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Green supply chain management guide
This green supply chain management guide will help you select green SCM software, learn green SCM best practices, use green SCM in manufacturing and build a sustainable supply chain. Guide
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Manufacturing software training tutorials and guides
These manufacturing software training learning guides and tutorials help IT managers select, implement, integrate and optimize their manufacturing ERP, SCM, MES, PLM and other software. Tutorial
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Supply chain risk management software guide
This supply chain risk management software guide will help you understand SCRM software and SCRM FAQs, best practices and how spend management fits in. Tutorial
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Warehouse management systems software guide
This warehouse management systems software guide will help you understand WMS software and how to select it, plan implementation projects, train users and more. Tutorial
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Four ways to apply green supply chain technology to manufacturing
Manufacturers can make their operations more environmentally-friendly -- and lower costs -- by adopting green supply chain technology. Here are four ways to get started. Tutorial
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Set goals before choosing green SCM software
Selecting the right green SCM software will help ensure that supply chain sustainability initiatives run smoothly. There are a number of factors to look at during the green SCM software selection process. Tutorial
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Getting started with supply chain management (SCM) business intelligence (BI) integration
More manufacturers are looking to integration between SCM and BI to better analyze supply chain data. SCM vendors are responding to the push for SCM BI integration by adding built-in or add-on BI modules. Tutorial
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Supply chain management (SCM) and business intelligence (BI): Questions about integration
Integrating SCM and BI can boost the effectiveness supply chain analytics. SCM BI integration can be tricky, so before you get started, find answers to some common SCM and BI questions. FAQ
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Introduction to supply chain risk management (SCRM) software
Getting started with supply chain risk management (SCRM) software means identifying the different types of risk involved in your supply chain. SCRM software can help you evaluate supply chain risk and successfully respond to it. Tutorial
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Supply chain management (SCM) modules guide
Supply chain management (SCM) software, which is made up of a variety of modules, is essential to running a smooth supply chain. In this guide, you'll find introductions to SCM system modules, including supply chain planning and execution, supply cha... Tutorial
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Deciphering supply chain management software
SCM has evolved from related but disconnected applications into a tightly woven tool set focused on planning, execution and analytics. News | 06 Apr 2012
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Ripe with opportunity, global supply chain also brings substantial risk
While there can be cost efficiencies from outsourcing to global suppliers, manufacturers should carefully evaluate supply chain risks from manmade and natural disruptions. News | 14 Mar 2012
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Right product compliance software crucial for green manufacturing
Green manufacturing goes deeper than reporting with the right tools for tracking environmental compliance across the supply chain. News | 31 Jan 2012
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Finding S&OP tool for manufacturing takes work, patience, experts say
In keeping with the growing complexity of business, companies are moving beyond Microsoft Excel to tap the what-if capabilities of specialized and ERP-based S&OP tools. News | 13 Jan 2012
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ERP or best-of-breed procurement software? Five questions to ask
Deciding between ERP and best-of-breed procurement software can be a tough challenge for manufacturers. Asking the right questions can make things easier, according to experts. News | 08 Dec 2011
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Implementing supply chain management abroad raises tricky issues
Introducing SCM software to manufacturing facilities in developing countries is no small task. Industry experts offer their advice for dealing with technological and cultural barriers. News | 01 Sep 2011
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Getting the most out of demand-driven supply chain technology
Fueled by technology such as demand signal repositories and POS, the demand-driven supply chain can respond quickly and effectively to customer demand. News | 08 Jul 2011
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Supply chain traceability helps manufacturers prevent, respond to recalls
Product recalls can do serious damage to a manufacturer’s business. Traceability technology helps prevent them by tracking products throughout the supply chain. News | 02 May 2011
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Parker Hannifin streamlines sales and operations planning with Logility Voyager
Motion and control tech manufacturer Parker Hannifin needed to improve its S&OP and rein in its global operations. The company’s deployment of Logility Voyager Solutions 8.0 has helped. News | 04 Mar 2011
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Users share successes, challenges with manufacturing sustainability software
Using “IT for green” is a far trickier strategy than green IT, but the environmental and economic payoffs could be huge, say two manufacturers that are attempting it. News | 26 Jan 2011
