The Six Hidden Costs of Reverse Logistics
sponsored by TAKE Supply Chain
WHITE PAPER:
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.
Posted: 16 Nov 2009 | Published: 16 Nov 2009
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Returns Management Process: Software Maturity Model
sponsored by TAKE Supply Chain
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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.
Posted: 16 Nov 2009 | Published: 16 Nov 2009
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Reducing Costs from Supplier Part Nonconformance Through Collaboration
sponsored by TAKE Supply Chain
WEBCAST:
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.
Posted: 16 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 16 Nov 2009
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Seven Proven Strategies to Succeed in Reverse Logistics
sponsored by TAKE Supply Chain
WEBCAST:
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 brands integrity, and more!
Posted: 16 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 16 Nov 2009
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Fixed Assets Past, Present and Future: Realizing Maximum Value from Enterprise Investments
sponsored by TAKE Supply Chain
WEBCAST:
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 companys investment in equipment and facilities.
Posted: 16 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 16 Nov 2009
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Riding the Growth Wave: Leveraging Economies of Scale
sponsored by SAP AG
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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.
Posted: 30 Oct 2009 | Published: 30 Oct 2009
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Lean Scheduling and Execution
sponsored by SAP AG
ANALYST REPORT:
This benchmark study showcases the operational performance benefits manufacturers are currently enjoying due to the adoption of Lean scheduling and execution principles.
Posted: 26 Oct 2009 | Published: 26 Oct 2009
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There Is No Execution without Integration: MES Adoption Drives Performance
sponsored by SAP AG
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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.
Posted: 26 Oct 2009 | Published: 26 Oct 2009
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Focusing on High-Tech Manufacturers
sponsored by Infor CRM
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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.
Posted: 23 Oct 2009 | Published: 23 Oct 2009
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Next Generation Customer Focus: Strategies and Business Activities Necessary for World-Class Performance and Success
sponsored by Infor CRM
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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.
Posted: 23 Oct 2009 | Published: 23 Oct 2009
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Business Network Transformation: Product and Service Leadership
sponsored by SAP America Inc
WHITE PAPER:
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.
Posted: 21 Oct 2009 | Published: 21 Oct 2009
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Continuous Innovation for Product and Service Leadership: An Approach Driven by Business Value
sponsored by SAP America Inc
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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 "continuous product and service innovation."
Posted: 21 Oct 2009 | Published: 21 Oct 2009
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Case Study: Welchs® Improves its Warehouse and Inventory Management Operations
sponsored by TAKE Supply Chain
CASE STUDY:
Welch's selected the TAKE Supply Chain Gemini™ 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.
Posted: 15 Oct 2009 | Published: 15 Oct 2009
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Improve Synchronization with Streamlined Order Management and Communication: Petmate® Case Study
sponsored by TAKE Supply Chain
CASE STUDY:
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.
Posted: 15 Oct 2009 | Published: 15 Oct 2009
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Blue Bell Creameries® Improves its Inventory Management and Standardizes Procedures with an Automated Data Collection System
sponsored by TAKE Supply Chain
CASE STUDY:
To improve inventory management and standardize procedures, Blue Bell turned to TAKE Supply Chain's Gemini Series™ for OPM mobile software solution. Read this case study to learn more about the benefits Blue Bell experienced from switching to TAKE Supply Chains Gemini Series, and learn how your company can do the same.
Posted: 14 Oct 2009 | Published: 14 Oct 2009
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Streamlining the Collection of Shipping, Manufacturing and Warehouse Data with Gemini for SAP®
sponsored by TAKE Supply Chain
WHITE PAPER:
Read this paper to learn how Gemini for SAP®, 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.
Posted: 14 Oct 2009 | Published: 14 Oct 2009
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How SYSPRO Leverages a Lean Manufacturing Model to Enhance Profitability
sponsored by SYSPRO
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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.
Posted: 09 Oct 2009 | Published: 09 Oct 2009
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IBM Cognos Online Conference for Retailers and Manufactures
sponsored by IBM
VIRTUAL SEMINAR:
This 2-hour complimentary virtual seminar on performance management (PM) takes place on October 21 and continues on November 4th 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.
Posted: 24 Sep 2009 | Published: 24 Sep 2009
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Robotics Manufacturer Automates Collaboration with Digital Note-Taking Program
sponsored by Microsoft
CASE STUDY:
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.
Posted: 08 Sep 2009 | Published: 08 Sep 2009
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Be Prepared! Leverage SAP PLM to Navigate Through Uncertain Times - Podcast
sponsored by SAP America Inc
PODCAST:
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.
Posted: 24 Jul 2009 | Premiered: 24 Jul 2009
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Plastics Manufacturer Sets Higher Standards of Performance with Rapid ERP Implementation from IQMS
sponsored by IQMS
CASE STUDY:
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.
Posted: 23 Jul 2009 | Published: 23 Jul 2009
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Be Prepared! Leverage SAP PLM to Navigate Through Uncertain Times
sponsored by SAP America Inc
WEBCAST:
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.
Posted: 08 Jul 2009 | Premiered: 08 Jul 2009
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6 Steps to Improving Manufacturing Performance:
sponsored by Apriso Corporation
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This executive brief presents the six "Rules of the Road" that can help you cut costs, increase cash flow and become more responsive to changing market conditions in the manufacturing industry.
Posted: 25 Jun 2009 | Published: 25 Jun 2009
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Growth And Complexity: The Challenges Ahead For Midsize Manufacturers
sponsored by SAP America Inc
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This is the first in a series of six reports addressing the opportunities and challenges faced by midsize manufacturers.
Posted: 08 Jun 2009 | Published: 08 Jun 2009
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Compliant Manufacturing Operations In Life Sciences Companies
sponsored by SAP America Inc
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With compliant manufacturing operations, you can deliver quality products to customers consistently and meet good manufacturing practices regulations at the lowest cost possible - all key to leading the competition. How can you achieve such objectives? With software and services from SAP and our partners.
Posted: 04 Jun 2009 | Published: 04 Jun 2009
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