Demand Management

Demand Planning: Optimizing Operations across the Supply Chain
Microsoft

Demand planning applications can help manufacturers establish baseline sales forecasts and perform analysis to improve resource usage. They can…

The ERP Essentials: Under the Covers of a Process-oriented ERP Solution
CDC Software

Many manufacturers want to increase production efficiency and improve quality—but how can they ensure their efforts are successful? A…

Understanding and Managing Supply Chain Risk
SAP

As supply chains continue to grow in size and complexity, companies are focusing more of their energies on managing supply chain risk. While…

Retail Today: Understand. Anticipate. Inspire.
SAP

Today more than ever, retailers are faced with the challenges of selling locally while competing globally. To be successful, they must provide…

Lean Manufacturing: Reaping the Rewards of Lean through Response Management
Kinaxis

For years, manufacturers have been driven by sales forecasts and the need to maximize production efficiency at every level of operation. But in…

Making Your Supply Chain a Competitive Advantage: Implementing S&OP
Supply Chain Consultants (SCC)

Improving the supply chain is essential for any company that wants to gain or maintain a competitive edge. To do this, companies are adopting…

How to Get the Most from Your Supply Chain: SCM Reaches the Mid-market
Technology Evaluation Centers

Today’s midsized distributors can benefit from their software systems in ways that were impossible a few years ago. By layering advanced,…

The Impact of Lean on Consumer Product Manufacturers
SAP

While consumer products manufacturers are relatively recent adopters of lean programs, they are already achieving value through a firm commitment…