Inquiries and Insights on Supply Chain Collaboration Ascet Volume 7, September 13, 2005
Now and in the future, inter-enterprise collaboration may be the single best way to increase business performance.
John Matchette, Accenture, M. Andy Seikel, Accenture

 Delivering the Value of Visibility Ascet Volume 7, September 13, 2005
VeriSign, manager of ONS for the EPCglobal Network, helps target business processes and solution architectures using an intelligent, secure data-sharing model.

 Lucent Illuminates the Path To Collaborative Success Ascet Volume 7, September 13, 2005
Through a transition from a vertical to a leveraged environment, Lucent transformed its supply chain network into a profitable, award-winning collaboration with EMS providers.
Jose Mejia, Lucent Technologies

 Lowry Computer Products Ascet Volume 7, September 13, 2005
This high-technology company is a national manufacturer and integrator, providing customers with solutions that are in the vanguard of technology, equipment and industry compliance.

 Managing the Aviation and Defense Supply Chain Ascet Volume 7, September 13, 2005
Improvements in the aviation and defense supply chain have been slow to surface due to the industry’s inherent complexities. New technologies and business processes can help.
Sachin Taparia, Aviall, Inc.

 RFID in the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Ascet Volume 7, September 13, 2005
Sun has created a set of solutions (www.sun.com/software/solutions/ rfid/index.xml) that uses this technology at its best – solving problems such as asset tracking, inventory management and fraud and theft prevention.

 Next-Generation Logistics Networks Ascet Volume 7, September 13, 2005
Next-generation logistics networks create significant increases in supply chain efficiency by transforming transaction processing and cooperative business practices.
Kevin Lynch, Nistevo Corporation

 Supply Chain Services for Aviation And Defense Aftermarket Ascet Volume 7, September 13, 2005
Aviall provides industry-leading aftermarket supply chain management services to the aviation and defense industry. Over 220 OEMs and 18,500 customers throughout the world utilize Aviall for their aviation and defense aftermarket support requirements.
Sachin Taparia, Aviall, Inc.

 On the Map: Location Technology Goes Mainstream Ascet Volume 7, September 13, 2005
Location technology is poised to integrate with mainstream enterprise computing and the range of benefits for business are just beginning to emerge.
Joe Francica, Directions Magazine

 The Leading Transportation Management Network Ascet Volume 7, September 13, 2005
Nistevo is the leading Collaborative Logistics Network for transportation management, a hosted software service that enables manufacturers, retailers, distributors and logistics service providers to view, plan, execute, settle and analyze their inbound and outbound transportation.

 Rebuilding the 21st Century on Demand Ascet Volume 7, September 13, 2005
Demand-driven supply networks are replacing factory-based push supply chains as leading companies learn how customer-centered businesses operate. The change is bigger than you may think.
Kevin O''Marah, AMR Research

 ActivCard: Identity Assurance and Digital Credential Management Ascet Volume 7, September 13, 2005
ActivCard designs, develops and markets complete solutions for secure remote access, single signon, smart card-based enterprise access cards and financial services solutions.

 The Case for PLM Ascet Volume 7, September 13, 2005
Products fail an average of nine out of 10 times; even a small decrease in failure rates can greatly affect a company’s bottom line. Consumer goods manufacturers should look closely at product life cycle management to realize possible profit gains.
Serhat Cicekoglu, Accenture

 Building the Foundation for The Global RFID Ecosystem Ascet Volume 7, September 13, 2005
For over 35 years, Intel Corporation has developed technology that has changed the world. Intel’s chips, boards, systems and software support the most advanced servers, networking and communications products. Today, Intel is accelerating the maturity of RFID and sensor- based solutions through our substantial R&D efforts; intensive collaboration with the broader IT ecosystem; and by providing the essential technology on which the best RFID solutions are built.

 The Smart, Sensor-Based RFID Network Ascet Volume 7, September 13, 2005
Items tagged with sensor-based RFID coupled with new software technology are poised to connect, integrate and expand tracking information across the supply chain network.
George Brody, GlobeRanger Corporation

 Spend Data Management Ascet Volume 6, June 15, 2004
Zycus is the leading provider of spend data management software for global spend analysis, inventory optimization, enterprisewide spend compliance, and control.

