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White Paper: Our Procurement Customers average annual freight bill savings of 12% (with a record savings of 32% -- see cases below). In the depths of a recession, you are looking for ways to reduce costs -- Transportation Procurement is a prime opportunity. You can join our customers in achieving outstanding... more

White Paper: 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 yet technology holds the key to containing... more

White Paper: When the economic outlook is good, most executives focus on growing sales. It's only natural. But when the economy slows and times get tough, the focus inevitably shifts. Most executives turn inward to reassess business operations, as they face hard choices on how to manage the... more

White Paper: The benefits of e-procurement software have been well documented. In the 20 years since these solutions first appeared on the market, studies have repeatedly shown that e-procurement systems not only yield a high return on investment, they also reinforce good corporate governance.  A new... more

White Paper: In September 2008, Supply Chain Management Review surveyed supply chain executives on behalf of Sourcing Interests Group (SIG), an association of outsourcing and strategic sourcing professionals, to learn more about issues, challenges and future trends in supply chain operations. (A detailed... more

White Paper: As changes to the global marketplace have threatened its position as a leading low-cost manufacturer, Mexico has re-positioned itself for continued economic growth and prosperity. In this free white paper, learn how the country's manufacturers have neutralized China's threat to its export... more

White Paper: In today's tough business conditions, over-the-road freight carriers are looking for ways to increase productivity, decrease operating expenses, and retain customers. Your customers demand supply chain management solutions that offer reverse logistics and forward/backward traceability. Learn how... more

White Paper: This report from Penn State’s Center for Supply Chain Research explores emerging markets in 41 countries and the political and economic barriers to direct investment in manufacturing operations. The various business risks that influence supply chain risk as a whole are discussed, including risks... more

White Paper: In today's unstable economy, many organizations are finding out that they have inadequate processes to handle demand planning, and traditional methods of predicting demand aren't efficient in a fluctuating market. The paper makes specific recommendations for organizations striving to move up the... more