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	<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:25:12 EST</pubDate>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Become a More Demand-Driven Organization]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1328297133_415.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Today’s global supply chains are marked by lack of visibility and long decision-making times that make it difficult to plan and execute with the speed and precision required by today's volatile markets. This paper explains how to establish a highly collaborative, demand-driven planning process that will help you overcome these modern challenges. Published by: SAP America, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Executive Sales and Operations Planning Maturity Levels and Key Solution Criterion]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1327504903_752.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This Aberdeen Group Research Brief explores the current business challenges faced by companies striving for success with respect to sales and operations planning (S&amp;OP). It delves into the priority allocated to S&amp;OP, the maturity levels associated with S&amp;OP, and the role of technology enablers. Published by: SAP America, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2011 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[International Transportation Management Benchmark Study:Winners See Strategic Value of Visibility]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1327504903_555.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This third annual study examines how successful firms are managing international transportation and emerging trends in the industry. Published by: SAP America, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Export Operations &amp; Compliance Benchmark Report: Going Global With Regulatory Reform]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1327504902_70.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This benchmark study from American Shipper covers U.S. export operations and compliance of more than 300 U.S. based exporters. Published by: SAP America, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Five Keys to Manufacturing Success]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1327504902_647.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This white paper outlines clear strategies that can help manufacturers achieve competitive advantage while giving clients the innovative, competitively priced products they demand. Published by: SAP America, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Three Steps To Strategic Planning Excellence In Wholesale Distribution Companies]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1327504902_418.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This paper outlines a set of core analytics customized for wholesaler-distributors. Published by: SAP America, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[MPI Group: The Informed Manufacturer — Tips, Tricks and Tactics for High-Tech Manufacturers]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1327504902_870.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[For high-tech manufacturers, even a brief delay in design, production, or distribution can severely limit sales and profitability. With so much at risk, speed and accuracy are imperative. Read this white paper to learn what practices, processes and systems will keep your high-tech manufacturing organization on the cutting edge. Published by: SAP America, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 31 Jul 2011 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Idea to Delivery Framework: A Holistic Approach to Deliver Customer Value]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1327504903_776.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Idea-to-delivery is an approach to delivering customer value that takes into account today's highly volatile, regulated, globally interconnected, and trading partner-dependent business environment. In this paper, find an action plan with the evolutionary steps companies can take today to move toward this new approach. Published by: SAP America, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Getting ROI Out of Your ERP system]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1328021221_920.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[In this e-guide, readers will learn more about the basics of ERP and how to reduce maintenance and support costs for these systems. Published by: IFS]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Taking Control:Improved Inventory Visibility Leads to Lean Success]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1328032905_823.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Read this paper for a comprehensive look into inventory inside the manufacturing plant - everything from inventory, to receipt of material, to finished products. Learn how to  take control of your inventory and supply chain to achieve lean manufacturing and increased efficiency and profitability. Published by: Plex Systems]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[3 Questions to Ensure You’re Collaborating Effectively Across Your Supply Chain]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1327504903_900.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[To drive market share, sales, product adoption and greater efficiency, many businesses are strategically partnering with suppliers and other supply chain participants to collaborate and share information. In this white paper, find answers to three of the top concerns for organizations developing these collaborative supply chain networks. Published by: SAP America, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Supply Chain Visibility Excellence]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1327504903_9.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[As global supply chains become even more complex, gaining end-to-end visibility has become essential for successful management. Use the expert recommendations in this Aberdeen Group report to gain the visibility that can help you control costs and inventory and better manage today's complex, global supply chains. Published by: SAP America, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Tips for managing sustainable supply chains]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1327953260_175.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Many organizations are  eager to jump on the supply chain sustainability bandwagon without  fully comprehending what such a program means to the organization. In this tip guide, you will gain expert insights into maintaining consistency and other governance elements to maintain a sustainable supply chain program with broad executive support. Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Onboarding suppliers to sustainable supply chain]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1327951777_373.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[It is essential to convey sustainability in a meaningful way to  manufacturers and clear manner for suppliers. In this tip guide, you  will learn best practices for green manufacturing policies, tips for  overcoming resistance to green supply chain management and expert  insights to identify and manage performance metrics. Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Driving Sustained Improvements with Supply Chain Metrics and Analytics]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1327504903_629.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Managing today's complex, volatile, global supply chains requires the right set of performance metrics as well as the insight into risks and opportunities that analytics provides. Read this paper to learn how to use the widely-accepted SCOR framework to assess and improve your organization's supply chain performance management. Published by: SAP America, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Intelligent Response Management Strategies for Managing Demand-Supply Networks]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1327504903_762.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Read this Aberdeen Group report to discover the intelligent response management strategies used by top companies to effectively manage their increasingly complex, global demand-supply networks in 2011's uncertain economic times. Published by: SAP America, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 31 Jul 2011 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[From Idea to Delivery: Take a Holistic, End-to-End Approach to Bringing Products to Market]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1327504903_807.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Many organizations still struggle with siloed operations for lack of a clear path to collaboration. But with the right IT strategy and organizational change, a company can enable collaboration beyond its four walls and extend out to suppliers, customers, and partners, integrating all processes from idea to delivery. Read this paper to learn more. Published by: SAP America, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Becoming Customer Driven - Enabling Distributed B2B Order Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1327699662_1.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This brief white paper focuses on the unique order management of B2B  commerce, outlining the requirements for distributed order management as a  new business requirement and sharing the experiences of Dal-Tile as  they implement an end-to-end distributed order management solution from  IBM. Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Sell. Smarter. Thriving in the age of the empowered customer]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1327596830_701.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Read this brief white paper and learn about some smarter commerce technologies available from IBM, including cross-channel selling, distributed order management, customer integration and collaboration and much more! You also will gain insight into different supply chain management platforms that IBM has to offer. Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[E-Payables 2011: Efficiency, Visibility and Collaboration in the Financial Supply Chain]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1326131021_761.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[In this e-book, learn about a study based on the responses of 116 professionals between July and August of 2011 that examines best practices of high-performing organizations to discover which aspects of invoice receipt, approval processing, payment, and audit serve differentiate them from their lower-performing counterparts. Published by: Ariba, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Beyond EDI: How a Smart Invoice Network Reorders P2P to Drive Global e-Invoicing and Collaboration with All Suppliers]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1326131021_665.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[In this white paper, learn best practices for automating workflow and AP to increase accuracy, overall business efficiency, and decrease costs to improve your AP operations. Published by: Ariba, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Future of Procurement: 2020 And Beyond]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1325803376_458.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This e-book contains discussion and debate around where procurement can and should be setting its sights for the year 2020 and beyond. The primary objective of this resource is to initiate a dialogue on the future of procurement and to create a road map for how to get there. Published by: Ariba, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Usability and Compliance: The Carrots and Sticks that Drive E-Procurement Success]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1325800403_818.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Enhancing usability is the key to getting beyond tacit user acceptance of an e-Procurement system to the full adoption and compliance that yields cost reduction and full ROI. Read this paper to learn the full compliance strategies that best-in-class organizations are using for their e-Procurement implementations. Published by: Simplifying-IT]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[New User Interface for SAP MM Provides Compelling Alternative to SRM]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1325800403_620.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This paper evaluates e-Procurement options for SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) customers that are currently using SAP Materials Management (MM) for their procurement processes and want to enhance functionality. Published by: Simplifying-IT]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Carson Home - X3 + Payments]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1325787082_564.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This webcast provides an overview of how one distribution company leveraged the Sage X3 enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to streamline and improve the efficiency of their business processes. Published by: Sage Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[How to Choose a Distribution System]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1325615618_658.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Read this white paper to learn best practices for selecting the best distribution strategy and accompanying enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for your organization. Published by: Sage Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[SearchManufacturingERP.com eBook: Improving effectiveness and adoption in ERP procurement to drive increased savings]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1325005294_462.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This e-book provides tips on how to increase the value of your ERP – and your supply chain – with tools for more effective collaboration. Published by: Ariba, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Increase Value of Operations Through Purchase-To-Pay]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1324494607_582.