WHITE PAPER - Between 25% and 50% of most companies’ revenue goes toward purchasing goods and services, so the ability to keep these costs down is paramount. Applying strategic sourcing methodologies to pinpoint spend categories and select qualified suppliers allows organizations to reduce expenses and positively impact the bottom line.
Posted: April 27, 2012 | Published: December 31, 2009


Topics:  Contract Management | Spend Management | Supplier Management | Supplier Relationship Management | Supply Chain Collaboration | Supply Chain Execution | Supply Chain Integration | Supply Chain Management

WHITE PAPER - Explore new thinking on how to manage the increasing complexity of today's supply chains – and how leading companies are evolving their approach to encompass multitier business networks enabled by electronic data exchange. They are jettisoning traditional EDI for simpler, more affordable automation techniques.
Posted: April 27, 2012 | Published: August 31, 2010


Topics:  B2B Integration | B2B Integration Software | EDI | Supplier Management | Supplier Relationship Management | Supply Chain Collaboration | Supply Chain Management

WHITE PAPER - How well-versed are you in the three key areas of contract lifecycle management (CLM) that will give you the visibility to control your contracts and comply with regulations? Take this quick quiz to determine your contract competency and understand whether a CLM solution would benefit your organization.
Posted: April 27, 2012 | Published: June 30, 2011


Topics:  Contract Management | Contract Management Software | Procurement | Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance | Supplier Relationship Management | Supply Chain Management

WHITE PAPER - Businesses are seeking to increase bottom-line cost savings through sourcing and procurement functions. To generate value, forward-looking organizations are strengthening supplier relationships and  making procurement a more strategic focus in the organization.
Posted: April 26, 2012 | Published: April 26, 2012


Topics:  Financial Management | Financial Reporting | Procurement | Supplier Management | Supplier Relationship Management | Supply Chain Management

WHITE PAPER - Read this report from procurement analyst firm Ardent Partners to learn the nuances of supplier Information Management, supplier performance management, and supplier risk management. Hear how each of these supplier management principles play a key role in mitigating risk and getting the most out of your supply base.
Posted: April 22, 2012 | Published: December 31, 2011


Topics:  Procurement | Supplier Management | Supplier Relationship Management | Supply Chain Collaboration | Supply Chain Management

WHITE PAPER - Many procurement organizations struggle to meet savings goals with an overworked staff using time-consuming, manual processes or outdated systems. Read this paper to learn how to better collaborate with key stakeholders, qualify suppliers, ensure a competitive bidding process, and negotiate contract terms with suppliers.
Posted: April 22, 2012 | Published: May 31, 2011


Topics:  Contract Management | Procurement | SAP (Product) | Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance | Supplier Management | Supplier Relationship Management | Supply Chain Collaboration | Supply Chain Execution | Supply Chain Management

WHITE PAPER - Read this paper to learn three ways your company can get the most out of its contracts by ensuring that the agreements you enter into are low in risk and that contractual terms are being observed and met.
Posted: April 22, 2012 | Published: April 30, 2011


Topics:  Auditing (Finance) | Business Process Automation | Business Process Automation Software | Contract Management | Contract Management Software | Risk Management | SAP (Product) | Supplier Relationship Management

WHITE PAPER - This report draws on American Shipper's benchmarking series and highlights actionable best practices for professionals involved in global supply chain management. This includes suggestions for improving processes, addressing technology, and ultimately delivering better results. 
Posted: April 22, 2012 | Published: December 31, 2011


Topics:  ERP | Logistics Outsourcing Services | Master Data Management | Supplier Relationship Management | Supply Chain Execution | Supply Chain Management | Transportation Management | Transportation Management Software

WHITE PAPER - Read this article to discover the three supplier management initiatives that have helped market-leading procurement organizations drive innovation, increase productivity and mitigate risk.
Posted: April 21, 2012 | Published: March 31, 2012


Topics:  Procurement | Supplier Management | Supplier Relationship Management | Supply Chain Execution | Supply Chain Intelligence | Supply Chain Management

WHITE PAPER - This independent research report presents a comprehensive, industry-wide view into what is happening in the world of procurement today by drawing on the experience, performance and perspective of nearly 250 procurement executives.
Posted: April 20, 2012 | Published: July 31, 2011


Topics:  Procurement | Supplier Management | Supplier Relationship Management | Supply Chain Automation | Supply Chain Collaboration | Supply Chain Event Management | Supply Chain Event Management Software | Supply Chain Execution | Supply Chain Integration | Supply Chain Intelligence | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chain Software | Supply Chains

WHITE PAPER - Cloud platforms represent a radical shift in how companies exchange information with one another across global supply chain networks. Read this white paper to learn how the cloud is enabling manufacturers and suppliers to become agile and more efficient than ever.
Posted: February 27, 2012 | Published: February 24, 2012


Topics:  Cloud Computing | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Industry Organizations | Manufacturing Systems | Supplier Relationship Management | Supply Chain Collaboration | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chain Software | Supply Chains

WHITE PAPER - In this Aberdeen Group survey, learn how the increased number of suppliers, customers, carriers, and countries is changing the importance of collaboration between all parties in a global supply chain. Discover why companies are focusing heavily on increasing supply chain visibility and get tips on how to gain better insight into your supply chain.
Posted: February 27, 2012 | Published: January 1, 2011


Topics:  ERP | Supplier Management | Supplier Relationship Management | Supply Chain Collaboration | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chain Software | Supply Chains

WHITE PAPER - Today’s global supply chains are marked by lack of visibility and long decision-making times that make it difficult to plan and execute with the speed and precision required by today's volatile markets. This paper explains how to establish a highly collaborative, demand-driven planning process that will help you overcome these modern challenges.
Posted: February 6, 2012 | Published: September 30, 2011


Topics:  Demand Chains | Demand Flow Scheduling Systems | Inventory Management | Inventory Management Software | Supplier Relationship Management | Supply Chain Collaboration | Supply Chain Integration | Supply Chain Intelligence | Supply Chain Management

WHITE PAPER - Organisations need to start getting to grips with imminent changes to the supplier landscape; that way, they will be ready to move if and when the time is right.
Posted: October 21, 2011 | Published: August 5, 2010


Topics:  Outsourcing | Supplier Management | Supplier Relationship Management

WHITE PAPER - CPG companies are discovering that high product volume sales come at the expense of extreme data complexity. Companies struggle to maintain open lines of communication with retail customers and distributors trying to manage the flow of product. Learn how CPG companies deliver BI to business managers to better manage fluctuating product demand.
Posted: January 5, 2011 | Published: January 5, 2011


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Consumer Packaged Goods Industry | Data Management | Information Management | SAP (Product) | Supplier Relationship Management | Supply Chain Collaboration | Supply Chain Intelligence | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chains | Value Chain Management | Value Chains