Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the operations of the supply chain with the purpose to satisfy customer requirements as efficiently as possible. Supply chain management spans all movement and storage of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods from point-of-origin to point-of-consumption. The term supply chain management was coined by strategy consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton in 1982.
Supply Chain Management
Harnessing Collective Intelligence to Improve Strategic Planning
published by Crowdcast on Mar 09, 2010
Leverage the tacit knowledge in your organization to improve decision making, increase control, and proactively reduce risk.
Four Reasons Your Management Team Needs to Consider Putting Your WMS on a Cloud
published by HighJump Software on Dec 30, 2009
Read on to learn four solid reasons why putting your warehouse management on a cloud may make the most sense for your business - reasons your executives will listen to.
Anticipate your supply chain. Learn how to avoid missteps and keep things running
published by IBM on Oct 28, 2009
In the IBM white paper, "The Smarter Supply Chain of the Future: Global Chief Officer Supply Chain Study," you'll see how sensor technologies, new analytic capabilities and simulation techniques can predict, if not prevent, disruptions before they occur.
Good for you and society. See how social responsibility helps your bottom line
published by IBM on Oct 23, 2009
In the IBM white paper, "Attaining sustainable growth through corporate social responsibility," you'll see how corporations can differentiate their brands and reputations by helping to maintain society's wellbeing. Plus, you'll learn how corporate social responsibility can generate significant returns.
See how supply chains are changing and how you can keep up.
published by IBM on Oct 23, 2009
In the IBM white paper, "Supply Chain Management 2010 and Beyond WP," you'll see how the role of the supply chain manager is shifting from tactical to strategic. And learn why successful supply chains must be strategic, dynamic and customer-driven.
Daimler Chrysler Migrates Mission-Critical Application Achieving Over 50% Cost Savings
published by Micro Focus on Oct 19, 2009
DaimlerChrysler South Africa, a subsidiary to the global leader in the automotive industry, needed to reduce annual operating costs of its mainframe-based systems while maintaining service levels. The backbone of DaimlerChrysler's network of dealerships is the parts supply chain management system, making sure that the right parts are available for service technicians at the right place and at the right time so that customers' service needs are taken care of as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Get a competitive edge. Take a look at how consumers browse, compare and purchase
published by IBM on Oct 15, 2009
Read the white paper, "Understanding Consumer Patterns and Preferences in Multi-channel Retailing," to see how consumers are filling their baskets, why shoppers change channels and other key findings.
Aberdeen Group: Advanced Sourcing & Negotiation Benchmark Report.
published by SAP Inc. on Aug 21, 2009
In retrospect, the initial e-sourcing waves that began a decade ago resembled a corporate “crash diet,” leaving an immediate and noticeable impact on the enterprise, but also a daunting challenge to develop a new and different program that could sustain these benefits and keep the “weight” off. As the use of basic sourcing strategies has reached saturation levels with certain categories, enterprises must utilize advanced sourcing strategies across a wider range of categories to deliver the same results.
Enabling the Lean Enterprise.
published by SAP Inc. on Aug 21, 2009
Learn how core corporate processes can help your company meet financial objectives and mitigate risk in troubled economic times.
2009 Top 10 Manufacturing Software Vendor Report - Independent Research
published by Business-Software on Mar 30, 2009
If your company is looking to purchase a Manufacturing/ERP software solution, the 2009 Top 10 Manufacturing Software Vendor Report from Business-Software.com can help you find the software that is right for your company. Must Read!
2009 Top 10 Supply Chain Software Vendor Report - Independent Research
published by Business-Software on Mar 30, 2009
If your company is looking to purchase a Supply Chain Management (SCM) software solution, the 2009 Top 10 Supply Chain Management Software Vendor Report from Business-Software.com can help you find the software that is right for your company. Must Read!
Demo Information on Demand and the Information Agenda The Complete Story
published by IBM on Feb 02, 2009
Learn about how an Information Agenda can help your organization create information agility, invest in the right Information On Demand projects and create a long term Information On Demand enabled infrastructure to achieve business goals and create competitive advantages.
Implementing Kanban Alternatives In Lean Manufacturing
published by Made2Manage on Sep 10, 2008
For many years small to midsize manufacturers and ERP software providers struggled with the notion that full system implementations included more complexity, not to mention cost, than could be incurred by organizations with limited resources. Fortunately, drastic improvements in price performance, enhancements to underlying technologies and introduction of new forms of delivery have made ERP solutions viable and affordable to manufacturing companies of all sizes.
