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   Monday August 31, 2009 | Spotlight on TMS | Vol.2 Issue 35
In-transit Visibility (ITV): One Application, 10 Key Supply Chain Benefits

Lower transportation costs. Enhanced on-time delivery rates. Reduced inventory holding costs. Improved regulatory compliance. Fewer lost sales. Sound interesting? Find out how in-transit visibility (ITV) can bring all these benefits to your organization—and more—in today's feature article.

As your supply chain becomes more complex, the potential for problems and breakdowns increases. In today's second feature article, learn how transportation management systems (TMSs) have become the glue of the supply chain—designed to help you deal with the ever-increasing complexities of manufacturing and distribution in the global marketplace.

The complexity of inbound logistics makes it an error-prone process. Today's feature white paper shows you how a partner performance management program can dramatically reduce the number and impact of inbound-logistics problems, while giving your organization a key competitive advantage.

Read the feature article: Why Is In-transit Visibility (ITV) in the Supply Chain Important?

Read the article: Transportation Management Systems: The Glue of the Supply Chain

Read the white paper: Tips to Improve Inbound Logistics by Managing Partner Performance

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Feature White Papers
BMC Software Unlock the Hidden IT Opportunities in Troubled Economic Times
Technology Evaluation Centers Financial Analysis Clears the "Profit Haze"
Global Shop Solutions Streamlining Your Business with ERP: How ERP Software Delivers Efficient and Effective Operations
Access Commerce Configurability Strategy: A Competitive Advantage
Emanio EDI: Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying EDI Integration
Inovis Chargeback Avoidance
VoIP-News 10 Questions to Ask Your Hosted IP PBX Provider, before You Sign a Contract
Kinaxis Lean Manufacturing: Reaping the Rewards of Lean through Response Management
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Preview the education offered at the 2009 APICS International Conference & Expo in Toronto, Ontario (Canada), from October 4 to 6, by attending the APICS 2009 Preview Webinar Series. Gain access to insights and education from presenters on lean for materials managers, managing inventories in todays economy, and more. Register today.

Market News

SumTotal Customers to Receive $30,000 Credit toward Learn.com Products and Services

Sunrise, FLA – Learn.com, the leader in on-demand workforce development and productivity, announced today that the company has re-launched its Conversion Allowance Program (CAP) to assist concerned SumTotal customers. SumTotal Systems was recently delisted from the NASDAQ stock market after its acquisition by a private equity organization.


Interview Explores Pharmaceutical ERP Software Criteria for Manufacturers

Wayne, PA – Future Pharmaceuticals magazine recently released a podcast interview with Jay Deakins, president of pharmaceutical enterprise resource planning (ERP) software provider Deacom, Inc., which examines the selection, implementation, and business process control benefits of using a single, fully integrated ERP system for pharmaceutical manufacturing.


The VAR Community Presents the 5th ERP Vendor Shootout: Baltimore, Maryland (US), September 24 to 25, 2009

The ERP Vendor Shootout™, hosted by the value-added reseller (VAR) community and moderated by Technology Evaluation Centers, is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for midsize enterprises to see the best enterprise software solutions in the world all in one place, all at the same time. Geared toward enterprise resource planning (ERP) selection teams and decision makers for companies with manufacturing, distribution, or project-oriented requirements, the ERP Vendor Shootout is ideal for businesses that are budgeting for ERP software or currently evaluating ERP solutions.


Webcasts / Live Events / Podcasts
Live Events
Title Date Time Presenter  
Gartner Customer Relationship Management Summit
9/14/2009
all day
Gartner Register
ERP Vendor Shootout
9/23/2009
all day
VAR Community Register
APICS Training Seminar: "Understanding, Justifying, and Implementing an ERP System"
9/23/2009
all day
brij Register
MarketingSherpa's 6th Annual B2B Marketing Summit 2009
9/23/2009
all day
MarketingSherpa Register
HR Technology Conference and Exposition
9/30/2009
all day
HR Technology Partners Register
Gartner Master Data Management Summit
10/5/2009
all day
Gartner Register
Gartner Business Process Management Summit
10/5/2009
all day
Gartner Register
Gartner Enterprise Architecture Summit
10/7/2009
all day
Gartner Register
Symposium/ITxpo 2009
10/18/2009
all day
Gartner Register

Latest White Papers!
New!
Road Map to Developing a Successful Tax Policy: Nine Critical Components

New!
Are Spreadsheets Sabotaging Your Profits



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