Interview: Hans Thalbauer and Amar Singh at SAP discuss the advances in information sharing across global networks that RFID will enable. Ascet Volume 7, September 13, 2005
ASCET interviews Hans Thalbauer, VP, Application Solution Management at SAP and Amar Singh, SVP, Application Solution Management, SAP. These experts discuss what RFID technology means for global supply chain networks.
Hans Thalbauer, SAP , Amar Singh, SAP

 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.

 Interview: Harvard University Professor Clayton Christensen Ascet Volume 7, September 13, 2005
Harvard University Professor Clayton Christensen explains how innovative companies disrupt the status quo, why Wal-Mart may not adopt RFID and how companies can capitalize in the rush to outsource.
Clayton M. Christensen, Harvard University

 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.

 Interview: How to use the quantum mechanics of retail to improve profitability. Ascet Volume 7, September 13, 2005
Jiri Nechleba and Ed Rennemann explain how to use the quantum mechanics of retail to improve profitability.
Jiri Nechleba, 4R Systems, Inc., Edward Rennemann, Crate and Barrel

 Adaptive Supply Chain Networks: Delivering Integrated Supply Chain Planning and Execution by Design Ascet Volume 7, September 13, 2005
Founded in 1972, SAP is the recognized leader in providing collaborative business solutions for all types of industries and for every major market. With 12 million users, 88,700 installations and more than 1,500 partners, SAP is the world’s largest inter-enterprise software company and the world’s thirdlargest independent software supplier overall. We have a rich history of innovation and growth that has made us a true industry leader. Today, SAP employs more than 32,000 people in more than 50 countries. Our professionals are dedicated to providing high-level customer support and services.

 Interview: Marc Onetto, Executive Vice President of Operations, Solectron Ascet Volume 7, September 13, 2005
Solectron’s Marc Onetto explains how lean transformation and simple technologies are accelerating the supply chain.
Marc Onetto, Solectron Corporation

 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.

 Interview: Oracle senior vice president Sonny Singh foresees an open-link, high-visibility supply chain network revolution. Ascet Volume 7, September 13, 2005
ASCET interviews Sonny Singh, Senior VP, a 15-year veteran at Oracle, discussing what RFID is going to be to supply chain management.
Sonny Singh, Oracle Corporation

 Creating an Information-Driven Supply Chain With Oracle Supply Chain Management Ascet Volume 7, September 13, 2005
With 27 years of experience as a technology leader, Oracle has earned its reputation as a trusted advisor by saving our customers millions of dollars and helping them improve efficiencies.

 Interview: Tom Gibbs, Director of Worldwide Strategy and Planning, Intel Corporation. Ascet Volume 7, September 13, 2005
Intel’s Tom Gibbs explains how Intel is integrating and supporting the emergence of sensor-based technology networks.
Tom Gibbs, Intel Corporation

 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.

 Is Your Supply Chain Ready to Enable Profitable Growth and High Performance? Ascet Volume 7, September 13, 2005
Growth is clearly back on the executive agenda. Yet executives increasingly find that growing profitably is extremely challenging due to the complexity and volatility characteristic of today’s business environment. Further complicating matters is the fact that, after several years of intense focus on cost reduction, most companies’ supply chains are operationally efficient but are not tuned to support growth. As companies pursue profitable growth, they will have to move past operational efficiency – largely table stakes in today’s environment – to construct a growth-enabling supply chain that is information rich and technologically robust, highly flexible, tightly integrated and organized and measured to address the needs and preferences of highly dynamic customers. In short, a company’s supply chain will spell the difference between success or failure in its chosen markets.
John Matchette, Accenture, Hans von Lewinski, Accenture - London

 Enable Margin Improvement Initiatives With E-Procurement Ascet Volume 7, September 13, 2005
AcquireX is a leading provider of “on-demand” e-procurement services. We specialize in helping our customers drive unit cost savings on their direct and indirect purchases with a broad set of procurement- related services that can be customized to meet your unique needs.

 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

 Supply Chain Business Intelligence Ascet Volume 7, September 13, 2005
ClearMomentum is your resource for Supply Chain Business solutions. Companies that compete in Distribution, Service and Manufacturing industries can rely on ClearMomentum to help improve free cash flow and profit. ClearMomentum delivers cutting edge strategies that uncover value, and, create more profit without necessarily going to the bank or shareholders for additional capital.

