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Automating China's Supply Chain
BeijingBenz-DaimlerChrysler leverages B2B connectivity solutions to drive first just-in-sequence car factory in China

Manufacturers Seen Bolstering Efforts to Manage Inflation
Transportation, energy and raw material costs become critical concern in 2008, Archstone study finds

Guest Column: Achieving Total Visibility, Mitigating Risks through a Global Supply Chain Network
Managing a successful global supply chain can deliver unprecedented results and propel companies to become industry leaders

Freeing Your Organization from Its EDI Mapping Nightmares
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Functions

Demand Management Trends

Best Practices: When Collaboration Is Key, Start Early
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Sourcing/Procurement Trends

Manufacturers Seen Bolstering Efforts to Manage Inflation
Transportation, energy and raw material costs become critical concern in 2008, Archstone study finds
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Fulfillment/Logistics Trends

Manufacturers Seen Bolstering Efforts to Manage Inflation
Transportation, energy and raw material costs become critical concern in 2008, Archstone study finds
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Integration/ERP Trends

Freeing Your Organization from Its EDI Mapping Nightmares
Gaining confidence in connectivity by leveraging trading partner integration centers
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Payment Trends

Driving Accounts Payable to the Next Level
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Customer Relationship Management Trends

Ensuring the Supply Chain Can Support the Customer Base
Seeing growth ahead, packaging supplier Bell Inc. adds to its family of presses to ensure customer service
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Decision Support Trends

MAPI Forecast: Rough Ride in 2008 Precedes Anticipated Rebound in 2009
Manufacturers Alliance Quarterly Industrial Outlook sees worsening housing collapse continuing to depress related industries, but gloom giving way to rebound next year
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Product Lifecycle Management Trends

The Three Things You Need to Get Right in Your Extended Value Chain
As companies increasingly rely on extended supply chains, focusing on these critical operational resources can ensure top performance
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Industry Trends

Auto/Aerospace Trends

Aviation Outsourcing Comes of Age
An investigation into how the relationship between outsourcers and the major players in the industry is set to develop in the future

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Consumer Trends

Guest Column: Achieving Total Visibility, Mitigating Risks through a Global Supply Chain Network
Managing a successful global supply chain can deliver unprecedented results and propel companies to become industry leaders

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Other Discrete Manufacturing Trends

Conditions Seen Volatile in Manufacturing Sector; Exports Could Provide Relief
Economy will likely experience mild recession in first half of 2008 before rebounding in last six months, Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI reports in quarterly forecast

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Process Manufacturing Trends

Conditions Seen Volatile in Manufacturing Sector; Exports Could Provide Relief
Economy will likely experience mild recession in first half of 2008 before rebounding in last six months, Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI reports in quarterly forecast

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Non-Manufacturing Trends

Risks to Global Growth Seen Increasing as U.S. Economy Stumbles, Key Countries Slow
Dollar decline, U.S. export growth seen continuing; China, India and Mexico likely to see slowdowns, Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI projects

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Transportation/Logistics Trends

Guest Column: Achieving Total Visibility, Mitigating Risks through a Global Supply Chain Network
Managing a successful global supply chain can deliver unprecedented results and propel companies to become industry leaders

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Distribution/Wholesale Trends

Risks to Global Growth Seen Increasing as U.S. Economy Stumbles, Key Countries Slow
Dollar decline, U.S. export growth seen continuing; China, India and Mexico likely to see slowdowns, Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI projects

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Retail Trends

Guest Column: Achieving Total Visibility, Mitigating Risks through a Global Supply Chain Network
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