Materiały reklamoweMaximizing book sales through e-CommerceThe Publishing industry is modernizing rapidly. Traditional methods of putting books into the hands of customers are rapidly being overtaken by the consumer’s firm acceptance of the internet. It is no longer a question of if it happens - the Internet revolution has happened and it is still growing and evolving. Publishers need the right systems in place to maximize the potential and drive profitability as the competition heats up. Let’s be honest – the market isn’t going to sit around and wait for publishers to catch up.
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Winning supply chain strategies for paper merchants and distributorsThe recurring theme for all involved in the paper industry is heightened competition, overcapacity and low margins. Industry size and scale is increasingly important for profitability, while at the same time preserving the best of local service and brands. It is the players who work smarter, more efficiently and who can broaden their services, products and customer value in these difficult times that will ultimately succeed. This white paper will tell you how to be competitive in the paper merchants industry.
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Using EAI software to achieve best business practice in system and process integrationMany 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 systems require 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 demonstrates how EAI software can be used in a simple business scenario to link disconnected systems both within and between companies.
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Delivering supply chain excellenceThe proliferation of IT systems has transformed the face of business. There is very little in terms of the operational processes within an enterprise that is not affected by IT. If there is a definable process, there is an IT solution that can automate it. This white paper concentrates on IT’s contribution to Supply Chain Execution and Management. IT 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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Delivering digital content in the publishing industryThe 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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Download competitive supply chain white paperStreamlining your supply chain can boost revenue, reduce costs and help to grow your business. 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 life company examples of leveraging supply chain efficiencies.
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Winning IT strategies for publishers and book distributorsThe modern publishing industry is rapidly evolving. Print-on-demand technology is transforming printing and distribution models. Electronic books are growing in popularity. Supermarkets are major retailers of books, affecting trading terms and pushing the industry to utilize sophisticated supply chain technologies such as RFID and EDI. ONIX compliance and 13-digit ISBN require publishers and distributors to re-assess their systems’ capabilities. This white paper addresses current trends and technologies.
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Traceability in the pharmaceutical supply chainThe 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 how IT solutions are helping pharmaceutical companies tackle the problem and turn around a situation that could, left un-checked, end up being a global disaster.
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Demand-driven manufacturing and the Theory of ContstraintsDemand-driven manufacturing and the Theory of Constraints (TOC, also known as constraint management) are often referred to, but what do they mean for your business? How can your manufacturing operations achieve success by using these ideas? How can an IT solution that supports demand-driven manufacturing and TOC benefit a company? This white paper presents the ideas behind demand-driven manufacturing and highlights some of the advantages to be gained from business software that makes these ideas a reality.
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Make the right decisions with Business IntelligenceIt 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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Improve profitability with an efficient financial management processA financial management system can automate accounting and financial reporting to suit your changing business needs. It can process all customer and supplier accounting and act as an efficient, integrated tool to streamline payments. No matter the size of your organization, financial software keeps track of day-to-day financial details and can act as a valuable resource in terms of planning and decision-making. This white paper discusses how financial management software can help you recognize areas of improvement in your current business and how you can use this information to offer better added value and services to your customers.
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Gain a competitive edge with an efficient Business Intelligence processBusiness intelligence is the key to making successful management decisions. Increased global competition, pricing pressure and the need to rationalize resources have made business and operational measurement vital on all levels in a company. Efficient planning and analysis capabilities can favorably impact almost any area of your business, ranging from top management decision taking, key performance indicators (KPIs) and ROI calculations, to improved business partner performance overviews, competitiveness analysis and internal efficiency control. Business intelligence and data warehousing tools are no longer only for the exclusive use of financial controllers. The white paper discusses how these tools can be used across company divisions, giving a correct, relevant and efficient overview of information that covers all areas of responsibility.
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