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2009 Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100 Wesupply has been selected for inclusion in the prestigious 2009 Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100 Etihad Crystal Cargo selects Descartes Cargo 2000 Etihad Crystal Cargo has selected Descartes Cargo 2000 to help the airline comply with business process and automation standards. Murata's RFID chip slashes manufacturing cost for RFID tags Murata Electronics has announced a tiny RFID chip that will substantially reduce manufacturing complexity and costs for paper tag inlays in asset tracking, retail and supply chain management applications. New IBM ILOG products ILOG, an IBM Company, has announced new offerings across its business rule management and supply chain management portfolio of products Martinsons invests in the future with IBS One of Sweden's leading sawmill and timber industry concerns, Martinsons, is readying itself for an upswing in the economy. ROI in 3 months! Avocent Corporation leverages Catalyst' s expertise in SAP WMS and process improvement – and achieves ROI in 3 months. Creating a better retail experience for customers Winn-Dixie gets groceries to customers faster by enhancing Workload Automation and systems monitoring. Green and Lean Kimberly-Clark drives sustainability through the heart of its supply chain OEM Partner Performance Management solution of the year Manhattan Associates, Inc. has announced that its Supply Chain Intelligence (SCI) platform application has received the IBM Cognos OEM Partner Performance Management Solution of the Year award. Winners of the Supply Chain Distinction Awards 2009 Winners of the Supply Chain Distinction Awards 2009 are revealed as the supply chain elite gathered in Germany ®Catalyst XPS: Parcel Shipping Catalyst has extended their current parcel shipping solution from SAP ERP Central Component (ECC) to the SCM EWM environment... Panasonic Logistics WMS supports expansion of 3PL In the current difficult marketplace, 3PL’s are under increasing pressure to stay ahead of the competition... Foursoft bags new deal from Flyjac Four Soft (4S) has signed a contract with Flyjac Logistics Private Limited (Flyjac), Mumbai, for implementation of its purchase order management software. Companies are confusing supplier performance with supplier relationships Many organisations see supplier relationship management (SRM) as a process focused on monitoring the performance of their suppliers, rather than as a collaborative, two-way relationship. What IT Customers Can Learn from Charles Darwin Customers tend to view IT systems as a cost rather than an investment according to Sami Saoudi operations director of software developer MMCC consultants. General Motors' bankruptcy implies big changes in auto logistics General Motors has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. That one of the world's largest purchasers of logistics services is slowly going broke will inevitably have major long term effects on the logistics industry throughout the world. SNS boosts Ali Bin Ali customer service level SNS, a leading provider of supply chain solutions in the Gulf and Middle-East, has implemented Infor Event Management Drilling and well service company selects IFS Applications Seawell Ltd has selected IFS Applications as its enterprise applications to support the growth of the company’s global project-based operations.

The Top 5 Questions for the Supply Chain Manager: This year is likely to bring a mixture of challenges and opportunities for the Supply Chain Director. Here we pose 5 key questions. Related Research Technology Best Practice Handbook Obtaining the ideal Logistics and Supply Chain Managers’ system for 21st century WHITE PAPER: How context-sensitive ERP software can improve supply chain efficiency in a tightening economy by Strategix Software Some key pain points in supply chains and how a different kind of ERP software can offer some profitable solutions WHITE PAPER - Fast Return on ROI in Sage CRM SalesLogix implementations Sage has published a White Paper on fast return on investment in Sage CRM SalesLogix implementations. It covers everything from how to succeed with sales-focused CRM and making more time for selling, to raising the top line, improving productivity and streamlining administration WHITE PAPER - The Retail Business Brief An Aldata White Paper How are leading retailers going to position themselves for profitability and strength in a tough economy? White Paper - 7 "greenlight" supply chain initiatives that can help you meet your company’s environmental goals by RedPrairie Creating a "green" supply chain may be easier than you think... Free white paper report from the Economist Intelligence Unit. by Catalyst International Key growth priorities that midsize retailers should focus on. “Thinking big- Midsize Retail Firms and the Challenges of Growth” . Tracking Reusable Metal Shipping Containers Using Passive RFID An Avery Dennison White Paper This white paper contains important information for manufacturers who need to efficiently track components in metal containers as part of their assembly, stocking and shipping processes. DELIVERING SUPPLY CHAIN EXCELLENCE IBS White Paper (free) The proliferation of IT systems has transformed the face of business. Quick Diary Dates Service Management Expo 2009 22 – 23 September, Hall 10, NEC Birmingham 3rd Hi-Tech & Electronics Supply Chain Summit September 29-30, Amsterdam Global Distribution Strategies 6 , 7 October 2009 - Brussels Strategic Manufacturing Awards 2009 Tuesday 13th October 2009, Düsseldorf, Germany European Manufacturing Strategies 12-14 October 2009, Swissôtel Düsseldorf, Germany MPM 09 - Manufacturing in difficult times 15th October 2009, Heritage Motor Centre, Warwickshire 4th Global Shipping Summit 22nd-23rd October 2009, Dalian Shangri-La Hotel, China More... Digital Edition Manufacturing & Logistics IT Magazine Read the latest digital edition of Manufacturing & Logistics IT Magazine. Available to read on-line anytime. View it now  - it's absolutely FREE! Sponsored Links Transport Distribution Europe Magazine (TDE) If you’re involved in the exciting and mission-critical world of transport and distribution, make sure you subscribe to Transport Distribution Europe Magazine (TDE) aimed at fleet and transport professionals just like you. Logistics Handling The international resource for material handling & logistics YourTechTV.com Watch thousand of supply chain technology videos in one place.