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ALSO CALLED: Supply-Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization, Supply Chain Planning, SCM, Managing Supply Chain, Supply Chain Logistics
DEFINITION: Supply chain management (SCM) is the oversight of materials, information, and finances as they move in a process from supplier to manufacturer to wholesaler to retailer to consumer. Supply chain management involves coordinating and integrating these flows both within and among companies. It is said that the ultimate goal of any effective supply chain management system is to reduce inventory (with  … 
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Predictive inventory management: Keeping your supply chain in balance
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Innovations such as just-in-time manufacturing bar codes and RFID tags have revolutionized supply chain management. Unfortunately these innovations have brought with it staggering amounts of data to deal with. This white paper outlines some of the major factors affecting inventory and supply chain management.
Posted: 07 Feb 2013 | Published: 31 Oct 2012

IBM

Sap business suite now available on Sap Hana
sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com
ANALYST REPORT: This analyst report from Nucleus Research assess the impact of SAPs decision to power SAP Business Suite by its SAP HANA in memory database technology.
Posted: 01 Feb 2013 | Published: 01 Feb 2013

ComputerWeekly.com

ADVANCED WAREHOUSING WITH SAP® EWM
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Large warehouses can have an overwhelming amount of responsibility when it comes to ensuring that orders are delivered on time and accurately. Fortunately, a solid supply chain management system can virtually eliminate all problems for warehouse management. View this resource to learn how SAP can improve your business.
Posted: 29 Jan 2013 | Published: 29 Jan 2013

SAP America, Inc.

Hong Kong and China Technology (Wuhan) Co., Ltd. (Towngas Technology) Increases Gas-Related Transactions 400%, Triples Concurrent Users with Embedded Database
sponsored by ORACLE APAC
CASE STUDY: In this case study, find out why the utility company Towngas Technology chose to implement Oracle software to provide the sophisticated supply chain information tracking and analytics it needs for billing and demand planning purposes.
Posted: 21 Jan 2013 | Published: 21 Jan 2013

ORACLE APAC

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

ComputerWeekly.com

Integrating and monitoring business-to-business (B2B) value chains
sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com
ANALYST REPORT: Analysts Clive Longbottom and Rob Bamforth offer advice on putting in place an effective, integrated, overall B2B solution.
Posted: 14 Jan 2013 | Published: 04 Sep 2012

ComputerWeekly.com

Presentation Transcript- Leveraging Enterprise Modeling to Optimize SAP Implementation
sponsored by OpenText
PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: Learn how Salt River Project focused on understanding the business architecture of their company to enable process visibility and understanding. And examine their multi-phase approach to building a foundation on SAP around finance, human resources, and supply chain management.
Posted: 09 Jan 2013 | Published: 09 Jan 2013

OpenText

Drive Your Supply Chain in Real Time with SAP HANA
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
EBOOK: A recent Oxford Economics study found an vast number of companies are leveraging in-memory computing to improve supply chain visibility and enable real-time operations. View this comprehensive e-book to learn the many drivers behind in-memory computing and get an introduction to SAP HANA, SAP's game-changing real-time analytics appliance.
Posted: 07 Dec 2012 | Published: 07 Dec 2012

SAP America, Inc.

Effective B2B Integration
sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com
ANALYST REPORT: Date Vile identifies 6 key factors to help businesses integrate their supply and demand chains more effectively.
Posted: 29 Nov 2012 | Published: 21 Sep 2012

ComputerWeekly.com

Business Transformation Study: Nippon Paint
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
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

SAP America, Inc.

Case Study: Vision of the Future of Manufacturing and Production
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Frost & Sullivan Analysts discuss Vision of the Future of Manufacturing and Production with best practice case study on how SAP delivers Integrated Enterprise Management.
Posted: 21 Aug 2012 | Published: 31 Dec 2011

SAP America, Inc.

SAP Procurement Savings eBook
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
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

SAP America, Inc.

Supply Chain eBook
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
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

SAP America, Inc.

