Supply Chain Collaboration

WHITE PAPER: In today's dynamic marketplace, the most successful supply chain management programs need to be integrated and demand-driven.  Check out this resource to learn about an SAP innovation that can improve your supply chain efficiency, provide full visibility of demand, reduce latencies, and ultimately give your business a competitive advantage.

Posted: 22 Mar 2013 | Published: 22 Mar 2013

WHITE PAPER: Sales and operations planning (S&OP) is rapidly attracting interest from manufacturers around the globe.  Read this informative report from IDC that answers pressing questions about S&OP in today's business environment and how an integrated planning platform can benefit your business.

Posted: 22 Mar 2013 | Published: 29 Feb 2012

WHITE PAPER: In today's business environment, supply chain management cannot afford inefficiencies caused by planners using outdated inventory management models. Read this white paper to discover an SAP application that enables planners to manage today's complex supply chains by facilitating analysis of many variables, constraints, and scenarios.

Posted: 22 Mar 2013 | Published: 31 Aug 2012

EGUIDE: This e-guide from SearchHealthIT.com demonstrates how hospitals can integrate supply chain management into their overall strategic IT plan. Read now to learn how to form a collaborative relationship between IT and supply chain executives.

Posted: 19 Feb 2013 | Published: 19 Feb 2013

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

WHITE PAPER: The SAP Supplier Relationship Management application provided NIPPON PAINT with support for strategic and operational procurement and supplier collaboration. The software helped the company streamline procurement, reduce trading cycle time, and cut process costs, while enabling it to efficiently manage the rapidly growing company's many suppliers.

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 | Published: 21 Aug 2012

WHITE PAPER: Many of today's companies have third-party costs that equal up to 70% of revenue. To remain competitive, it is essential to use procurement applications to identify and accelerate savings and contribute to the bottom line. Access this eBook to learn how to close the loop between spend analysis, sourcing, and contract management.

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 | Published: 21 Aug 2012

RESOURCE CENTER: This is your comprehensive, one-stop point for SAP Supply Chain Planning and Collaboration (SAP SCM) collateral: Business Transformation Studies, Customer Success Stories, Customer Testimonial Videos, Solution in Details, Articles.

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 | Published: 21 Aug 2012

WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn how you can centralize your procurement processes, automate and accelerate your sourcing cycles, and improve operational efficiency – all in less than 10 weeks.

Posted: 20 Aug 2012 | Published: 10 Oct 2010

EGUIDE: You know the business benefits of effective supply chain management (SCM) and electronic data interchange on their own, but what about the advantages of incorporating the two? This expert guide delves into the business value of SCM EDI including what to look for when evaluating a vendor or service provider.

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 | Published: 18 Feb 2013

EGUIDE: Read this expert e-guide to learn how today's manufacturers can maximize their use of electronic data interchange (EDI) to improve supply chain management (SCM) efficiency.

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 | Published: 10 Dec 2012

ESSENTIAL GUIDE: In this expert handbook, ebizQ contributor Alan R. Earls reveals current dynamic case management (DCM) trends and explores how the approach is expanding to new fields. Plus, Stephanie Mann, ebizQ's assistant site editor, shares feedback from industry observers about picking the right DCM platform. Read on to learn more.

Posted: 29 Nov 2012 | Published: 29 Nov 2012

EGUIDE: This e-guide reveals key trends and technologies driving the adoption of sustainable, collaborative and dynamic supply chain management strategies and explains why manufacturers are embracing third-party logistics providers (3PLs).

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 | Published: 08 Nov 2012

EBOOK: This paper explores how the latest inventory optimization techniques can help increase supply chain visibility and reduce inventory costs. Read this resource now to learn how to capitalize on a multi-stage, multi-inventory optimization model to help increase efficiency and gain much-needed competitive advantage.

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 | Published: 27 Jun 2012

WHITE PAPER: Explore new thinking on how to manage the increasing complexity of today's supply chains – and how leading companies are evolving their approach to encompass multitier business networks enabled by electronic data exchange. They are jettisoning traditional EDI for simpler, more affordable automation techniques.

Posted: 27 Apr 2012 | Published: 31 Aug 2010

EBOOK: This e-book, packed with four expert articles, highlights SAP's solution to sales order management, offering insight into its CRM, ERP and supply chain management components. Read these insightful articles now to learn about this option's strengths and weaknesses, how to properly define the sales process and so much more.

Posted: 27 Apr 2012 | Published: 25 Apr 2012

WHITE PAPER: Many procurement organizations struggle to meet savings goals with an overworked staff using time-consuming, manual processes or outdated systems. Read this paper to learn how to better collaborate with key stakeholders, qualify suppliers, ensure a competitive bidding process, and negotiate contract terms with suppliers.

Posted: 22 Apr 2012 | Published: 31 May 2011

EBOOK: As supply chains extend across the globe and their complexity increases, manufacturers are learning that the right software can be a key component of successful supply chain planning and execution. Read this expert e-book to find tips and best practices for supply chain management (SCM).

Posted: 30 Mar 2012 | Published: 29 Mar 2012

EGUIDE: According to a recent Aberdeen Group study, companies are prioritizing supply chain visibility, inventory optimization, supply chain analytics, and supply chain outsourcing as ways to cut supply chain management (SCM) costs this year. Read this e-guide to explore the latest expert tips and guidance on SCM cost-cutting strategies.

Posted: 13 Mar 2012 | Published: 12 Mar 2012

WHITE PAPER: Cloud platforms represent a radical shift in how companies exchange information with one another across global supply chain networks. Read this white paper to learn how the cloud is enabling manufacturers and suppliers to become agile and more efficient than ever.

Posted: 27 Feb 2012 | Published: 24 Feb 2012

EGUIDE: Read this guide to learn best practices to become strategic partners with your suppliers and understand how a sourcing strategy can make or break a company.

Posted: 08 Feb 2012 | Published: 08 Feb 2012

WHITE PAPER: 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.

Posted: 31 Jan 2012 | Published: 30 Sep 2009

EGUIDE: 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.

Posted: 31 Jan 2012 | Published: 31 Jan 2012

EBOOK: This e-book provides tips on how to increase the value of your ERP – and your supply chain – with tools for more effective collaboration.

Posted: 29 Dec 2011 | Published: 29 Dec 2011

WHITE PAPER: This report looks at how a collaborative sourcing approach can help sourcing teams deliver greater value to the enterprise.

Posted: 27 Dec 2011 | Published: 22 Dec 2011