Trends are driving the need for companies to adopt new inventory management technology that better accounts for supply chain complexity and can reduce inventories by 20-30%, while simultaneously increasing customer service levels. Free white paper.
White Papers, Industry Research & Reports
Reports created by vendors and independent research analysts and organisations within the manufacturing and supply chain environments. The reports take an-depth look into all aspects of certain manufacturing and supply chain technologies, as well as trends within specific market sectors, executive overviews of ways to improve efficiencies, cost savings, streamline processes, manage inventory, communicate and collaborate with partners, suppliers within manufacturing, production and supply chain/logistics operations.
The 10 Fallacies of Logistics Productivity Management
Mar 22, 2005
Productivity management represents perhaps the lowest hanging fruit for companies interested in reducing supply chain and distribution costs. Free white paper.
Optimizing the Labor Supply Chain (Part 1)
Mar 22, 2005
Most companies have known for some time, albeit at an intuitive level, that supply chain excellence can deepen market penetration, improve sales performance, and increase end-to-end process efficiency, from supplier to customer. Free white paper.
Optimizing the Labor Supply Chain Part 2. You Cant Manage What You Cant Measure
Mar 22, 2005
To achieve the competitive advantage that results from high performance, companies must develop the ability to quickly and effectively gather, analyze and act on information that drives supply chain performance. Free white paper.
ALDATA ANOUNCES END-TO-END SUPPLY CHAIN TRACK & TRACE
Mar 21, 2005
G.O.L.D. Track has been launched to coincide with the need to provide pro-active reporting based on new regulations on product traceability, and at a time of a rise in health and bio-terrorism scares.
RFID Futures in Western Europe
Feb 10, 2005
This White Paper addresses RFID technology issues and markets in Western Europe.
KEEP AHEAD OF THE TRENDS
Feb 09, 2005
How can retailers ensure that their systems keep pace with the changing retail market? By going back to basics, says Mark Croxton & Donal MacDaid of Aldata, a leading provider of software solutions for the global retail industry. Free white paper.
Avoiding the RFID money pit
Jan 21, 2005
Companies need to take a fundamentally different view of RFID trials if they are to realise value. White paper.
Company-Wide Integration with In-Depth Manufacturing Control
Jan 17, 2005
Today, manufacturers in a host of vertical industries face challenges and obstacles many could not imagine a decade or two ago. Technology has advanced at a blinding pace. Global competition arises from all angles. And customer demands have risen to a level that leaves little or no room for error. Free white paper.
White Paper & Industry Research
The white paper research material in this section encompasses a variety of documents, white papers, case studies, reports, and surveys. This type of material is typically produced by industry analysts, consultants, and other experts. It is designed to provide insights into the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities within manufacturing, production and supply chain/logistics operations.
The material in this section has been provided by the following types of organisations:
- Industry associations: Many industry associations produce white papers and other research material. For example, the American Marketing Association produces white papers on a variety of marketing topics.
- Consulting firms: Consulting firms often produce white papers and other research material to share their insights with clients. For example, McKinsey & Company produces white papers on a variety of management topics.
- Technology companies: Technology companies often produce white papers and other research material to promote their products and services. For example, Google produces white papers on a variety of topics related to search engine optimization.
- Research firms: Research firms produce white papers and other research material to share their findings with the public. For example, Forrester Research produces white papers on a variety of technology topics.
