Sunday, January 18, 2009

Free Research Report: Achieving Order-to-Delivery Excellence: Demand Management in Discrete Industries

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Achieving Order-to-Delivery Excellence: Demand Management in Discrete Industries

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"Achieving Order-to-Delivery Excellence: Demand Management in Discrete Industries"

Find out why discrete manufacturers need to refocus their attention towards order-to-delivery excellence as a driver for demand management rather than just concentrating on traditional statistical forecasting.

While the majority of discrete manufacturers indicate that they have had a focused demand management program in place, recent Aberdeen Group research finds that these companies may need to refocus their attention towards order-to-delivery excellence as a driver for demand management rather than just concentrating on statistical forecasting. Aspects that companies should focus on include external collaboration, customer level forecasting, and integration with order management.

In their study, Aberdeen found that firms rated as 'best in class' in demand management are:

  • Three-times more likely to have a single view of demand with multiple views as inputs.
  • 2.5-times more likely to integrate order management tightly with the demand planning process.
  • Twice as likely to segment demand forecasts based on key product-customer characteristics.
  • Three-times more likely to allocate forecasts down to the SKU level.
In this report, you can view the results and the recommended actions that manufacturers can take to improve their performance. The report will also help you assess your business processes, organization, data and technology to see where your company stands in demand management maturity.

Published by: Aberdeen Group; Presented by: Infor

Geographic Eligibility: USA, Canada

Publisher: Infor

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Tags: driver, forecast, on demand, on demand software,

Free White Paper: Insights on Subprime Auto Financing

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Insights on Subprime Auto Financing

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"Insights on Subprime Auto Financing"

Are subprime auto lenders insulated from the hard times being experienced by the subprime mortgage market--or should they fasten their seatbelts?

This white paper discusses the impact of the subprime lending market on the auto industry. It will highlight 6 automotive lending trends and tackle some of the influences on consumers driven by the lending market.

Geographic Eligibility: USA

Publisher: Equifax

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Tags: auto parts, automotive, consumer, finance, lending, market, marketing, mortgage, seatbelts,

Free Strategy Guide: Extending the Lean Enterprise

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Extending the Lean Enterprise

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"Extending the Lean Enterprise"

Learn what the Aberdeen Group has identified as the key strategies to extend the Lean enterprise, manage performance and leverage technology.

Enterprises of all types, from Tier 1 auto suppliers, to food and beverage manufacturers, and even to healthcare services firms, are focusing on Lean to reduce overall operating costs. Based on the survey responses of over 300 manufacturing and service industry professionals, Aberdeen has identified specific strategies to deploy at every stage along the Lean journey.

Read this Guide and be ready to implement these best practices strategies in:

  • Extending the Lean enterprise
  • Managing Lean expertise and education within an organization
  • Managing performance across operations
  • Effectively leveraging technology
The deployment of these best practices show demonstrable performance benefits and should be leveraged when implementing and extending Lean within your organization.

Published by: Aberdeen Group; Presented by: Infor

Geographic Eligibility: USA, Canada

Publisher: Infor

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Tags: auto parts, beverage,

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Free OverDrive Magazine

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Overdrive

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Overdrive is the leading trucking magazine for professional owners and drivers.

Overdrive serves primarily commercial truck owner-operators and small fleet owners, as well as company drivers. Our editorial focus helps owner-operators and small fleet owners be successful in managing businesses.

Geographic Eligibility: USA

Publisher: Randall-Reilly Publishing Company

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Transportista: la única publicación de la industria de los camiones distribuida a nivel nacional que se dirige exclusivamente a los camioneros hispanos.

Transportista se distribuye en las 1,100 paradas de camiones y plazas de viaje que son miembros de NATSO y que se extienden de costa a costa. Junto a los articulos ganadores de premios de Truckers News adaptados a la perspectiva de sus lectores, Transportista incluye articulos originales que reflejan las esperanzas y realidades de los choferes hispanos.

Geographic Eligibility: USA

Publisher: Randall-Reilly Publishing Company

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Free Automotive Fleet Magazine

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Automotive Fleet is edited to serve those performing the managing function for car, light and medium truck/van fleets.

Vocational areas are commercial, government, leasing, utility, rental, police and taxi. Editorial reporting includes fleet management, purchasing, operations remarketing, safety, maintenance, industry news and statistics.

Geographic Eligibility: USA

Publisher: Bobit Business Media

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Free Tire Business Magazine

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Published bi-weekly, Tire Business provides information for independent tire dealers including wholesalers and retreaders.

The publication is qualified to independent tire dealers only, and is also written for others involved in the manufacturer, sale and distribution of tires and related products, services and equipment. The focus is on automotive service, including new products and equipment, trends and specific opportunities that exist for independent tire dealers as well as managing the service operation. Other areas covered are retreading, scrap tire disposal, wheels, and industry events.

Geographic Eligibility: USA

Publisher: Crain Communications, Inc.

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