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.

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WHITE PAPER - Why Your Company Needs A Parcel Shipping Solution

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This white paper looks at the advantages that can be gained from using a multi-carrier solution.

White Paper - Integration for a Customer Centric View

2 White Paper - Integration for a Customer Centric View

Todays small and medium sized enterprises see a need for automating their front office sales and customer relationship management tools to their back office accounting and financial systems

Joined Up Thinking

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Integrating information across the enterprise - SAGE White Paper

Free white paper report from the Economist Intelligence Unit.

4 Free white paper report from the Economist Intelligence Unit.

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

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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.

Business transformation now an integral part of management, say 86% of European senior executives

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In a survey of enterprise level companies* released by Capgemini Consulting in partnership with the Economist Intelligence Unit, Western European businesses have launched on average seven major transformation programmes in the past three years.

Paxar White Paper- Bottom Line Improvement Through Mobility

7 Paxar White Paper- Bottom Line Improvement Through Mobility

Warehouse and Distribution Centre operations are consistently asked to improve productivity while at the same time lowering operating costs.

RFID Technology for Warehouse and Distribution Operations

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This white paper provides an overview of RFID technology and how it may be applied to warehousing and distribution operations. It will describe the technology and its maturity, standards and industry initiatives, and will also provide examples of how RFID technology can be best used in warehouses and distribution centers.

Dirty Little Secrets of the WMS Industry

9 Dirty Little Secrets of the WMS Industry

Secrets.Theyre everywhere, even where youd least expect to find them.The warehouse management system (WMS) industry is no exception. As you evaluate systems to manage your distribution operations, youll want to know everything you can to make the search process better.

Getting better visibility into the pharmaceutical pipeline via voice directed work

10 Getting better visibility into the pharmaceutical pipeline via voice directed work

Pharmaceutical companies are embracing these challenges by turning to Voice-Directed Distribution in their distribution centres (DC) as a core component of their supply chain management.

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.

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