Furniture Industry White Papers

WHITE PAPER: Business survival in the age of the smart consumer means empowering your customers to shop how and when they want. In this white paper, find the results of a recent survey of more than 30,000 consumers and uncover the key trends shaping the world of retail.

Posted: 07 May 2013 | Published: 28 Feb 2011

WHITE PAPER: To succeed in today’s competitive marketplace, consumer goods manufacturers need to pay attention to several areas including operational excellence, compliance, and supply chain synchronization. Learn how today’s powerful and cost-effective solutions, such as Apriso’s MOM offering, can provide companies with benefits in each of these areas.

Posted: 13 Dec 2010 | Published: 13 Dec 2010

WHITE PAPER: This paper examines the major considerations manufacturers looking to add, upgrade of replace Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software should be aware of. By being cognizant of these aspects you'll ensure that you'll be able to select a solution that best fits your needs, both now and in the future.

Posted: 24 Dec 2008 | Published: 24 Dec 2008

WHITE PAPER: IBM explores how the impact of innovative business models for "how to sell" are now as important as the innovative products themselves - CE manufacturers need to skillfully manage their mix of sales channels for future success.

Posted: 29 Nov 2007 | Published: 01 Nov 2007

WHITE PAPER: In regards to Enterprise Resource Planning, customer-supplier relationships are more important for small-to-medium manufacturers than large ones, because small-to-medium manufacturers tend to have few IT resources, and rely more on the software supplier.

Posted: 02 Oct 2008 | Published: 30 May 2006

WHITE PAPER: SAS technology has been proven to be the most versatile storage solution in data transfer and high performance. Read this white paper to learn about a solution that renders the necessary performance needed for your client's expanding market requirements.

Posted: 22 Aug 2007 | Published: 01 Aug 2007

WHITE PAPER: This study of over 150 Fortune 1000 firms from every major industry or vertical explores issues associated with the lifeblood of today’s enterprises: data. The findings demonstrate the often dramatic impacts that even marginal investments in information technology can have when that technology addresses data quality, usability, and intelligence.

Posted: 02 Nov 2010 | Published: 02 Nov 2010

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

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we talk to the head of IT at furniture retailer DFS about building trust in data. The vulnerabilities in MOVEit software continue to attract new victims – we assess the impact of the breaches. And we find out how online investigators are trawling social media to gather evidence of war crimes. Read the issue now.

Posted: 25 Jul 2023 | Published: 25 Jul 2023

EGUIDE: In this e-guide we take a look at how digital transformation is shaking up the Nordic region and placing CIOs at the forefront of the social and economic changes that come with it. Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Finland are all heading in the same direction at a pace. This e-guide features an article about each.

Posted: 09 Jan 2019 | Published: 09 Jan 2019

EGUIDE: In this e-guide we take a look at how digital transformation is shaking up the Nordic region and placing CIOs at the forefront of the social and economic changes that come with it. Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Finland are all heading in the same direction at a pace. This e-guide features an article about each.

Posted: 02 Jan 2020 | Published: 02 Jan 2020

EZINE: In this issue we interview the CIO for the forthcoming Rio Olympics. The technology his team has put in place will support delegations from over 200 countries, including 10,500 athletes. We also look at data centre and open source security, as well as take a first look at what the new UK Prime Minister's approach might be to the digital economy.

Posted: 25 Jul 2016 | Published: 26 Jul 2016

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we visit Bristol, ranked as the UK's top smart city, to find out what it's learned and future plans. Our latest buyer's guide examines software-defined wide area networks (SD-WAN). And we trace the evolution of open source as more organisations contribute code to the community. Read the issue now.

Posted: 01 Dec 2017 | Published: 01 Dec 2017

PRODUCT OVERVIEW: As retail continues to rapidly evolve, many organizations are looking for ways that they can keep up with customer expectations for self-service. However, many systems can have challenges regarding modularity, struggle with downtime, and tend to be unreliable. So, how can this be fixed? Browse this guide to learn more.

Posted: 24 Aug 2023 | Published: 25 Aug 2023

ANALYST BRIEF: Publishing Test

Posted: 08 Nov 2018 | Published: 08 Nov 2018

EBOOK: This expert e-book will help manufacturers analyze the costs and benefits of two-tier enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Inside, learn why two-tier ERP is on the rise, find best practices for sticking with a legacy ERP system, and more.

