Catalyst]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Manage the Supply Network: Ensuring Efficient, Effective Supply Chain Operations]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256800767_521.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    To succeed, you need to optimally manage the entire scope of your supply chain network. The SAP&reg; Business ByDesign&trade; solution helps you ensure efficient and effective supply chain operations and increase transparency and
visibility throughout &#150; and control over &#150; your entire supply chain network.
   Published by: SAP AG]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Supply Chain Cost-Cutting Strategies]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256583184_289.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Maintain operational efficiency while cutting supply chain costs with new approaches, technologies, and methodologies. Third party logistics providers, radio frequency identification rentals, and attribute-based demand planning can help you reduce supply chain costs and boost customer satisfaction.
   Published by: SAP AG]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 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[The Three Pillars of Effective Returns Management: Visibility, Automation and Reconciliation]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1255552760_128.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Returns management is an area that poses incredible challenges and opportunities for businesses. This paper will act as a guide to help you implement more effective returns management. Read on to learn more about the three pillars of effective returns management and how they can be used to drive significant costs out of returns lifecycle.
   Published by: TAKE Supply Chain]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Driving Costs Out and Efficiency In with Enterprise Barcode and Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Label Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1255552105_855.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this paper you will learn how TAKE Supply Chain has developed a scalable, rules-based barcode label and RFID print management platform that allows business users &#151; not IT programmers &#151; to effectively administer tagging output and compliance programs, which can increase efficiency while decreasing costs with RFID label management.
   Published by: TAKE Supply Chain]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Management Excellence: Leveraging Technology and Techniques]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1255384428_237.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    One in a series of white papers about management excellence, this white paper describes the techniques and technologies that organizations should master on their way to management excellence.
   Published by: Oracle Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Beyond Survival: Thriving Through the Turbulence: BI in the Retail Industry]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1255379616_885.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Find out how retail organizations are improving the bottom line, by focusing on key tactics designed to facilitate low cost, efficient, customer-centric operations, all of which require integrated enterprise information and analysis capabilities found in business intelligence (BI) environments.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Value-Driven Healthcare: Transforming the Environment with Business Intelligence]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1255378250_665.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Find out why the benefits from applying business intelligence (BI) in the healthcare environment are tremendous. Learn how leveraging the wealth of information to understand patients and physicians, to monitor operational performance, and to anticipate the need for action or change are strong incentives for adopting BI.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Leveraging A Demand-Driven Manufacturing Model To Enhance Profitability]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1255096828_484.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper discusses the fundamentals for successful demand-driven fulfillment manufacturing, including optimal channel and customer relationships, informed online buying and selling, flexible product configuration and order fulfillment 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[How to Optimize Supply Chain Management in SAP Environments]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253302757_672.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    It's getting more and more difficult for SAP customers to contain the costs of supply chain management. This eBook looks at the technologies and techniques that SAP customers are using to optimize their sourcing processes and to make their supply chains as efficient as possible.
   Published by: TAKE Supply Chain]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Catalyst XPS - The Solution for Cross-Carrier Small Parcel Shipping From the SAP&reg; Environment]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253044812_238.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper will discuss Catalyst XPS, a tool that can integrate information from all the major small parcel carriers into one view, fully integrated with SAP. Catalyst XPS can save customers money and improve customer service, without creating an additional maintenance burden on their internal IT team.
   Published by: CDC Global Services &#45; Catalyst]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Ensuring Reliable Inbound Supply Integration]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252693830_361.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper will enumerate the critical business challenges, as well as specific opportunities and benefits of working aggressively to achieve inbound supply integration.
   Published by: Sterling Commerce]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Eliminating Waste in Supply Chain Network Collaboration]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252695273_829.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The focus of this white paper is to highlight how IT can support the kind of agile, rapid response that is needed to drive out costs and delays in their company's business collaboration networks.
   Published by: Sterling Commerce]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Microsoft Dynamics RoleTailored Business Productivity: "Software Designed for Your People"]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1250630693_427.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    By automating and streamlining financial, customer relationship and supply chain processes, Microsoft Dynamics brings together people, processes and technologies, increasing the productivity and effectiveness of the business, and helping drive business success. Explore the Microsoft Dynamics Customer Model and how it's reflected in this software.
