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White Papers
This white paper takes a look at the differences between online (SaaS) and traditional software including implementations, total cost of ownership, security and scalability. A recent Forrester Research report outlined that Fifty-six percent of businesses surveyed reported either using or were interested in using an Online (SaaS) offering for CRM, ERP or other major business management systems. This report outlines what type of distribution company should be looking at an Online solution.
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It is not so very long ago that most companies made decisions based on analyzing traditional reports from their ERP applications and making experienced guesses. The addition of modern Key Performance Indicator (KPI) analysis tools and integration of 'data warehouses' containing ERP information have allowed companies to create Business Intelligence (BI) environments that provide greater insight for better and more accurate decision making. This white paper explores how to make this information available to allow optimal decision making for your business and presents six strategies for BI success.
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Many IT development initiatives now focus on linking systems, applications and databases to create new views of the existing business and to make new ways of doing business possible. Integration solutions require considerably more flexibility than ERP, CRM and other prefabricated applications. When you select an integration solution the only thing you do know is that there is no way of telling what systems, applications and databases will need to be integrated in the future. This white paper explores supply chain integration strategies and gives a common business scenario example.
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The distribution of counterfeit medicine is one of the pharmaceutical industry's biggest threats. It is believed that 7% of all medicines world-wide are counterfeit. The figures become even more shocking on a regional basis, with 40% in South America and nearly 70% in West Africa. This is rapidly becoming far more of a health problem than it is an economical problem. This white paper explores the ramification of technology on this problem.
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This white paper concentrates on IT's contribution to Supply Chain Execution and Management. Most companies, for better or for worse, have implemented software solutions to help automate their supply chain processes over the last twenty years. Invariably, these systems have had a massive impact on how companies operate, both internally and with their suppliers and customers. Business processes, expectation levels and system requirements are likely to have changed significantly and in five years time, they are sure to have changed again.
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The delivery of digital content is an emerging and rapidly changing technology that is working hard to find its place in the overall publishing industry. While not exactly taking the consumer market by storm, digital content has established a significant place in the education and reference market. For most publishers, digital content is an important new route to market, This white paper explores the key question – is it going to reduce market value or deliver significant incremental value?
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No matter what business you're in, the days of managing your supply chain from the back-office are over. Today's successful companies understand that a lean, efficient supply chain maximizes revenue and helps stimulate growth – and the top executives at these companies aren't afraid to wield their supply chains like competitive weapons in the boardroom. This white paper explores several real live company examples of leveraging efficiencies in their businesses.
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The pharmaceutical industry is highly competitive, regulated and in a permanent state of change. Customers demand instant attention, while suppliers require comprehensive leading-edge services with regard to their products. Regulatory authorities such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration require that the industry keep up-to-date with regulations, following them to the letter. This white paper addresses current trends and technologies.
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