Resources

The purpose of this paper is to provide a framework that brings together the most relevant factors in the context of supply chain differentiation.

“The Seven Principles of Supply Chain Management” provides a clear and compelling case for excellence in supply chain management. The insights provided here remain remarkably fresh even ten years after its original published date.

The importance of international supply chains is apparent, as 48% of companies now do business in more than 50 countries, however, growing complexities make it difficult to manage supply chains. Download this eBook to learn three capabilities for attaining global supply chain visibility.

Discover the top strategic advantages and motivators of deploying SCM processes in the cloud and gain valuable insights from global supply chain leaders on their attitudes and future plans for SCM cloud solutions.

For shippers, planning for the unexpected is imperative, but the right ingredients are also necessary.

Digital platforms will become increasingly important in the logistics industry, allowing small companies to have a global reach and compete with the sector’s established giants.

Gartner's first Women in Supply Chain Survey, conducted with AWESOME, an executive women's leadership group, compares the representation of women in supply chain leadership roles, it also identifies practices that are increasing the engagement with and success of women in supply chain organizations.

This whitepaper, the first from the Supply Chain Management: Beyond the Horizon project, reviews the research findings on current supply chain sustainability practices as well as the methods for implementing improved sustainability practices.

Demand-driven is not a new concept, but there is a clearer focus on customer demand in realtime, it is a transformational strategy because it changes the way organizations think about the marketplace.

Redefining Supply Chain Automation in the Age of Digital Technology: North America Report - The online survey asked IT and operations personnel in the manufacturing, retail, transportation and wholesale market segments to share their insights and business plans over the next five years, in light of a rapidly changing industry.

Demand for cotton increases every year but the price tag for its production is rarely seen in the shops, the damaging consequences of growing cotton are felt in the fields, by the farmers and families that produce it.

The development of a new generation of large commercial airships is creating interest worldwide, and air cargo demand has been growing rapidly for the past three decades, despite the rising costs of operating jet aircraft and the increasing recognition of adverse environmental impacts of jet aircraft.

Interpublic Group of Companies (IPG) needed a more accurate view into cash balances within its worldwide operations; the global leader in modern marketing chose OpenText SWIFT Service Bureau.

Study and report by Amber Road’s Global Trade Academy.

IDC Manufacturing Insights recently conducted a worldwide study on behalf of OpenText; the objective, understand the role B2B technologies can play in today's manufacturing organizations and to evaluate the impact on their supply chain processes.

Digital isn't just driving e-Commerce... it’s getting shoppers into stores, and the digital influence doesn’t end at the entrance to the store either.

Cloud users are convinced that cloud computing will significantly push the topic of big data, as the technology is an enabler of big data; merging data from different sources and then being able to evaluate them across companies – the cloud is perfect for this.

The 2016 20th Annual Third Party Logistics Study shows continued collaborative and positive relationships between shippers and third-party logistics providers, which have been developing since the study began 20 years ago.

Initially adopted in 1914, the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) is generally considered the most important international treaty concerning the safety of merchant ships.

China’s dominance as the world’s top country for sourcing hasn’t swayed under the pressures that have been the topic of discussion in the boardroom, on the campaign trail, around the dining room table, or during trade negotiations in nearly every country around the world.