Strategies for Being Demand Driven in a Globalized Economy

Process manufacturers across Food & Beverage, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Specialty Chemical and Life Sciences industries are facing significant challenges with respect to rising supply chain costs and customer service requests. This Aberdeen research report focuses on current demand management capabilities and examines how Process manufacturers must increase responsibilities to deal with demand fluctuations in unstable markets. Many Process manufacturers have concerns regarding the ability to drive volumes in accordance with previously established plans, as well as with maximizing the utilization of assets. Some strategic actions in response to these pressures include: Internal collaboration processes Customer level forecasting External collaboration Statistical forecasting Published by: Aberdeen Group; Presented by: Infor Request Free!

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z/Journal

z/Journal is the only independent magazine dedicated solely to IT professionals in organizations using IBM mainframe computer systems (e.g. System z, S/390). Request Free!

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15-Minute Guide to Elevating the Customer Experience Through Statements

It examines the features that make an effective statement from the customer perspective and how better statements can vastly improve the way businesses communicate with their customers. Request Free!

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Managing Cash Flow in Times of Crisis

Get answers to these key questions: How can I protect the health of my commercial cash flows? How can I gain better visibility into sources and uses of cash? And how can I increase control over my global cash balances? Request Free!

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The Role of Open Source in Data Integration

Most data integration processes have seen limited automation over the past decade despite many technology advances. At the same time, data integration has become a top priority for all IT organizations. This technology report by Industry Analyst Mark Madsen will help you understand what data integration is. It highlights the benefits of open source for data integration and provides a series of recommendations to make the integration job easier, repeatable and more productive. Read this technology report now and learn: Why it is important to differentiate between analytic data integration and operational data integration Where and why to use open source for data integration Why and how hand coded data integration should be discouraged How to use the right model for each problem This report is meant to be used as a practical guide for all IT professionals who implement data integration projects and need to decide whether or not to consider open source as an option. Written by: Third Nature Request Free!

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Alternative Business VoIP Systems – Hosted vs. IP PBX

When considering an imminent transition from either Centrex service or a Key system / PBX product to a state-of-the-art Hosted IP or IP PBX telephony solution for your company, download the FREE in-depth guide to get a full scope of: Total Cost of Ownership Pricing & Benefits Scalability Disaster Recovery PBX Vendor Support And More . . . Prepared by New Global Telecom; Sponsored by VoIP-News. Request Free!

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Walls & Ceilings

We cover all aspects of the industry: drywall, lath and plaster, stucco, ceilings and acoustics, exterior insulation finish systems (EIFS), fireproofing, metal framing and architectural decorative ornamentation, insulation, windows/doors, trims/moldings, spray textures and paints. Request Free!

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The Embedded Processor for an Embedded World

The Intel® EP80579 Integrated Processor is an Intel architecture based System-on-a-chip (SoC) processor that is specifically designed to meet the challenging requirements of embedded markets.

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Designing an SMB Multi-Service Security Gateway Off-the-Shelf Building Blocks Accelerate Security Gateway Development

Despite the best efforts of security professionals, IT managers are extremely anxious about securing emails and internet downloads, curtailing hacker attempts and managing devices. Providing relief on these issues, equipment manufacturers are developing security routers that consolidate routing and multiple security functions and eliminate the need for several devices. These devices need to be low cost, easy to use and effective against many types of potential security breaches.

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Nettop Platform for 2008

This white paper provides a guideline for building a nettop platform for the worldwide sub-entry market segment using the Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF with the Intel® Atom™ processor 200 series.

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