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May 24, 2013

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DEFINITION: In marketing, distribution is the process of moving a product from its manufacturing source to its customers. In computer software, distribution is the phase that follows packaging. The package will be on some distribution medium, such as compact disc, or may be simply located on a server where customers can download it electronically.For open source software such as Linux, companies such as Red … Definition continues below.
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Evaluating Label Printers to Support Transportation & Logistics Operations sponsored by Intermec WHITE PAPER: Access this resource to explore the features that save time for users, and those that simplify integration and management for IT support staff. Learn how taking focusing on the right factors will return maximum value for long-term, low-cost reliable operations. Posted: 15 Mar 2013 \| Published: 31 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Barcode Label Software \| Barcode Printers \| Distribution \| Printers

Comparing Identification Options for the Supply Chain: Barcodes vs. RFID vs. GPS sponsored by SearchManufacturingERP EBOOK: This expert handbook provides overview and analysis of three main AIDC tracking technologies: bar codes, RFID, and GPS. Posted: 07 Mar 2013 \| Published: 07 Mar 2013 TOPICS: AIDC \| Barcodes \| Distribution \| ERP \| GPS \| Manufacturing \| RFID

An Introduction to Quantum Lifecycle Management sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com ESSENTIAL GUIDE: This report from The Open Group introduces QLM, explains why it is necessary and how its development and acceptance will be assured. Posted: 18 Jan 2013 \| Published: 05 Nov 2012 TOPICS: CAD/CAM Industry \| Decision Support Systems \| Distribution \| Internet \| Internet Computers \| Manufacturing \| MRP II \| MRP Software \| PDM \| Product Life Cycles \| Standards \| Standards Organizations \| Supply Chain Automation \| Supply Chain Collaboration \| Supply Chain Integration \| Supply Chain Management \| Supply Chains \| XML

Export Operations & Compliance Benchmark Report: Going Global With Regulatory Reform sponsored by SAP America, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This benchmark study from American Shipper covers U.S. export operations and compliance of more than 300 U.S. based exporters. Posted: 02 Feb 2012 \| Published: 27 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Distribution \| ERP \| Exports \| Manufacturing \| Supplier Management \| Supply Chain Management

New Data Warehousing Strategies for Big Data sponsored by HP & Intel® EGUIDE: High-volume unstructured data has its own set of characteristics that often make it too difficult for traditional standalone and relational databases to process. As a result, a major shift in big data warehousing is taking place, and this expert e-guide will cover how to be successful in tackling the challenges of new warehousing strategies. Posted: 12 Mar 2013 \| Published: 12 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Business Intelligence \| Data Analytics \| Data Management \| Data Mining \| Data Warehouse Architectures \| Data Warehouses \| Distribution \| Unstructured Data

Application Modernization: What you need to know sponsored by Arrow and HP EBOOK: In this eBook, experts explore the legacy mainframe applications from a variety of perspectives. Posted: 14 Nov 2012 \| Published: 14 Nov 2012 TOPICS: Business Process Management \| Cloud Computing \| Distribution \| Legacy Applications Software \| Mainframe Operating Systems \| Mainframe Server Hardware \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| SOA

Integrating Macs with Microsoft DFS - Best Practices sponsored by GroupLogic WHITE PAPER: This document describes three options for integrating Macs with Microsoft DFS infrastructure. Posted: 15 Feb 2012 \| Published: 15 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Distribution \| File Sharing Protocols \| Integration Server Software \| Mac OS \| Network Architectures \| Network Infrastructure \| Networking \| SLA \| WAN

Doing Business with Comstor sponsored by Comstor WHITE PAPER: Learn more about Comstor, a leader in Cisco product distribution and an established provider of networking and advanced technology solutions. Posted: 01 Feb 2012 \| Published: 27 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Certification Programs \| Channel Management \| Distribution \| Marketing \| Networking \| Vendor Selection \| Vendors

How to Choose a Distribution System sponsored by Sage Software WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn best practices for selecting the best distribution strategy and accompanying enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for your organization. Posted: 05 Jan 2012 \| Published: 05 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Business Process Management \| Business Processes \| Distribution \| ERP \| ERP Software \| Supply Chain Management \| Supply Chains

Key Strategies for IT Success in Today's Distribution Environment sponsored by Epicor Software Corporation WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides high level definitions, opportunity identification, and future potentials for: Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), Software as a Service (SaaS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Anytime, Anywhere Availability, Mobile Devices, Web 2.0, and Report Cards or Balanced Scorecards as a Business Intelligence (BI) capability. Posted: 25 Oct 2011 \| Published: 21 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Business Intelligence \| Distribution \| ERP \| Manufacturing \| Manufacturing Industry \| Manufacturing Industry Organizations \| SaaS business intelligence \| SaaS ERP \| SOA

Back to the Future: The New IT Infrastructure Opportunity sponsored by Avocent WHITE PAPER: Access this exclusive resources to discover new technology and solutions to address security and operating expense (OPEX) issues related to distributed computing such as thin client, fast client, diskless workstations, SaaS, and VDI. Posted: 08 Jun 2011 \| Published: 08 Jun 2011 TOPICS: Computer Hardware \| Computer Maintenance Management (CMMS) \| Distributed Computing \| Distributed Data Management \| Distribution \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Security Management

