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Infosys' supply chain experts discuss the trends, best practices and challenges of Supply Chain Management. Read what they have to say and join the discussion.

Create an ‘Insight-driven Enterprise’ to Stay on Top

A global supply chain will realize its potential only if companies can manage complexity and mitigate risks across the supply chain network.

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End-to-end Ordering Process Powered by SOA

Companies should use a Business to Business (B2B) e-commerce network to achieve the flexibility provided by Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA). According to Infosys’ experts, SOA helps companies change applications to suit future business... requirements. Our experts discuss the challenges in the end-to-end ordering process of the high-tech industry. They demonstrate how a B2B e-commerce solution can realize benefits of an enhanced purchasing process, superior user interface, improved system performance, and an agile and scalable system architecture.

 

Published with the permission of Supply Chain Management Review.

3PLs, Prepare for a Makeover

Third Party Logistics providers (3PLs) can leverage IT force multipliers and multi-tenancy features of a Warehouse Management System (WMS) to rapidly move up the value chain.

Is your WMS Revenue-oriented?

Warehouse Management System (WMS) software must account for different types of costs for the warehousing tasks undertaken or the space utilized to capture revenue-related information.

Supply Chains Powered by Best Practices in Energy

Infosys' expert draws an analogy between the energy sector and supply chain management to develop a best-in-class supply chain.

Can you Spot your Supply Chain Risks?

A better understanding of the relationship between a financial supply chain and a product supply chain can help companies mitigate supply chain risks during a recession.

Accurate Forecasting through Placing and Pacing

Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies can enhance customer loyalty by producing products and placing them at the right distribution center at the right time. They must ensure that products are shipped to the right store and made available on the... right shelf. The accuracy of demand forecasting depends on placing and pacing: matching demand forecasting with the right shipping location and allocating weekly demand to a daily level. Infosys’ experts propose innovative approaches to improve demand forecast accuracy.

Published with the permission of Supplychainbrain.com

The Environment has a Stake in your Business Growth

Consumer Packaged Goods companies can sustain their growth only when they enhance their energy productivity. They can increase output by taking proactive steps in the area of energy efficiency.

 

Reproduced with the permission of Consumergoods.com

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Find the “right” Contract Lifecycle Management strategy

Enterprises could build or lose significant savings through contract management. As an integral part of managing overall spend, contract management can be the link between strategy and execution that makes all... the difference. Join the discussion where Infosys' experts share their perspectives on the benefits and implementation of the 'right' strategy to help you address issues while leveraging contracts across the enterprise.

Can supply chain application integration be simplified?

The integration of applications across an organization's supply chain can be carried out either by deploying a best-of-breed solution or employing a customized ERP implementation. Which route can benefit your company more?

Can demand drive your supply chain?

How can consumer goods and hi-tech companies address the supply chain challenges of fluctuating demand? By transforming into demand-driven enterprises. Further, a decision-support system can help realize benefits... across demand management and planning, leading to higher customer satisfaction.

Profit from your warehouse through WMS consolidation

Warehouse management has become integral to the success of an organization's supply chain initiatives. Our experts explore the various aspects of warehouse consolidation and management to ensure the overall profitability of organizations.

For a sustainable supply chain, go green

Supply chain sustainability is one of the top priorities of global organizations due to stringent regulations, persistent media and academic attention, and increasing shareholder and customer expectations. In a series... of blogs, our experts discuss how companies can reduce their carbon footprint and ensure environmental compliance.

Understand your cost management landscape better

Limited visibility into an organization's spending in diverse buying categories makes the creation of cost-saving strategies challenging. Discover ways to approach enterprise cost management, to increase spend visibility and redefine procurement strategies.

Beat the recession by improving your supply chain

Making an investment in the transformation of your supply chain is critical to ensure the profitability and growth of your company - especially during a downturn. Technology and streamlined processes will not only bolster... you through these hard times, but also enhance efficiency in the long term.

Lessons in accurate forecasting

Demand forecasting is one of the top priorities involving supply chain management. Accurate forecasting reinvigorates demand and supply chain planning. Companies must adopt a holistic forecasting system that provides... statistical rigor and simulation capabilities, and regulates its models to suit changing business requirements. Infosys' experts blog on a forecasting system and discuss implementation challenges.

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