How Lack of Identity Federation Leads to End-User Confusion and Increased Help Desk Calls
published by CA on May 29, 2008
Today’s enterprises rarely operate alone. Partnerships, outsourcing, external contractors and suppliers, and other cooperative agreements are all vital to today’s enterprises. These agreements generally require collaboration and interoperation, both organizationally and between their IT resources. They require the ability for users in one organization to easily work with resources provided by another.
Achieving Compliant Manufacturing Excellence through Real-time Performance Management
published by SAP on Apr 30, 2008
Consider how life sciences manufacturers can deal effectively with dynamic market needs, increased compliance requirements, more distributed manufacturing operations, and rapid product innovation.
White Paper: Are You Pushing Too Much Paper?
published by Supply Chain Connect on Apr 24, 2008
Whether you are an electrical supplies wholesaler or a manufacturer of oilfield equipment, the challenge is the same: Are you maximizing your margins by keeping your administrative processes as streamlined as possible? Or, are you wasting time and money by supporting paper-intensive processes to handle quotes, orders, ship notices, receipt documents and invoices?
Effective VMI: Enabling your Suppliers
published by Supply Chain Connect on Jan 24, 2008
Today, as more and more organizations strive to improve productivity and profitability by dedicating the bulk of their resources to their core competencies, many of them are looking for efficient and cost-effective ways to outsource ancillary and support activities. Nowhere is this trend more prominent than among supply chain-centric organizations such as retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and manufacturers.
Corning Cable Systems: Collaborating with Supply Chain Partners
published by Supply Chain Connect on Jan 24, 2008
Corning Cable Systems offers the broadest range of end-to-end fibre optic and copper product solutions for telecommunications networks. Corning wanted to improve their supply chain to reduce inventory levels (thereby adding to bottom line savings) and reduce overall administrative costs- all without expensive or time-consuming investments.
Chase & Sons Gain an Asset
published by Supply Chain Connect on Jan 24, 2008
Chase & Sons has been delivering innovative engineered products and processes to the wire and cable industry for over 50 years. They supply General Cable with specialty tapes. In the past, Chase & Sons would allocate resources for 'emergency handling' of orders which took time away from planning and other more strategic functions.
How General Cable Reduces Over 50% of Time and Costs Associated with Purchasing
published by Supply Chain Connect on Jan 24, 2008
General Cable operates 28 manufacturing locations in 8 countries and is a leader in the development, design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of copper, aluminum and fiber optic wire and cable products. Their products are widely used in communications, energy, industrial and speciality markets. General Cable has nearly 300 suppliers of raw material for their US operations.
How Can Identity and Access Management Help Me To Improve Compliance and Drive Business Performance?
published by CA on Dec 31, 2007
CA Identity and Access Management automates the management of user identities and ensures that only properly authorized users can access critical IT resources from the Web to the mainframe. It empowers your organization to reduce IT costs, mitigate overall security risk, enable new business opportunities and deliver continuous regulatory compliance.
Demand Planning: Optimizing Operations Across the Supply Chain
published by Microsoft Dynamics on Sep 27, 2007
Demand planning software packages can help manufacturers to: establish baseline sales forecasts, incorporating multiple inputs; perform sophisticated analysis that improves their use of human and capital resources; optimize pricing capabilities; and better understand their markets and customers.
Business Community Management
published by Inovis on Aug 21, 2007
Business Community Management is a strategic vision that creates a comprehensive view of the supply chain by integrating the technology, business processes and communication of the entire business community to facilitate end-to-end supply chain visibility. This white paper will examine the current state of B2B communication; detail the steps needed to mitigate the challenges created by B2B; and more.
Unmasking the Complexities of Data Sync: Understanding Retailers' Options for Reaping Benefits
published by Inovis on Aug 06, 2007
Major retailers and mass merchandisers are turning up the pressure on their trading partners and even other retailers to implement Global Data Synchronization (GDS) within their organizations. These advocates see GDS and participation in the Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) as the best path to improving the timeliness and accuracy of their supply chains, particularly once these efforts are broadly supported across the retail supply chain landscape.
Supply Chain Event Management: Proactive Supply Chain Visibility
published by Inovis on Aug 06, 2007
When companies adopted Just-In-Time (JIT) tactics, they did so primarily to reduce inventory costs. For the most part, this strategy worked. Reducing stocks of raw materials, parts, assemblies and finished goods reduces carrying costs, allowing companies to invest the freed-up funds in more productive assets and projects.
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