Best Practices to Reduce International Freight Costs
The drive to capture the business benefits of low cost country sourcing has far out-paced the processes and systems needed to efficiently manage the global supply chain. Most importers do not have a formal solution to manage international transportation...
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30 March 2010
Trade Agreement Best Practices Benchmark Report
Free Trade Agreements are increasingly popular among global companies searching for ways to reduce costs and remain competitive. But the intricacies of FTAs are complicated. To successfully benefit from the full potential that FTAs offer, companies must...
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30 March 2010
Web TV Debate: Supply Chain Visibility
A record number of supply chain professionals tuned in to our latest web TV debate on Supply Chain Visibility and it is now available for you to view online.
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05 February 2010
Cutting cost, securing trust: sustainability, a new report
Oracle recently conducted a survey of 50 UK businesses, in which 92% said sustainability remains a business priority: it is an important process for cutting costs, minimising supply chain risk and securing trust among customers, investors and employees....
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22 July 2009
Your chance to see our Web TV debate
A record number of supply chain professionals tuned in to our latest web TV debate on Sales and Operations Planning and it is now available for you to view online.
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14 July 2009
Oracle - A report from the Economist Intelligence Unit
The Demand-driven supply chain: a holistic approach’: apply the full array of leverage at your disposal to shape and manage demand to maximise profits
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09 February 2009
Strategix - Improving supply chain efficiency in a tightening economy
Margins are going south. Customer expectations are heading north. Supply chains are becoming ever more global and complex and the dark cloud of recession looms over everything.
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18 November 2008
Oracle - The Science of Sustainability
The Science of Sustainability: insights from purchasing and supply directors at leading companies such as DHL Logistics, Zara, Kimberly-Clark and over 50 others.
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29 September 2008
Oracle - The path to a truly sustainable supply chain
Today, environmental issues dominate boardroom discussions. This is highlighted in an industry survey for Oracle, based on interviews with supply chain professionals from major UK businesses, which reveals that sustainability comes above all other...
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12 September 2008
Kewill - Filtering Complexity
The traditional linear supply chain has had its day - the complications of global trade, the multitude of potential sales channels and growing customer choice have all contributed to its demise. ...
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12 September 2008
Kewill Green Logistics Survey
Despite many companies’ avowed commitment to ‘greening’ their logistics operations, it seems that most expect their sub-contractors to pick up the bill.
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12 September 2008
Oracle - Global supply chains: Understanding risks and rewards
This Economist Intelligence Unit briefing paper on ŒGlobal supply chains:
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21 April 2008
Oracle - Transportation Management for Process Manufacturing
Oracle Transportation Management delivers special value to the process manufacturing industry by combining broad logistics capabilities with the deep transportation management functionality necessary for today’s single- and multimode, multibusiness...
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19 March 2008
Oracle - Transportation Management for Consumer Packaged Goods
Oracle Transportation Management delivers special value to the consumer packaged goods industry by combining broad logistics capabilities with the deep transportation management functionality necessary for today’s single- and multimode, multibusiness...
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19 March 2008
Oracle and Demantra - Demantra Deduction & Settlement
Matching deductions can be a nightmare when tracking down deal terms, invoices, tear sheets, and other key information, which is often kept in different places.
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19 March 2008