"Four key pillars necessary to ensure competitive relevance in next five years"

By: Iptor Supply Chain Systems

Today’s best-of-breed Warehouse Management System (WMS) incorporates and supports visibility across the supply chain management, enabling proactive disruption management and effective inventory management. Under the traditional model, warehouses have functioned within their four walls, leaving gaps among key supply chain players that disrupt the flow of warehouse inventory and information. This whitepaper provides information that is intended to help executives in warehouse management identify whether they need to upgrade their current Warehouse Management System and how to select a best-value WMS solution based on today’s competitive landscape. It addresses the following key questions: What are the four critical considerations for mastering supply chain management? What are the telltale signs that indicate a strong need for a best-value WMS solution? How can warehouse operations keep pace with the challenges caused by supply chain complexity?

By: Iptor Supply Chain Systems

The automotive aftermarket is embracing technology like never before, be it out of forward thinking, necessity or both. Moreover, automotive aftermarket distributors must find new ways to keep up the pace in an ever-more connected world, where shifting supplies must meet changing demands. With the right solution, smart automotive aftermarket companies are seizing the opportunities emerging in these challenging times. This whitepaper highlights five key trends shaping the way automotive aftermarket distributors will operate over the following years. Key takeaways from this whitepaper: Make It Last-Reducing the “wear-and tear” factor that creates demand in the automotive aftermarket Don’t DIY- Complex automotive systems causing a shrinking pool of automotive do-it-yourselfers Around the World-New alliances and a need for tighter controls due to Lengthened supply lines The New Face Of Supply-Changing the way automotive aftermarket distribution is done IT in the Fast Lane-Advanced IT solutions supporting more efficient supply chain processes Expand your margins, optimize your processes, streamline logistics, improve service and enhance profitability as you integrate your supply chain end-to-end in the automotive industry.