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Supply chain management books for ERP software
What supply chain management (SCM) books cover specific ERP software packages? Find out in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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vendor-managed inventory (VMI)
Vendor-managed inventory (VMI) is an inventory management technique in which a supplier of goods, usually the manufacturer, is responsible for optimizing the inventory held by a distributor. Definition
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work in progress (WIP)
Work in progress (WIP), also called work in process, is inventory that has begun the manufacturing process and is no longer included in raw materials inventory but is not yet a completed product. Definition
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advanced shipping notice (ASN)
Advanced shipping notice (ASN) is a document that provides detailed information about a pending delivery. The purpose of an ASN is to notify the customer when shipping will occur and provide physical characteristics about the shipment so the customer... Definition
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supply chain sustainability
Supply chain sustainability is based on the principle that socially responsible products and practices are not only good for the environment, but are important for long-term profitability. Definition
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supply chain management (SCM)
Supply chain management (SCM) is the oversight of materials, information, and finances as they move in a process from supplier to manufacturer to wholesaler to retailer to consumer. Supply chain management involves coordinating and integrating these ... Definition
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3PL (third-party logistics)
In business, 3PL has a broad meaning that can be applied to any service contract that involves storing or shipping things. Definition
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warehouse management system (WMS)
A warehouse management system (WMS) is a software application that supports the day-to-day operations in a warehouse. Definition
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demand flow scheduling system
A demand flow scheduling system is a software product designed to optimize demand-based manufacturing practices. (Continued) Definition
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Video: Best practices for facing today's supply chain management challenges
In this video from the 2010 CSCMP global conference, Dr. Robert Lieb outlined some of the challenges facing today's supply chain management professionals. Video
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Deciphering supply chain management software
SCM has evolved from related but disconnected applications into a tightly woven tool set focused on planning, execution and analytics. News
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Ripe with opportunity, global supply chain also brings substantial risk
While there can be cost efficiencies from outsourcing to global suppliers, manufacturers should carefully evaluate supply chain risks from manmade and natural disruptions. News
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Right product compliance software crucial for green manufacturing
Green manufacturing goes deeper than reporting with the right tools for tracking environmental compliance across the supply chain. News
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Finding S&OP tool for manufacturing takes work, patience, experts say
In keeping with the growing complexity of business, companies are moving beyond Microsoft Excel to tap the what-if capabilities of specialized and ERP-based S&OP tools. News
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ERP or best-of-breed procurement software? Five questions to ask
Deciding between ERP and best-of-breed procurement software can be a tough challenge for manufacturers. Asking the right questions can make things easier, according to experts. News
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vendor-managed inventory (VMI)
Vendor-managed inventory (VMI) is an inventory management technique in which a supplier of goods, usually the manufacturer, is responsible for optimizing the inventory held by a distributor. Definition
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Implementing supply chain management abroad raises tricky issues
Introducing SCM software to manufacturing facilities in developing countries is no small task. Industry experts offer their advice for dealing with technological and cultural barriers. News
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work in progress (WIP)
Work in progress (WIP), also called work in process, is inventory that has begun the manufacturing process and is no longer included in raw materials inventory but is not yet a completed product. Definition
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advanced shipping notice (ASN)
Advanced shipping notice (ASN) is a document that provides detailed information about a pending delivery. The purpose of an ASN is to notify the customer when shipping will occur and provide physical characteristics about the shipment so the customer... Definition
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Getting the most out of demand-driven supply chain technology
Fueled by technology such as demand signal repositories and POS, the demand-driven supply chain can respond quickly and effectively to customer demand. News
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About Supply chain management software selection for manufacturers
Find out how to compare supply chain management (SCM) software capabilities from ERP software providers to best-of-breed SCM software. Also learn how ERP buying decisions impact warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS), supply chain planning and production management.