 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 Optimization For Retailers and Suppliers Ascet Volume 7, September 13, 2005
4R Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of software tools, analytical models and information services that help retailers and manufacturers significantly increase profits by optimizing their inventory and related supply chain decisions.

 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

 Quick-Change Supply Chains Ascet Volume 7, September 13, 2005
To ensure business success in the 21st century, companies must continuously transform their supply chains and build collaborative relationships to gain long-term competitiveness.
David Anderson, Accenture

 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

 Subaru Defies the Directed Parts Industry Status Quo Ascet Volume 7, September 13, 2005
At Subaru of New England, collaborative inventory management partnerships yield impressive inventory efficiency gains and suggest a new industry standard for automotive manufacturers.
Bryan S. Klugh, SMARTCO Services

 Supply Chain Collaboration Checkup Ascet Volume 7, September 13, 2005
Collaboration can eliminate inefficiencies for all parties, but collaborative planning and execution among trading partners is daunting. Short-term projects can be a realistic route to prepare for more strategic collaboration efforts.
Noha Tohamy, Forrester Research

 The RFID Advantage Ascet Volume 7, September 13, 2005
Adoption of RFID across industries has avoided the lowest points of the typical hype/ disillusionment curve that most new technologies experience. Now that implementation is under way, the next step is to perform the thorough analyses required to achieve full value.
Tom Gibbs, Intel Corporation

 The Supply Chain Opportunity For Chemical Companies Ascet Volume 7, September 13, 2005
A differentiated supply chain can help chemical companies achieve logistics breakthroughs and propel them forward on the path to high performance.
Christopher Lange, Accenture

 Bolstering Security Compliance for Agile Supply Chain Management Ascet Volume 5, July 26, 2003
Open, collaborative business networks expose corporations to potential increases in security violations and, hence, possible government sanctions. Organizations must balance agility and connectivity with effective security systems.
Yves Audebert, ActivCard Corporation

 Adaptive Business Networks: A Strategy for Change and Efficiency in Manufacturing Ascet Volume 7, September 13, 2005
To survive in the demand-driven, collaborative 21st century environment, companies should strive to achieve a balance between market adaptability and stable business processes.
Richard Howells, SAP , Sandy Markin, SAP

 Are High Tech Manufacturers’ Supply Chains Up to the Global Challenge? Ascet Volume 7, September 13, 2005
High tech manufacturers can effectively manage the complexity and risk inherent in global supply chains with insightful planning.
David Grasso, Accenture, Cameron Plummer, Accenture

 Asset Momentum A New Metric Ascet Volume 7, September 13, 2005
Measuring the cash cycle or the velocity of cas h can be one of the most exciting and enlightening activities for the business manager. Oftentimes such analysis reveals customers, business units or product lines that either A) contribute to free cash flow or B) consume free cash flow. Implementing management strategies that optimize free cash flow can only improve the vitality of the firm. Most recently, cash velocity has gained popularity as an important metric and with good reason. But is the measure of velocity meaningful by itself?
Mr. John Grabski, ClearMomentum, Inc.

 Delivering Merger Synergy: A Supply Chain Perspective Ascet Volume 7, September 13, 2005
The supply chain has emerged as an area that can have a major impact on how a merger or acquisition performs – especially when it comes to costs.
Tom Herd, Accenture, Arun K. Saksena, Accenture, Terry W. Steger, Accenture

 Electronics Manufacturing Transformation Ascet Volume 7, September 13, 2005
Successful manufacturing outsourcing focuses on strategic outcomes that leverage the strengths of each partner to achieve adaptability, product capability and cost performance.
Al Delattre, Accenture, Tom Hess, Accenture, Ken Chieh, Accenture

 Elusive Integration: Linking Sales and Operations Planning Ascet Volume 7, September 13, 2005
Effective sales and operations planning requires intensified levels of collaboration, trust and data integration. Fostering a commitment to relationship building, shared incentives and accountability can help.
M. Eric Johnson, Dartmouth College, Tuck School of Business, Dave Margulius, Enterprise Insight

 Global Sourcing: Insights and Opportunities From China and Beyond Ascet Volume 7, September 13, 2005
Globalization is a reality affecting how companies worldwide formulate their business and procurement strategies. Sourcing from global suppliers will fundamentally alter most companies’ supply chain models and competitive cost positions.
Robert S. Forrest, Accenture

 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