Posted: 17 Apr 2013 | Published: 31 Dec 2012

EZINE: In this week's special issue of Computer Weekly, we reveal the UKtech50 - our list of the 50 most influential people in UK IT. This year's winner is Mike Lynch, CEO of Autonomy, who talks in an exclusive interview about his hopes for the UK technology industry, and life at HP since the company's 7bn GBP acquisition. Download the new issue now.

Posted: 12 Dec 2011 | Published: 09 Dec 2011

EZINE: An issue looking at how the channel can overcome the skills problems and a chance to hear from a range of leading vendors on how the security market is faring

Posted: 06 Aug 2015 | Published: 07 Aug 2015

EBOOK: As much as remote work and increased cloud footprints have improved business agility, they have also posed network security issues for modern organizations. To remedy those issues, many businesses have adopted SASE. Check out this e-book to explore SASE success stories in six industries.

Posted: 21 Nov 2023 | Published: 21 Nov 2023

EZINE: It's that time of year again when the Computer Weekly/TechTarget IT Priorities 2019 survey results are out, so in this issue we take a look at some of the findings.

Posted: 05 Apr 2019 | Published: 11 Apr 2019

EGUIDE: Medical imaging has advanced alongside data science and artificial intelligence to provide clinicians with the tools to provide the best possible outcomes for their patients. Access this e-guide to uncover how these trends are revolutionizing medical imaging to help with the transition to value-based and personalized care.

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 | Published: 15 Jun 2017

EZINE: Firms of all sizes are struggling to cope with the mounting volume of storage they generate and it's getting larger with video and voice adding to the streams of traditional data. For resellers this customer challenge poses an opportunity to pitch a range of products and service that can store, manage and provide analysis of that vital information.

Posted: 16 Nov 2011 | Published: 16 Nov 2011

EBOOK: With modern data protection, organizations can confidently protect their data across all platforms. Read this e-book to understand how vendors across different industries were able to protect their critical IT systems and secure cloud-based business workflows to deliver peace of mind for their organization by leveraging solutions from Veeam.

Posted: 23 Jul 2022 | Published: 23 Jul 2022

EGUIDE: Customers' shopping habits were changing long before the coronavirus pandemic accelerated the e-commerce boom. In this 18-page buyer's guide, Computer Weekly looks at the tech innovations retailers are using to adapt and better serve customers.

Posted: 04 Jan 2021 | Published: 04 Jan 2021

EBOOK: Two-tier ERP is serious business for organizations struggling at the administrative, corporate level of manufacturing.

Posted: 27 Aug 2014 | Published: 27 Aug 2014

EBOOK: Computer Weekly has explored ways to deliver a dynamic, secure, and even compliant omni-channel experience. Discover how tokenization is shaking things up in transaction data, and what you can do to access and protect customer information in the face of Payment Card Industry Security Standards.

Posted: 25 Jun 2015 | Published: 25 Jun 2015

EGUIDE: The retail industry is evolving alongside the emergence of new technologies. In this 15-page buyer's guide, Computer Weekly looks at how retailers are using AI, the importance of good digital customer experience and how mobiles have transformed the purchasing process.

Posted: 17 Oct 2018 | Published: 17 Oct 2018

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, on the 50th anniversary of the Moon landings we look at the influence Apollo 11 had on modern hardware and software. Our latest buyer's guide examines data protection. And we find out how retailers with physical stores are using technology to respond to the rise of online shopping. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 23 Jul 2019

EGUIDE: Customers' shopping habits were changing long before the coronavirus pandemic accelerated the e-commerce boom. In this 18-page buyer's guide, Computer Weekly looks at the tech innovations retailers are using to adapt and better serve customers.

Posted: 01 Jul 2021 | Published: 01 Jul 2021

EBOOK: To keep up with the digital transformation and meet expectations, many organizations have shifted to incorporate hybrid and remote work options for their employees. But what are the best ways to do so? Browse this guide to learn more.

Posted: 04 Oct 2023 | Published: 05 Oct 2023

ESG WHITE PAPER: This Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) research report shines a light on the state of digital transformation in 2023 – including why digital transformation is an urgent priority today, how your peers are approaching their initiatives, how to tackle common challenges, and more.

Posted: 29 Jun 2023 | Published: 29 Jun 2023

WHITE PAPER: With 33% of today’s organizations reporting that they’ve lost business to their competitors because of insufficient climate practices, it has become critical for businesses to strategize new approaches for sustainability. But exactly what changes should enterprises be focusing on? Browse this guide to discover more.

Posted: 08 Nov 2023 | Published: 08 Nov 2023