Abstract: A growing number of smart suppliers have recognized the competitive high ground to be seized as they deepen their connections to retail customers. By adding value in the replenishment process through vendor-managed inventory (VMI), small- and midsize manufacturers can differentiate themselves from larger brands. Most importantly, they can develop more profitable relationships with their retail clients. Find out how.

Abstract: Tandy Brands designs, manufactures, and markets fashion accessories for the whole family. With five years of success using the Inovis TrustedLink solution to trade via electronic data interchange (EDI) with 80 retailers, Tandy was mandated by Wal-Mart to use the Internet to do business. Find out how the company integrated its existing solution with another one from Inovis to satisfy Wal-Mart’s demands—and save money.

Abstract: “It’s like looking for a needle in a haystack!” That saying and Internet site searches go together like ham and eggs. To help maximize search effectiveness, many online retailers are now establishing competitive advantages through site search analytics. By manufacturing and analyzing search content, they’re improving the relevancy of search results, thus closing the gap between searching and finding—and buying.

Abstract: Scient’s bottom line and stock price have both suffered from two clients that ran out of funds before paying their bills. One of them was a dot-com, and it’s barely possible that it won’t be the last.

Abstract: The US Bioterrorism Act aims to counter terrorist attacks on the nation’s food supply. But what does it mean for your company? Can your company access and present documentation within twenty-four hours of the FDA’s request for any set of records? If not, a fully integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is mandatory unless you are the smallest of businesses.

Abstract: For years, contact centers have used first contact resolution (FCR) rates to measure their performance. While FCR rates remain a useful metric for assessing how well contact centers handle incoming requests from customers, they do not provide an accurate view of how well your company is treating your customers. In fact, they may even be misleading.

Abstract: Private Label product sales have increased significantly over recent years, with the level of penetration and sophistication varying by country and retailer strategy. Many of the most successful Private Label retailers are moving this approach on and positioning the Private Label, thus the whole store, as the brand. By owning the brand, the retailer must deal with complexities and issues more traditionally associated with the CPG brand manufacturer. These issues include time to market, regulations, quality, and safety or consumer pressure. Failure to establish adequate processes and systems to support the brand can tarnish the brand and, in many cases, have severe economic implications across the whole range of products sold. Brand integrity has been identified as one of the key issues faced by Private Label retailers. In this white paper, learn more about the brand integrity strategies used today by some of the most successful Private Label retailers.

Abstract: Private label product sales have increased significantly over recent years, with the level of penetration and sophistication varying by country and retailer strategy. By owning the brand, the retailer must deal with complexities and issues more traditionally associated with the consumer packaged goods (CPG) brand manufacturer. Failure to establish adequate processes and systems to support the brand can have severe economic implications. Learn about the brand integrity strategies used today by some of the most successful private label retailers.

Abstract: Simulation software can give you valuable insights into the forecasted outcomes of your business processes and decision making. But if you don’t have the type of simulation software than can develop and analyze the types of models made for your particular industry or service offering, you won’t get insights that really help. With this concise list, learn about the functions of three types of computer simulation software.

Abstract: It is hard to recall the last time an ERP implementation team included an auditor as an active member. This article explores key points in a project's lifecycle where the audit function should be involved and the deliverables to be expected.

Abstract: Intel announces a recall of the barely-shipping 1.13 GHz Pentium III, and AMD announces the head of its PC processor unit is 'leaving to pursue other interests'.

Abstract: As there are many different categories of outsourcing services, there are also many outsourcing providers. With many different aspects to consider, how can a company ensure they have made the right choice in selecting one?

Abstract: Epicor competes in multiple enterprise business applications markets. Epicor may mean different things to different people, which does not really help mind share creation in particular segments of interest.

Abstract: In the latest round of setbacks to beset Intel’s performance-oriented 820 chipset, the manufacturer announces a recall of nearly a million motherboards shipped in 1999 & 2000.

Abstract: Metadata (“data about data”) is essential for data warehousing. Metadata standards allow different products to interact. Without standards, different vendors’ tools cannot work together seamlessly and the customer’s warehousing effort is greatly complicated.

Abstract: Inventory Optimization software recognizes that different industries have different inventory profiles and requirements. Research has indicated that solutions are priced in a large range from tens of thousands of Dollars to millions of Dollars. In this niche market sector, price is definitely not an indicator of the quality of solution. ROI and usability are paramount.

Abstract: While enterprise applications solutions are moving closer to the plant floor, and plant-level systems are moving closer to enterprise planning application functionality, these systems will not likely converge anytime soon, because they use different technologies and have different user requirements.

Abstract: By further perfecting its mid-market value proposition and by also unifying its corporate and product brands (i.e., often conflicting IMPACT Encore product brand has been discontinued), SYSPRO should certainly give other incumbent mid-market players and intruders a run for their money.