Resources
Are you Overpaying for Barcode Data Collection Equipment?
May 2, 2013 3:49 pm | by AML | White PapersThe accessibility to real-time data for any sized logistics operation is critical. For years now, warehouse and distribution managers have turned to wireless barcode data collection systems for immediate access to inventory, purchase orders, and customer orders. But as the technology wheels have turned, those old devices have in large part gone by the way-side. Users have been left with little choice other than to move to more costly, complex devices that run a Windows® operating system.
Investing in Growth Supply Chain Planning for Midsized Businesses
February 28, 2013 3:34 pm | by JDA Software | White PapersSupply Chain Planning in the Cloud Can Help Midsized Businesses Tackle Their Most Pressing Challenges and Capitalize on Expansion Opportunities.
Better Balance Supply and Demand and Managing Growth
February 28, 2013 3:32 pm | by JDA Software | White PapersAirgas Leverages JDA Solutions and Services to Better Balance Supply and Demand and Manage Growth.
Global Wholesale Inventory Reduction While Maintaining Customer Service Levels
February 28, 2013 3:29 pm | by JDA Software | White PapersGlobal Wholesaler Würth International Reduces Inventory by 30%,Maintains Customer Service Levels at 98.5% with JDA Supply Chain Management Solutions.
Selecting the Right Tool for Barcode Data Collection
February 25, 2013 4:48 pm | by AML | White PapersFundamentally, there are three types of barcode data collection devices. We’ll cover the main factors of each type to help you select the right device.
Uncovering the True Costs of Global Sourcing
January 10, 2013 1:16 pm | by JDA Software | White PapersMany companies have either made — or are in the process of making — the transition from a regional, build-and-sell business model to a sell-anywhere, build-anywhere and source-anywhere business model. This globalization has led to dramatically increased supply chain complexity. The transition includes both new global sources of supply and new global sources of demand. In many cases, these demand and supply location decisions are interlinked as companies invest and create sources of supply in countries they also desire to become markets for their products.
Transforming Inventory into a Strategic Weapon
January 10, 2013 1:14 pm | by JDA Software | White PapersMore than a matter of statistical models, strategic inventory management requires a deep understanding of how the end-to-end supply chain is actually managed. From intelligently micro-segmenting their products to creating continuous inventory process improvements, few businesses have the capabilities and vision to transform their inventory into a competitive advantage. Today — backed by technology and expertise from JDA — a number of forward-looking leaders are changing the very definition of inventory optimization. What lessons can your business learn?
Taking an Optimized Approach to Inventory Management
January 10, 2013 1:12 pm | by JDA Software | White PapersSometimes we forget the basics when thinking about inventory optimization, but as AMR Research and others have noted,organizations hold inventory for three basic reasons. First, because it takes time to make and move products, inventory is needed as work-in-process and in-transit material. Second, safety stocks protect companies against changes in demand, production yield and forecast errors. Third, inventory can, at times, protect companies against price increases and provide other economic advantages.
Bridging the Planning-Execution Gap of S&OP
January 10, 2013 1:09 pm | by JDA Software | White PapersWhile globalization has resulted in many bottom-line benefits, it has simultaneously increased the level of complexity and uncertainty by which companies operate today, making the sales and operations planning (S&OP) process more critical to a company’s success than ever before. Companies now face a host of new business challenges – such as increased service level demand from retailers, shorter product lifecycles and global competition with cost pressure – and their position in the market is being defined by how quickly they can react to these challenges.
5 Must Have Strategies for Total Enterprise Quality
October 25, 2012 4:13 pm | by InifinityQS | White PapersThis free white paper, 5 Must Have Strategies for Enterprise Quality, shows how quality can take a more prominent, enterprise-scale role. Learn more today about• The trend towards centralizing quality data • Best practices for collecting and integrating multiple data sources • How to monitor and analyze quality real-time • Workflow management to ensure data integrity • Reporting needs of users at all levels
Operational Guide to Implementing Lean in Distribution
October 11, 2012 2:13 pm | by Epicor | White PapersLean can be the vehicle to unlock profitability, growth, and customer and employee satisfaction for distributors. But to implement lean requires clarityof principles, so that all decisions made by the distributor favor a lean value stream. Download this guide for distributors now to learn how to implement and integrate lean into your business, with step-by-step procedures on how to successfully implement lean. Lean itself is a collection of simple, easy-to-understand concepts that can be applied by any size distributor. Lean comprises common-sense ideas that may not be visible to the naked eye, but once understood, offer obvious ways to improve businesses
Understanding Bank Loan Covenants – What You Need to Know Before You Sign
June 20, 2012 1:20 pm | by The Receivables Exchange | White PapersLoan covenants can hinder business growth and take key decisions out of your hands, including how you spend your profits and what you pay your employees. Learn about the common covenants that can put your financing - and your entire business - at risk. Download this free report from The Receivables Exchange before you sign a loan agreement.
Case Study: Allied Airbus
June 20, 2012 1:16 pm | by The Receivables Exchange | White PapersAs companies continue to grow and expand, having access to consistent cash flow to fund day-to-day operations is critical. Traditional financing from banks or factoring companies comes with restrictive terms, including personal guarantees, all-asset liens and long-term contracts. Download this free Case Study from The Receivables Exchange and learn how a U.S. transportation service provider was able to get the business capital it needed through a flexible alternative to traditional financing.