Planning for Efficiency During a Linux Migration and Selecting the Right Server OS sponsored by HP Novell EGUIDE: In this e-guide from SearchEnterpriseLinux.com, gain expert tips for ensuring efficiency during a Linux migration. Find out how to transition to a new Linux distribution smoothly by having the appropriate systems management tools in place. Posted: 02 Mar 2011 \| Published: 02 Mar 2011 TOPICS: Application Performance Management \| Distribution \| Linux \| Linux Server Hardware \| Network Operating Systems \| Operating Systems \| ROI \| Server Management \| Systems Management \| TCO

Item-level RFID Tagging and the Intelligent Apparel Supply Chain sponsored by Motorola, Inc. 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 TOPICS: Customer Service \| Distribution \| Inventory Management \| Loss Prevention \| Retail Trade Industry \| RFID \| Supply Chains

How Mobile Printers Drive Efficiency Throughout the Supply Chain sponsored by Zebra Technologies WHITE PAPER: This paper discusses how supplementing enterprise-printing operations with mobile printers eliminates bottlenecks and boosts accuracy, resulting in better overall performance of manufacturing, warehouse management, and supply chain operations. Posted: 26 Feb 2010 \| Published: 26 Feb 2010 TOPICS: Distribution \| ERP \| ERP Software \| Mobile Device Management \| RFID \| RFID Printers \| Supply Chain Execution \| Supply Chain Management \| Warehouse Management \| Wireless Printers

Giving Trade Companies a Fast Start sponsored by SAP AG PRODUCT LITERATURE: Whether you are a wholesale distributor of furniture, machinery, chemicals, or food and beverages, your success depends on how quickly you adapt to demands from customers and suppliers. You must constantly differentiate your services from the competition while improving operating efficiencies and controlling costs. Posted: 30 Oct 2009 \| Published: 10 Mar 2009 TOPICS: Distribution \| Financial Reporting \| Product Life Cycles \| RFID \| Sales Order Management \| SAP (Product) \| SMBs \| Wholesale Trade Industry

How to Optimize Supply Chain Management in SAP Environments sponsored by TAKE Supply Chain EBOOK: 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. Posted: 18 Sep 2009 \| Published: 18 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Distribution \| Distribution Centers \| SAP (Product) \| Supply Chain Automation \| Supply Chain Collaboration \| Supply Chain Event Management \| Supply Chain Execution \| Supply Chain Intelligence \| Supply Chain Management \| Supply Chains

Giving Trade Companies a Fast Start: SAP All-in-One Fast Start Program sponsored by SAP America, Inc. PRODUCT LITERATURE: Whether you are a wholesale distributor of furniture, machinery, chemicals, or food and beverages, your success depends on how quickly you adapt to demands from customers and suppliers. You must constantly differentiate your services from the competition while improving operating efficiencies and controlling costs. Posted: 10 Mar 2009 \| Published: 10 Mar 2009 TOPICS: Distribution \| Financial Reporting \| Product Life Cycles \| RFID \| Sales Order Management \| SAP (Product) \| SMBs \| Wholesale Trade Industry

Practical Uses for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology in Manufacturing and Distribution Applications sponsored by Intermec WHITE PAPER: More than a great technology, RFID is an excellent business tool that helps manage supply chains, increase margins and profits, and decrease costs. Posted: 04 Mar 2009 \| Published: 04 Mar 2009 TOPICS: Data Collection \| Distribution \| ERP \| Inventory Management \| Manufacturing \| Manufacturing Industry \| Manufacturing Software \| Product Life Cycles \| Quality Control \| RFID

The Dirty little Secrets of the Warehouse Management Systems Industry sponsored by HighJump Software WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn five secrets you should know before you purchase a WMS. Guide your evaluation and selection processes in a way that best benefits your business, your customers and your long-term success and competitive advantage. Posted: 26 May 2008 \| Published: 01 Oct 2007 TOPICS: Distribution \| Distribution Centers \| EDI \| Inventory Management \| Inventory Management Software \| Software Upgrades \| Supply Chain Execution \| Supply Chain Software \| Vendor Selection \| Warehouse Management \| Warehouse Management Software

Wholesale Grocer uses CONNX for Data Access, Data Integration and to Enhance Reporting Capabilities sponsored by CONNX Solutions CASE STUDY: Explore how a data access and integration solution saved one of North America's oldest wholesale grocers from replacing its ten year old distribution system and spending up to five million dollars on a brand new enterprise solution. Posted: 08 May 2008 \| Published: 07 May 2008 TOPICS: Access Control \| Data Integration \| Data Management \| Data Management Software \| Data Security \| Databases \| Distribution \| Legacy Applications Software \| Remote Access Security \| Reporting Software \| Retail Industry \| SQL Server

SAP Paybacks and Chargebacks by Vistex sponsored by SAP America, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Learn how you can strengthen your ability to compete and grow profitably in today's consumer products industry by managing trade spending, providing a key service to channel partners and strengthening your ability to compete and grow profitably. Posted: 27 Mar 2008 \| Published: 01 Jul 2008 TOPICS: Contract Management \| Distribution \| ERP \| Manufacturing Industry \| NetWeaver \| Regulatory Compliance \| Revenue Projections \| Sales \| SAP (Product)

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DISTRIBUTION DEFINITION (continued): … In marketing, distribution is the process of moving a product from its manufacturing source to its customers. In computer software, distribution is the phase that follows packaging. The package will be on some distribution medium, such as compact disc, or may be simply located on a server where customers can download it electronically.For open source software such as Linux, companies such as Red Hat and Debian specialize in packaging components from many sources together into a single package or set of packages that can be distributed conveniently to users as a single download. An open source distribution is often called a "distro."
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