Panalpina Customer Testimonial Video on SAP TM
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
VIDEO: Hear from Guenther Denk, CIO at PANALPINA, a leading international logistics company, how they reduced cost, improved productivity and quality with SAP Transportation Management.
Posted: 21 Aug 2012 | Premiered: 21 Aug 2012

SAP America, Inc.

Get Fast Results with Preconfigured SRM Software and Services
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
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

SAP America, Inc.

Strategically leveraging Sales and Operations Planning in manufacturing
sponsored by IQMS
EGUIDE: Read this SearchManufacturingERP.com e-guide to find industry expert recommendations for how to choose the right sales and operations planning (S&OP) tools for your organization (ERP add-ons vs. specialized "best of breed" tools) and leverage new S&OP capabilities such as what-if analysis and financial performance data integration.
Posted: 16 Jan 2013 | Published: 08 Jan 2013

IQMS

Practical tips for deploying sustainable supply chains
sponsored by IQMS
EGUIDE: In this e-guide, explore expert tips for developing an effective sustainability model for your supply chain, factors and obstacles you'll need to consider, and two case studies detailing the real-world challenges and successes of manufacturers identified as "leaders in sustainability" by the analyst firm IDC Manufacturing Insights.
Posted: 16 Jan 2013 | Published: 08 Jan 2013

IQMS

Mobile computing strategies in manufacturing
sponsored by IQMS
EGUIDE: Understanding the challenges you'll face and finding the right role within your operations for mobile devices or applications will be crucial to the success of a manufacturing mobility initiative.Read this expert e-guide to understand the current state of the market for mobility in manufacturingand how it stands to shape up in the coming months.
Posted: 16 Jan 2013 | Published: 08 Jan 2013

IQMS

Unifying supplier, customer data for manufacturing
sponsored by Stibo
EGUIDE: Read this e-guide to learn how to fine tune data management systems to collect relevant data, consolidate it, and integrate it for analytics systems.
Posted: 04 Jan 2013 | Published: 04 Jan 2013

Stibo

Solution Spotlight: Supply Chain Management and Electronic Data Interchange
sponsored by IBM and ComResource
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

IBM and ComResource

Choosing Supply Chain Management Software
sponsored by Plex Systems
EGUIDE: Read this expert e-guide to learn tips that will help you evaluate your supply chain management (SCM) needs and options in order to make a smart investment for your company. Discover: the benefits and drawbacks of full-fledged on-premise suites vs. specialized SaaS options; why many manufacturers are leveraging a hybrid SCM deployment; and more.
Posted: 04 Dec 2012 | Published: 27 Nov 2012

Plex Systems

New Industries Finding Useful Roles for Dynamic Case Management
sponsored by Eccentex
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

Eccentex

Improving supply chain management with analytics
sponsored by Epicor Software Corporation
EGUIDE: This e-guide examines the business case for manufacturing BI, and shows how manufacturers can take both demand and supply side signals into account when predicting future needs.
Posted: 08 Nov 2012 | Published: 08 Nov 2012

Epicor Software Corporation

Best practices for adopting a sustainable, collaborative and dynamic supply chain strategy
sponsored by Epicor Software Corporation
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

Epicor Software Corporation

Smarter Commerce for Consumer Products
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: The connected customer is changing the way you must conduct business. In order to comply with your customers' demands, you must change the way your products are sourced, manufactured and distributed. Smarter commerce enables this, allowing you to transform how quickly you can manage and adapt your source, market, sell and service processes.
Posted: 18 Jul 2012 | Published: 16 Nov 2011

IBM
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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT DEFINITION (continued): …  the assumption that products are available when needed). As a solution for successful supply chain management, sophisticated software systems with Web interfaces are competing with Web-based application service providers (ASP) who promise to provide part or all of the SCM service for companies who rent their service.Supply chain management flows can be divided into three main flows:The product flowThe information flowThe finances flowThe product flow includes the movement of goods from a supplier to a customer, as well as any customer returns or service needs. The information flow involves transmitting … 
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