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Improve Truck Freight Carrier Productivity and Cost-Effectiveness with Mobility Technology

By: Zebra Technologies | February 9, 2012

In today’s tough business conditions, over-the-road freight carriers are looking for ways to increase productivity, decrease operating expenses, and retain customers. As many businesses have already discovered, mobility technology delivers exceptional benefits to a wide range of operations. When deployed to truck freight carriers, handheld computers, networking, RFID technology and mobile thermal printers are proven productivity enhancers. Download this white paper to learn key considerations when selecting mobility solutions, and how mobility-enabled operations can improve freight trucking efficiency, reduce operating expenses, and boost customer satisfaction.

Major Auto Manufacturer Controls Labor Costs and Improves Workforce Productivity with Kronos

By: Kronos | February 3, 2012

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. – Manufacturing Division (MMNA – Mfg.) is an automotive assembly operation located in Normal, Ill. MMNA – Mfg. is the only Mitsubishi Motors passenger car assembly plant in North America, with a current production capacity of 135,000 vehicles per year.

White Paper: Maritime Transportation Security Act - Tips & Updates

By: ADT | January 10, 2012

Remain informed about adjustments to MTSA and learn how the program continues to evolve. This paper provides regulatory updates on MTSA and information about Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC™). Find out about new challenges, including harmonization with CFATS as well as practical tips for compliance.

Plan In Perfect Sync

By: SAS | September 28, 2011

Some companies have gotten away from putting thesales and marketing perspective into executive sales and operations planning(ES&OP); however, this is risky business in today’s economy. This paperexplores the root causes of ES&OP challenges and provides a case study thatdetails how one market-driven company has been able to successfully sensedemand signals and shape future demand for over five years. It also outlines aclear path to optimized, market-driven ES&OP that enables companies tosense demand signals and changes almost instantly and align their supply chainfaster to respond swiftly to fluctuations in demand.

Maximize ERP Value with Inventory Optimization

By: SAS | September 27, 2011

This white paper describes why running an inventory optimization solution with already-installed ERP/SCM systems can enable organizations to operate profitably within new market dynamics. The paper also shows how SAS® solutions provide visibility at various organizational levels to help monitor, track, alert and optimize. Key benefits covered include reducing inventory holding, ordering and backorder penalty costs; calculating optimal inventory replenishment policies; and developing better replenishment strategies for fast-moving items. In addition, the paper mentions benefits such as basing finished goods distribution strategies on information from all distribution systems across the enterprise and aligning finished goods strategies by sharing data with all distribution professionals.