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[In this paper, discover how performance metrics for P2P’s newly enhanced capabilities can evolve to formally codify the value of the function to enterprise goals such as customer satisfaction or working capital performance. Published by: Ariba, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Collaborative Sourcing: The Keys to Unlocking Greater Value]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1324494607_851.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This report looks at how a collaborative sourcing approach can help sourcing teams deliver greater value to the enterprise. Published by: Ariba, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Link Between Cloud-Based Commerce and ERP Value]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1324494607_659.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Read this white paper for an overview of how the cloud enables greater collaboration, transparency and efficiency among hundreds of thousands of trading partners on a global scale. Discover how companies of all sizes can benefit from the effects that cloud computing has on enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Published by: Ariba, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Is the Future of Business Commerce in Social Media?]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1324494607_522.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[In this paper, explore a compilation of articles addressing supply chain management, social media in a business environment, and how to leverage the cloud to boost sales and drive customer satisfaction. Published by: Ariba, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Take Your Company to the Next Wave  of Sourcing Savings]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1324494607_749.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Watch this webcast on collaborative sourcing to learn how to build a sustainable collaborative sourcing program, bring more "spend under management" or "procurement influence", and create the role of automated contract management and supplier performance management in strategic sourcing decision making processes. Published by: Ariba, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Video - Andrew Bartolini on Collaborative Sourcing]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1324496739_991.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Ardent Partners analyst and CPO Rising author, Andrew Bartolini, shares his insights into successful buyer/seller collaboration and supply chain sourcing. Published by: Ariba, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[eGuide: Best practices for managing sustainable supply chains]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1321994832_505.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Many organizations, from large corporations to small not-for-profits, are eager to jump on the supply chain sustainability bandwagon without fully understanding what such a program means to the organization and its supply chain. In this e-guide, find best practices for managing sustainable supply chains and onboarding suppliers. Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Executive Brief Smarter Commerce is redefining value chain visibility]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1321454506_278.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Putting the customer at the center of your operations is not a new idea, but truly operationalizing this strategy can be challenging. Read this paper to find out how to improve collaboration and visibility for your customers and partners and deliver consistent and predictable outcomes by synchronizing your entire value chain. Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Executive Brief Digital Transformation: Creating New Business Models Where Digital Meets Physical]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1321454506_866.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[As businesses embrace the digital revolution, they're rethinking what customers value most and creating operating models that take advantage of what’s newly possible for competitive differentiation. This report is designed to provide senior executives with analysis and insight on how fast and how far to go on the path to digital transformation. Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Top 5 Tips For Evaluating And Selecting Warehouse Management Software]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1320699342_156.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This report will reveal five secrets you should know before you purchase a WMS. They will help guide your evaluation and selection processes in a way that best benefits your business, your customers and your long-term success and competitive advantage. Published by: HighJump Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Comparing ERP And WMS Approaches For Effective Warehouse Management Operations]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1320699342_766.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The effective management of your warehouse and fulfillment/distribution operations is critical to the ongoing success of your business—but you’re unsure whether to select your ERP’s warehouse module or a best-of-breed warehouse management system (WMS). This paper will help determine which type of solution is the best fit for your business. Published by: HighJump Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[City University London Policy Challenge Report: Removing barriers to government using SME IT suppliers]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1319214557_442.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The present need to radically cut public expenditure provides a once in a generation opportunity to transform the efficiency of the public sector. In order to achieve this, the public sector needs to radically change its current business processes to achieve greater efficiency. Published by: ComputerWeekly.com]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Strategies for Improving Supply Chain Visibility with Technology]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1313690638_678.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Read this presentation transcript for an explanation of today's extended supply chain, and explores technologies and strategies for improving visibility for better collaboration. Published by: IQMS]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Top 10 Reasons Why Data Quality Matters]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1311979010_591.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The top 10 ways Talend Data Quality can help customers achieve project greatness, from improved business intelligence to more efficient supply chains. Published by: Talend]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Retailing in a Social Media World]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1300993080_112.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Wondering how you can use social media channels to join the conversation with your customers? Find out how software solutions can help you capture and analyze massive amounts of social media data and prepare individualized responses while integrating with your business software through a unified IT architecture. Published by: SAP America, Inc.]]></description>
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