 Designing the Standard for a Healthy Supply Chain Ascet Volume 7, September 13, 2005
A consolidated, standardized supply chain streamlines processes, cuts costs and supports improvements in patient safety by collaboratively designing clinical and revenue work processes.
Allison P. Corry, M.H.A., M.B.A., Sisters of Mercy Health System, Gerald R. Ledlow, Ph.D., M.H.A., C.H.E., Sisters of Mercy Health System, Steve Shockley, Sisters of Mercy Health System

 Higher Performance Through RFID in Aerospace and Defense Ascet Volume 7, September 13, 2005
Aerospace and defense companies have been at the forefront of exploiting new technologies that reduce costs and improve performance. Today – with a significant push from the U.S. Department of Defense – they are continuing their tradition of innovation with RFID.
Robert Cushman, Accenture, Joseph Mele, Accenture

 The Leader in Service Parts Planning and Optimization Ascet Volume 1, May 15, 2004
MCA Solutions, through its Service Planning and Optimization Web-based software solution, provides unmatched value for service parts planning and optimization to companies across multiple industries.

 Software for the High-Resolution Supply Chain Ascet Volume 6, June 15, 2004
OAT is the leading provider of integrated EPC software solutions for the High-Resolution Supply Chain™.

 Software for Enterprise Data Collection and RFID Solutions Ascet Volume 6, June 15, 2004
An EPCglobal member, Acsis specializes in real-time mission-critical business process auto-mation, specifically enterprise data collection and RFID solutions.

 Special Interview: Dick Hunter Ascet Volume 6, June 15, 2004
Dick Hunter, master of supply chain at Dell, speaks with ASCET publisher Barry Jacobs about RFID, real-time sales, and how to achieve supply chain excellence.
Dick Hunter, Dell

 Special Interview: Dr. Yossi Sheffi and Dr. Larry Lapide Ascet Volume 6, June 15, 2004
Dr. Yossi Sheffi and Dr. Larry Lapide of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics discuss their multiyear research project on the future of supply chain.
Yossi Sheffi, Ph.D, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Larry Lapide, Ph.D, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

 Spend Analysis 2.0--The Next Frontier Ascet Volume 6, June 15, 2004
The writing is on the wall. The complexity of managing and analyzing spend data is a brewing crisis.
Sandip Maiti, Zycus

 Supply Chain Flexibility Ascet Volume 6, June 15, 2004
Whenever new technology, new terrorist threats, or new world trade economics occur, supply chain networks must be ready to react to the ripple effect.
William Walker, CFPIM, CIRM, Agilent Technologies

 The Battle Between ERP and Best-of-Breed Vendors Ascet Volume 6, June 15, 2004
As the functionality gap between the offerings of ERP and niche vendors tightens, supply chain professionals are faced with a tough decision: Who will win the battle for tomorrow’s high performance supply chain?
Jeffrey Gleason, Accenture, M. Andy Seikel, Accenture

 The EPC Network: Extending the Value of RFID Ascet Volume 6, June 15, 2004
By leveraging RFID and emerging standards around item identification, the EPC Network promises to streamline the supply chain while increasing visibility, accuracy, and communication.
Jon C. Brendsel, VeriSign

 The Wireless Dimension Ascet Volume 6, June 15, 2004
Logistics providers are expected to handle data as delicately as parcels, bringing to the table best-in-class networks and practices for maximum visibility and performance. Wireless technology is core to this vision.
Henry Popplewell, Nextel

 4PL: Off the Drawing Board, On the Job Ascet Volume 6, June 15, 2004
Fourth-party logistics is beyond the talking stages and now presents abundant opportunities for manufacturers and distributors.
Joe E. Couto, Delfour

 Achieving Competitive Supply Chain Management: Explore and Exploit Ascet Volume 6, June 15, 2004
Enterprise resource optimization systems help managers explore their decision options for strategic, tactical, and operational planning.
Jeremy Shapiro, SLIM Technologies, LLC

 Can RFID Enable Supply Chain Visibility? Ascet Volume 6, June 15, 2004
RFID goes beyond the traditional bar code product identification, helping fortify visibility with better data granularity and more timely updates.
Noha Tohamy, Forrester Research

 Complying with RFID Mandates Ascet Volume 6, June 15, 2004
Wondering how your company can comply with RFID tagging mandates? Here are the top eight questions to consider before developing a system, along with tips, insights, and recommendations.
Chris Hook, Zebra Technologies

 EPC-Enabled Enterprise Mobility Ascet Volume 6, June 15, 2004
EPC will deliver its greatest value, and realize its true business potential, only when implemented as part of an overall architecture captures mission critical data, moves it to where it is needed, and manages both the data and data acquisition infrastructure.
Alan Melling, Symbol Technologies

 Finding the ROI in RFID Ascet Volume 6, June 15, 2004
Radio frequency identification delivers value when applied to well-defined and controlled business processes.
John Fontanella, AberdeenGroup

 Five Steps to Successful RFID Deployment Ascet Volume 6, June 15, 2004
Whether you are responding to EPC-based mandates or simply trying to gain competitive advantage through RFID, this five-step process will make for successful RFID deployment.
Michael Dempsey, RedPrairie

 Hospital Supply Chain Savings Ascet Volume 6, June 15, 2004
Hospital executives are strengthening their institution’s financial position through judicious cost savings initiatives and strategic technology investments.
Priya Kamani, Neoforma

 How to Manage Product Data in a Multi-Enterprise World Ascet Volume 6, June 15, 2004
Managing product content and internal data is challenging. Keeping data consistent across suppliers and customers is a Herculean task.
Mr. Andrew White, Gartner, Inc., David Hope-Ross, Gartner, Inc.

