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whitepaper Execution Management: Maximizing Store Productivity2007-07-18 RedPrairie
  As retailers have expanded their chains of stores across larger geographies and ever increasing numbers of stores in different and far flung locations, they have experienced more issues with trying to execute corporate strategies and merchandising concepts at each store location. Store employees are not highly paid, there is typically high turnover among rank-and-file workers, and yet retailers send directives to their stores with the hope that all necessary projects and tasks will be accomplished on a timely and correct basis. Making this more difficult is today's retail environment. Many retailers are finding it necessary to differentiate their stores from location to location to address different needs in the marketplace.

Tags: Supply Chain Management, 		  
whitepaper Turbo Charge Your Inventory Moves With Wearable Computers: 13 Key Considerations for Evaluating Wearables2007-03-15 LXE
  Bar code scanning has made data collection fast and accurate but sometimes operators aren't provided the right tools for the job - and that can reduce productivity gains that might otherwise be realized. Many warehouse tasks require an operator to physically handle products. A hand-held computer isn't always the best choice in these situations. Wearable computers, on the other hand, can improve productivity in any operation that requires that the operator's hands and eyes be dedicated to the task at hand. But providing the worker with the right form factor is only one issue. The other important factors are ruggedness and ease of use. Without these two additional factors, reliability and usability suffer - and so does productivity.

Tags: Knowledge and Data Management, 		  
whitepaper Driving eBusiness adoption - an essential guide2006-10-26 14:29:34 Comergent Technologies
  The Internet has had a far-reaching impact on all companies, dramatically changing the way business is conducted globally. Through eBusiness, companies can engage directly with their customers and partners online and automate all external-facing processes with a range of self- service applications, including ordering, information gathering, quoting, guided configuration of products and services, creating service renewals, managing warranties, handling product and parts replenishment and developing on-line catalogs. Via eBusiness, companies can reach customers and partners through a wide variety of coordinated, customer-centric sales and service touch points - all at the speed of light. The ultimate result is competitive advantage.

This whitepaper is a Silicon.com must-read document - download your copy and start driving eBusiness adoption now! 		  
whitepaper IBM IT Service Management Solutions for Retail2006-12-13 01:00:24 Enterprise Management Associates
  Retail has undergone a wholesale transformation in past few years. Brick-and-mortar businesses have been revolutionized by formulas for retail success that have changed the game substantially, not only for retailers but for their suppliers as well. Online retail continues to be a strongly disruptive influence, presenting high opportunity for some - and a significant challenge for others. Some have succeeded in balancing brick-and-mortar with online or catalog success, while others have displaced - and been displaced - by the innovative application of technology. IBM offers recognized end-to-end retail technology solutions, from business application integration and delivery to highly successful point-of-sale systems.   
whitepaper Safety Inventory Analysis: Why and How?2006-08-30 01:00:13 SAS Institute
  Safety inventory protects against inventory uncertainty by ensuring there is enough product available to maintain desired service levels. Many factors contribute to inventory uncertainty, but three main elements give rise to the differences between planned inventory and actual inventory levels: demand deviations, supply deviations, and inventory accuracy. Traditionally, the analysis of safety inventory levels has focused primarily on demand and demand uncertainty, while supply uncertainty and inventory accuracy aren't typically addressed explicitly in the analysis of safety inventory. This paper zeroes in on actual computation techniques to determine safety inventory levels. It explains a new one that addresses inventory uncertainty and compares it with common calculation techniques.   
whitepaper 5 Tips for Turning Warehouse Inventory Faster2006-08-29 14:10:07 APQC
  It may sound a little space-age or high-tech, but inventory velocity is a pretty simple concept—to turn the warehouse inventory faster than before. What gets a little more complicated is exactly how to do that. Thankfully there's a wide range of steps organizations can take to improve inventory velocity. From cleaning house to taking on an electronic tracking system, cutting the time your product is in the supply chain can quickly accelerate your cash flow and profits.

This document offers 5 common-sense tips from supply chain professionals for turning your inventory faster. 		  
whitepaper The Business Value of Master Data Management and Product Information Management2006-12-14 10:55:17 IBM
  The cost of poor information and disconnected processes in terms of operational efficiency, customer dissatisfaction or lost opportunity is enormous. Today, organizations are looking to grow profit, gain market share, contain costs and differentiate their products. This is achieved by getting the right information to the right people with the right processes at the right time and in the right context. This white paper addresses the value of a company's ability to integrate, analyze and optimize all types and sources of information throughout the product life cycle.   
whitepaper Best of Breed Vs. Suite - What to Consider Before Making a CRM Decision2006-07-13 05:03:29 Green Beacon Solutions
  Deciding whether to choose a best-of-breed CRM application or a comprehensive application suite has challenged companies in all industries. There is no single best application strategy for all enterprises; the key element to any CRM solution is designing a solution that fits your business best. This paper guides in decision-making process - by dividing the CRM options into two camps: niche, or best-of-breed, players and suite vendors. Best-of-breed vendors exclusively offer the gamut of CRM tools. Sales Force Automation, Support, Marketing, and increasingly Analytics comprise the breadth of a best-of-breed CRM application. Suite applications address the CRM core, but they also seek to take things a step farther. They may offer extended functionality for financials, order management, inventory management, and eCommerce.   
whitepaper Demystifying the PCI Data Security Standard for Merchants2006-07-31 11:42:30 ComplyGuard Networks
  The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a set of security practices set forth by American Express, Discover, Japan Central Bank, MasterCard, and VISA to protect cardholder data. It is an industry-established policy requiring compliance by all merchants and service providers that store, process, or transmit cardholder data. This white paper from ComplyGuard Networks explains what the specific requirements of the PCI DSS mean for merchants.

The PCI DSS's special requirements for service providers are detailed in the companion white paper, "The PCI Data Security Standard for Service Providers Demystified." 		  
whitepaper Optimal Service-Parts Management: Lessons From the Cat Logistics Services, Inc. Best-In-Class Processes for Demand Planning2006-12-22 01:00:22 SAP
  This paper describes the best-in-class processes of Cat Logistics Services, Inc. The paper focuses on demand planning. Cat Logistics has leveraged its decades of experience managing large multitier networks and supporting the service-parts logistics needs of global companies to develop best-in-class processes that are applicable across a range of industries. The quality of service that organizations deliver can be a key competitive differentiator. And the quality and timeliness of that service delivery is directly impacted by the availability of parts that are needed to successfully conclude that service.