White Papers
Are you Overpaying for Barcode Data Collection Equipment?
May 2, 2013 3:49 pm | by AMLThe 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 SoftwareSupply 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 SoftwareAirgas 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 SoftwareGlobal 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 AMLFundamentally, 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 SoftwareMany 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 SoftwareMore 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 SoftwareSometimes 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 SoftwareWhile 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 InifinityQSThis 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 EpicorLean 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
Case Study: Allied Airbus
June 20, 2012 1:16 pm | by The Receivables ExchangeAs 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.
Case Study: Stainless Steel Products
June 20, 2012 1:13 pm | by The Receivables ExchangeHave your customers moved to extend their payables in order to hold onto cash? Don't let cash flow problems hold your company back. Download this free Case Study from The Receivables Exchange and learn how one U.S. manufacturer took advantage of growth opportunities with a flexible and affordable source of capital.
Cash Flow Constraints: Challenges and Opportunities for 2012
June 20, 2012 1:10 pm | by The Receivables ExchangeExclusive research uncovered the top financial challenges for small and mid-sized businesses. Download the free report from The Receivables Exchange to learn how other business owners and executives are coping with cash flow constraints, and find out their strategies for success and growth in 2012.
Building a Cash Cushion
June 20, 2012 1:07 pm | by The Receivables ExchangeHow can your company build a "cash cushion" to minimize disruptions and outsmart your competitors? Download this free report from The Receivables Exchange to learn why flexible capital is necessary, and find out how your company can quickly build up your reserves.
W-D for the 21st Century
December 13, 2011 9:38 am | by NetSuiteThe wholesale distribution industry thrives on speed and efficiency—not on managing disconnected IT systems for finance, order and inventory management, ecommerce and more. This independent white paper from ChainLink Research provides details about how cloud computing gives wholesale distributors and light manufacturers integrated business management software, accessible anywhere and anytime through a web browser.
Gates - How Pressure, Temperature and Bend Radius Affect Hydraulic Hose Life(2)
November 1, 2011 10:37 am | by GatesHydraulic hose has a finite service life that can be reduced by manyvariable factors, including pressure cycles and pulsations, temperatureextremes and the hose’s minimum bend radius. System designers and techniciansshould be aware of their effects on hose life expectancy.
Avoiding Industrial Hose Hazards. Think System. Not Components.
September 23, 2011 12:57 pm | by GatesWhen selecting hose components, it’s beneficial to thinkof the entire system. Assemblies comprised of components from a singlemanufacturer prevent downtime, provide clear accountability for failure andminimize safety hazards. Download the white paper.
Key Strategies for IT Success in Today's Distribution Environment
August 24, 2011 12:33 pm | by EpicorThis white paper provides high level definitions, opportunity identification, and future potentials for: Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Anytime, Anywhere Availability, Mobile Devices, Web 2.0, and Report Cards or Balanced Scorecards as a Business Intelligence (BI) capability. It is a foundation for becoming more valuable to an organization by being able to generate a Return on Investment when applying the latest capabilities to the real world.
Assortment of Hoses, Couplings, Industry Standards Requires Hydraulic Systems Approach
August 11, 2011 11:44 am | by GatesChoose the right OE hydraulic hose and coupling system for your application. Size, pressure capabilities, material, temperature and more factor into hose selection. Plus, opting for components from one manufacturer is an important step in preventing downtime and injury