 Improving Supply Chain Performance Ascet Volume 6, June 15, 2004
A strategic opportunity exists for companies to gain a competitive advantage and increase revenue by refocusing on supply chain management.
Mark Smith, Ventana Research

 Leveraging Collaborative Transportation Management Principles Ascet Volume 6, June 15, 2004
Collaborative transportation management can bring trading partners and transportation service providers together for the sake of win-win outcomes.
Joel Sutherland, Transplace, Thomas J. Goldsby, Ohio State University, Theodore P. Stank, University of Tennessee

 Leveraging Off-Site Delivery Centers for High Performance Ascet Volume 6, June 15, 2004
Tough economic times and hypercompetitive markets have increased the demand for new, accelerated approaches to supply chain system development and delivery.
Mark Pearson, Accenture - London, Armin Samali, Accenture

 Planning Systems 101 Ascet Volume 6, June 15, 2004
How much money is your company losing due to a fragmented supply chain? The next generation of systems may save your bottom line.
Ed Wodarski, Xelus

 Plugging the Leaky R&D Pipeline Ascet Volume 6, June 15, 2004
A road map for product lifecycle management will repair a broken research and development process and assure shareholders.
Kevin O''Marah, AMR Research

 Profiting from Process Ascet Volume 6, June 15, 2004
The goals and processes your company creates for managing EPC/RFID adoption will determine if you drive change or are driven by it.
John Thorn, Checkpoint Systems

 Real-Time Profit Optimization Ascet Volume 6, June 15, 2004
Digital technologies can help to better share critical information, optimizing profit of both marketing and supply chain management leading to exciting new opportunities.
David F. Pyke, Dartmouth College, Tuck School of Business, M. Eric Johnson, Dartmouth College, Tuck School of Business

 RFID: The Pharmaceutical Supply Chain's Newest Remedy Ascet Volume 6, June 15, 2004
Individually and collectively, pharma innovators are addressing a variety of challenges through RFID technology and the use of electronic product codes.
James T. Hintlian , Accenture, Stephen Proud, Accenture

 Risk Management in the Supply Chain Ascet Volume 6, June 15, 2004
Assumptions in procurement and outsourcing are challenging future business success.
André Kuper, Hewlett-Packard, Venu Nagali, Hewlett-Packard

 Smart Start to RFID: Initiating a Smart Label Pilot Ascet Volume 6, June 15, 2004
Over the next few years, radio frequency identification will be required at more and more organizations. Ready or not, your organization will need to investigate how to best deploy and leverage the technology.
Theodore A. Chapman, Printronix Inc.

 An Interview With James Eccleston Ascet Volume 5, July 26, 2003
James Eccelston, president of the federal sector for ASD, talks about the U.S. government and military's supply chain challenges, including legacy and stovepipe systems.

 Ascential Selected by PeopleSoft for Data Integration: Opportunity for Ascential and Challenges for PeopleSoft Customers Ascet Volume 5, July 26, 2003
PeopleSoft has signed an agreement to OEM Ascential Software’s DataStage and MetaStage as the data integration core of its PeopleSoft Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) solution, replacing its previous agreement with Informatica. The deal leverages Ascential’s growing market presence and meets PeopleSoft’s current enterprise data integration requirements based on its customers’ needs.
Jack Hafeli, Ventana Research

 Driving Information Management for Ultimate Business Value: Conventional Wisdom May Not Deliver for Business Ascet Volume 5, July 26, 2003
Facilitating timely information in the right context for users in is the largest challenge companies trying to improve overall business performance face. At the core of this challenge is having an information management architecture that can adapt and deliver on the needs of business today and in the future. While seemingly simple in concept, this is one of the CIO’s biggest concerns today. Even business management knows the innate limitations of their information architecture and its ability to deliver on business requirements. To begin to address this issue, companies must abandon conventional wisdom and their historical data-centric approach and adopt a user-and-information-requirements approach to enable Performance Management.
Mark Smith, Ventana Research

 Interview with Charles Johnson, Managing Director for Manufacturing Industry Solutions, Microsoft Ascet Volume 5, July 26, 2003
Charles Johnson, managing director for manufacturing industry solutions at Microsoft, explains how its technology helps manufacturers achieve seamless integration and support specific vertical industries.
Charles Johnson, Microsoft Corporation