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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[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[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[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[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[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[ERP Software for Manufacturers - SearchManufacturingERP.com Product Directory 2009 Edition]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1250253821_949.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Compiled by SearchManufacturingERP.com editors, this directory includes ERP software products for process and discrete manufacturers of all sizes, as well as all verticals. It includes software that is meant to be deployed on-premise as well as Software as a Service (SaaS) or on-demand software.
   Published by: SearchManufacturingERP]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST</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[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[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[Green IT: Beyond the Data Center &#45;&#45; How IT Can Contribute to the Environmental Agenda Across and Beyond the Business]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1206390312_541.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This whitepaper looks at the ecological impact of a business&#39;s entire IT infrastructure and provides the CIO with a holistic prospective to a business&#39;s carbon footprint.
   Published by: Accenture]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Technology and the Lean Enterprise]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1232732850_976.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Examine why manufacturers in the industrial machinery and components industry are looking for the right technology to mount lean initiatives by eliminating waste and nonvalue-added activities. Read case studies of six enterprises who use SAP software to achieve continuous improvement and eliminate waste from operations.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Real&#45;time Shop Floor Integration&#44; Simplified: The Right ERP System Can Make It Happen]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1230116479_223.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The key to achieving cost&#45;effective savings in the supply chain is to exchange information accurately and quickly in real-time.
   Published by: IQMS]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[How the Small Get Mighty: Manufacturing ERP Is Essential but Not Just Any ERP Will Do]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1230116479_50.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    As many SMMs are realizing&#44; ERP is essential&#44; although not just any ERP system will do&#44; with the right ERP system in place&#44; SMMs can get mighty and thrive in the face of bigger competition.
   Published by: IQMS]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  </channel> </rss>

