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Whether you’re seeking supply chain white papers based on industry, product or business issue, this collection of white papers from Manhattan Associates will get you up to speed on the critical issues, best practices, industry standards, and technical insights you need to optimise your supply chain operations. 

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Changing Consumer Behaviors Are Re-Casting the Role of the Store AssociateWhite Paper
Because customer behaviors are changing, the role of the store is changing, too—and so is the role of store associates. As retailers respond to these changes with cross-channel retail processes, the...Download (PDF)
Cross-Channel Opportunity Business Impact AnalysisWhite Paper
While cross-channel capabilities have been a high priority for retailers, there has been little discussion of the real value of cross-channel capabilities to the top or bottom line. That is, until...Download (PDF)
Demand Chain OptimizationWhite Paper
Managing the demand chain, from manufacturers through wholesalers, distributors and retailers, and onto consumers, is a daunting task. Creating efficiency in the demand chain requires a combination...Download (PDF)
Demand Forecasting 2.0: Introducing the Unified Forecasting Method™White Paper
This paper provides a detailed overview of Manhattan’s optimized Demand Forecasting solution, including a high-level explanation of our Unified Forecasting Method™ (UFM™)—a built-in intelligence that...Download (PDF)
Extended Enterprise Management: Product OverviewWhite Paper
The uncertainty of today's complex supply chains translates into excess inventory, labor and transportation costs as businesses seek to protect themselves from the risks created by their trading...Download (PDF)
Gain Control Over Inbound Shipments With a Prepaid-to-Collect ConversionWhite Paper
Many companies remain unaware of how much their inbound freight actually costs because these charges are "buried" in the prices they pay for goods. In fact, freight allocations average 4 to 7% of...Download (PDF)
Increasing Profits by Lowering the Cost of Goods SoldWhite Paper
Wholesale distributors and retailers get squeezed as consumer price competition makes it difficult to just apply the cost increases to the selling price. One way to hedge against ever tightening...Download (PDF)
Investment BuyingWhite Paper
The main objective of investment buying (IB) is to maximize profit for wholesalers, retailers and other distribution entities. Because IB's focus on ROI results from incremental purchases, companies...Download (PDF)
Labor Optimization in the New “Everywhere Commerce” Retail WorldWhite Paper
New shopping channels and fulfillment processes such as buy online/pick-up in store, buy online/return to store, and buy online/fulfill in store are forcing retailers to design greater flexibility...Download (PDF)
Last Things First: Using Reverse Logistics to Boost Asset RecoveryWhite Paper
Market needs are changing—customers are becoming more demanding, product life cycles are shortening and regulations are emerging—forcing businesses to become more aware of the need for a robust...Download (PDF)