Supply Chain Optimization

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: Read this white paper to learn about a new principle for manufacturers – corporate social responsibility (CSR). Learn how you can look to IT and software strategies to, not only exemplify good citizenship, but to achieve tangible financial benefits throughout your business and supply chain.

Posted: 21 Jun 2012 | Published: 21 Jun 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: Read this paper to discover the top four tactics employed by best-in-class companies of varied sizes and industries to elevate procurement proficiencies in today's recalcitrant economy, along with the metrics they use to measure their success.

Posted: 21 Apr 2012 | Published: 30 Sep 2011

WEBCAST: This on-demand webcast outlines new features and functionality in Oracle's E-Business Suite R-12.1, including support, and explains how to build the business case for upgrading. Find out how to ensure a ROI when you upgrade to R-12.1 using the strategic approach this webcast provides.

Posted: 30 Sep 2011 | Premiered: Sep 29, 2011

EGUIDE: Early this year, Ventana Research Inc. released a study that found supply chain analytics appears to be a poorly understood technology in dire need of some best practices. In this tip guide, readers will learn expert advice for putting supply chain analytics to use in manufacturing business intelligence (BI).

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 | Published: 10 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses key capabilities needed in a value-added network (VAN) and what to look for in selecting your next VAN provider.

Posted: 23 May 2012 | Published: 23 May 2012

VIDEO: View this brief video to learn how SAP has helped Tommy Hilfiger to mobilize its business processes, including making its entire look book available on the iPad and improving its relations with suppliers in over 40 countries.

Posted: 27 Mar 2012 | Premiered: 27 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

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