Supply Chain Management White Papers

The wholesale and distribution sector is changing as there are developments in supply chain integration, internationalisation and the demand for added value. Logistics is facing strong international competition. It needs set of IT tools that automate business processes to improve efficiency. VIEW SUMMARY

Successful international sales and distribution depend on many factors. To bring your products to market, you have to deliver them reliably. Read this paper to ensure supply chain visibility, standardised processes, easier information flow and how to keep your sales organisation and margin on target VIEW SUMMARY

O’Neill Europe consolidates its diverse range of applications and databases onto a single, easy-to-use platform in just just two months. Read the case study to find out how. VIEW SUMMARY

O2 UK cuts owned inventory to world-class levels. It was recognised that a more closely integrated, holistic and agile supply chain would enable O2 to move product more quickly from the distribution centres, allowing it to keep up with customer demands and reduce stock obsolescence. VIEW SUMMARY

Many organisations put up with poor customer and partner on-boarding in their supply chain, along with poor customer support. The degree of risk involved in a change of platform puts many off: this paper assesses what you should look for and how to mitigate risk. VIEW SUMMARY

Organisations have to take a new approach to the way they manage and deliver IT - responsive, effective and efficient IT is no longer simply nice to have - it has become a question of survival. Learn how to gain a better understanding of your processes, data and infrastructure VIEW SUMMARY

Given the rapid growth in the number of virtual machines being deployed, it’s no surprise that scalability, performance, and the overall volume of storage capacity have been identified as key challenges. VIEW SUMMARY

If there’s one thing the recession has taught us it’s that every business must run as lean as possible. In manufacturing, engineering and production environments with complex supply chains, lean practices are now accepted as a way to maximise customer value while minimising waste VIEW SUMMARY

This paper charts the increasing popularity of Visual Communications in the corporate sector, and outlines the both the hard benefits – such as improved productivity – and soft benefits such as competitive advantages and enhanced work-life balance VIEW SUMMARY

The results of a survey into the attitudes of small business owners towards negotiation with suppliers. The paper highlights the advantage to suppliers of offering good value to SME customers upfront. VIEW SUMMARY