e-Procurement - Strengthening the Indirect Supply Chain Through Technology Globalization
White Papers This paper outlines the challenges, improvements, and results for the e-Procurement program that transformed the Intel IDM organization into a world-class supply-chain benchmark. e-Procurement focuses on several innovative solutions with a single...
[January 4, 2006, 0:01]
Product Tracking and Authentication for End-to-End Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Protection and Efficiency
White Papers However, it should be made clear that technology on its own is not an automatic salve; supply chain transformation is necessary for effective adoption of these technologies in the pharmaceutical supply chain.
[January 4, 2006, 0:01]
Supply Chain Automation
White Papers This paper will outline the considerations defining and scoping a Supply Chain Automation (SCA) project. The SCA project is defined by the scale of the supply chain environment and processes to be implemented, the number and types of systems...
[November 16, 2006, 0:00]
IBM Transforms Its Supply Chain to Drive Growth
White Papers In 2002, IBM CEO Sam Palmisano centralized all of IBM's internal supply chain functions, from engineering to customer service, under the new Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) unit. To carry out four supply chain transformation imperatives that bolster...
[April 26, 2005, 3:00]
The Evolution of IT-as-a-Service: Impacts & Opportunities for the IT Value Chain
White Papers With the rise of the new millennium back in 2000 the collapse of the technology industry changed the course of history for all members of the technology value chain - manufacturers (vendors), distributors and service providers.
[March 7, 2009, 0:25]
Advancing the Retail Supply Chain Infrastructure
White Papers With Wal-Mart requiring all of its supplier shipments to incorporate RFID tags by January 1, 2005, all retailers and suppliers need to accelerate implementation plans for upgrading their retail supply chain infrastructure by using Electronic...
[November 15, 2006, 0:00]
RFID and the Mainstream Supply Chain - Seven Steps to RFID Sanity
White Papers Early adopters are already realizing significant supply chain improvements with RFID, and the technology is rapidly evolving and growing, providing solutions to a wide array of logistics problems. This paper outlines the keys to investigating RFID...
[August 2, 2005, 0:00]
Omega Pharma and BizTalk Integrate the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
White Papers Omega Pharma wanted to leverage its position as a leader in pharmaceutical software to create a complete online supply chain solution. Omega Pharma is Belgium's leading supplier of over-the-counter pharmaceuticals.
[December 6, 2008, 0:23]
The Synchronized Distribution Supply Chain: Best Practices in Warehouse Management
White Papers The result: a new level of speed and profitability up and down the supply chain. Your warehouse is the heart of your operation - the hub through which your goods must pass. It's also a principal source of operational inefficiencies.
[March 18, 2009, 20:16]
34-Store Chain Grows 10 Percent Annually With the Help of a New Retail and Financial Solution
White Papers When Peekay's initial three-store network of Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System, installed by New West Technologies, demonstrated its worth in speed, ease, and flexibility, the comprehensive retail application was expanded chain-wide.
[March 5, 2008, 0:02]
Understanding Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and Its Impact on the Supply Chain
White Papers Department of Defense, Radio-Frequency IDentification (RFID) is gaining significant momentum as a technology solution in the supply chain. Despite the considerable promise of RFID, there is still a significant lack of knowledge and clarity around...
[August 13, 2007, 15:14]
Supply Chain Provider Saves $227,000 and 15,600 Labor Hours in Less Than a Year
White Papers Yobel Supply Chain Management, based in Lima, Peru, provides customers in Latin America and the United States with supply chain planning, sourcing, manufacturing, and logistics. With growing competition and increased demand for innovation in...
[February 27, 2009, 0:23]
Assessing Container Security: A Framework for Measuring Performance of the Global Supply Chain
White Papers Since 9/11, several programs have been implemented to improve security of the global supply chain. In reviewing these programs, this paper concludes that supply chain efficiency and security are distinct but interconnected and recommends...
[February 15, 2005, 2:00]
Fairchild Semiconductor Centralizes Supply Chain Management Planning
White Papers Fairchild Semiconductor, a leading global player in the multi-market semiconductor industry, is focusing on streamlining its supply chain planning and production processes. The company needed to take an enterprise-wide view of its strategic...
[March 17, 2007, 0:00]
Lighting Manufacturer Surya Roshni Streamlines Supply Chain With Bright Results
White Papers The challenge was to manage workforce scattered across multiple locations and tighten cost control across the supply chain through daily monitoring and data analysis. New Delhi-based Surya Roshni Ltd is India's second-largest manufacturer of...
[April 30, 2008, 1:02]
Remove the obstacles and build the supply chain for the next century
White Papers The supply chain is being stuffed to the breaking point, and the process is slowing down. But if companies take a long term view, rather than looking for quick fixes, the supply chain can be used to speed time to market and create more value.
[April 11, 2008, 8:32]
An Optimized Supply Chain = Millions in Profits for Denmark's Leading Telco
White Papers Leading Danish telecommunications provider TDC is looking to Supply Chain Management (SCM) to propel the company to even greater heights. TDC using SAS Forecast Server and Strategic Performance Management (SPM), TDC is attained better integration...
[September 19, 2009, 1:22]
Infolink Tightens the Retail Supply Chain Using Microsoft .NET Platform
White Papers Manhattan Associates selected Microsoft .NET - connected software to build infolink, its new retail supply chain collaboration solution, enabling the company to bring its product to market in under four months and retain its leadership position in...
[December 6, 2008, 0:23]
TEKsystems Case Study: A Large Logistics and Supply Chain Management Company
White Papers A large logistics and supply chain management company was upgrading its Lotus cc:Mail messaging system to Lotus Notes to coincide with an upgrade of its desktop systems across 40 offices nationwide. The company identified the need for both...
[April 21, 2006, 0:00]
Professional Services Security Success Story: Latin American Supermarket Chain
White Papers As part of the Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance and review process, a large Latin American Supermarket Chain was required to confirm its level of security from external attacks. Lucent performed an in-depth assessment to evaluate the...
[November 29, 2006, 0:00]



