This white paper explores the plusses and minuses of the four types of ERP partners: Partner ecosystems, frameworks, best-of-breed packages and end-to-end integrated solutions. Only with the right ERP partner can organizations ensure that they obtain the functionality that drives competitive advantage for the optimal total cost of ownership.
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.
Understanding the value of outsourcing network security services
Aug 10, 2009
This white paper will examine the many new challenges that are facing todays network owners, the pros and cons of using in-house resources and outsourcing for your network assessment and day-to-day monitoring, as well as guidelines to help select and maximize the value of outside resources.
Best Practices for Implementing a Traceability Solution
Jul 14, 2009
This paper is aimed at addressing the importance of adopting traceability solutions by the CP companies and also highlights the TCS approach and solution on "Food Safety and Traceability.
How Lean can Help you improve People, Processes and Profit
Jul 07, 2009
Five Tips for Reducing Waste in the Supply Chain.This report, sponsored by Infor Global Solutions, is a roadmap for professionals looking to implement Lean principles and extend them into the supply chain.
Contract Life Cycle Management: The DNA of Procurement
Jul 01, 2009
Infosys experts share their perspectives in this paper on the benefits and implementation of the right strategy to help you address issues while leveraging contracts across the enterprise.
WMS Consolidation: Getting the Instance Strategy Right
Jul 01, 2009
This white paper elaborates on the right instance strategy for WMS consolidation. It improves returns from WMS implementations and helps optimize hardware investments and operational maturity.
Which SAP Warehouse Management Application is Right For You?
Jun 17, 2009
This white paper is designed to give warehouse operations managers and IT managers a useful framework for understanding SAPs newer Warehouse Management (WM) application functionality.
Beyond the Storm: Managing Risk in the Supply Chain
Jun 15, 2009
Even without the recent turbulence in the capital markets, executive minds were already spinning with the relentless onslaught of events in the past year that have threatened to disrupt their continuity of supply.
Improving the effectiveness of traditional demand planning systems
Jun 03, 2009
This white paper from Infosys discusses the limitations of the existing Demand Planning Systems in terms of forecasting methods, statistical tools, dashboard and decision support tools.
Approach to Effective APO / DP Design and Implementation
Jun 03, 2009
This Infosys white paper demonstrates how an efficient and effective SAP Advanced Planner and Optimizer (APO) Demand Planning (DP) design, ensures the long-term sustainability of the solution, and provides an overview of the key features and functionalities in APO DP.
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.