   Published by: Microsoft]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Precise Enables Business-Aware Storage Tiering: Improve Application Performance and Control Storage Costs]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1250025132_316.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Slow application response times and other accessibility issues negatively impact overall productivity and delay business processes. Read this paper to learn how Precise can help solve this problem and in doing so, cut operating expenses by resolving application performance problems more quickly, reducing the impact to the critical business process.
   Published by: Precise]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Getting Started with Demand-Driven Manufacturing]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1250012882_638.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this podcast, manufacturing industry analyst, Roddy Martin, explains strategies and best practices for demand-driven manufacturing.
   Published by: TAKE Supply Chain]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Reverse Logistics Management-- An Effective Strategy for Revenue Maximization in CPG Industry]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1248725932_892.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper presents an overview and introduction to reverse logistics and how to manage reverse logistics in the CPG industry in an efficient manner.
   Published by: Wipro Technologies]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Painting the CPG Supply Chain GREEN]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1248722514_407.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper offers a solution for businesses to achieve balance between profitability and sustainability by leveraging the platform of packaged implementations.
   Published by: Wipro Technologies]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[A Platform Approach To Manufacturing Operations Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245952819_307.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    From a manufacturing executive's perspective, focusing on an open and flexible Manufacturing Operations Management platform creates a competitive weapon. This research provides a roadmap for creating such a platform in a cost effective way that still delivers benefits, such as higher levels of profitability.
   Published by: Apriso Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Fast-Payback SAP Projects for Saving Money in 2009: Detailed Data for Business Expense Projects]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245869554_670.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This Report, which summarizes detailed data from a field study conducted exclusively for AMR Research SAP Peer Forum clients, was written to help business audiences looking for every opportunity to reduce the total business expenses of their huge, existing investments in SAP.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Fast Track ERP Implementation:  Advice from the Field]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245431975_168.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    ERP implementations don't have to take months or years. This white paper discusses how Colfax Corp. implemented IFS Applications in as little as nine weeks.  It presents a case study of Colfax's complex but rapid rollout, and offers fast tracking tips from Colfax Business Analyst Jay Michael.
   Published by: IFS]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[10 Ways To Use ERP To Lean The Manufacturing Supply Chain]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245430878_678.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper gives four tips to help you bring lean supply chain improvements to your manufacturing operation.  Additionally, it discusses six technology tools that help automate these lean supply chain practices.
   Published by: IFS]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Which SAP&#174; Warehouse Management Application is Right For You?]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245248356_76.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper is designed to give warehouse operations managers and IT managers a useful framework for understanding SAP&#39;s newer Warehouse Management (WM) application functionality. It encompasses a look at both the core ERP Central Component (ECC) functionality in addition to the SCM Extended Warehouse Management product.
   Published by: CDC Global Services &#45; Catalyst]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Case Study: Avocent Increases Its Distribution Capacity and Throughput Without a Costly Physical Expansion]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245175785_342.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Avocent needed to increase its distribution capacity and throughput without a costly physical expansion. Read this case study to see how Catalyst stood out as the clear choice to partner Avocent on this project plan of upgrading their SAP warehouse management system.
   Published by: CDC Global Services &#45; Catalyst]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Operational Excellence: The New Lever of Profitability and Competitive Advantage]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244245169_485.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The paper provides valuable evidence about the benefits of achieving aligned operational excellence. In it you'll discover why companies that build and align their operational capabilities for strategic advantage earn a distinct execution premium in their business performance.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[SAP&#174; Support of the Healthecare Supply Chain&#39;s Ongoing Effort to Ensure Patient Safety and Drive Business Value]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244226634_338.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The Center for Healthcare Supply Chain Research (formerly the HDMA Research & Education Foundation) recently published an important study concerning data management and data sharing in the healthcare supply chain. This whitepaper discusses the key conclusions of their study.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Enabling The Lean Enterprise: A Three-Tiered Approach to Improving Your Operations]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244136453_519.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Recently, many businesses have used lean principles to move from a decentralized
corporate management mode to a hybrid model &#45; recognizing that different functions require different levels of centralized management to be efficient
and effective. Read this whitepaper to learn a three-tiered approach to improving your operations.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  </channel> </rss>

