An Executive's View of Using XML in Supply Chain Management
ABSTRACT
This presentation will analyze how the powerful, new technology called eXtensible Markup Language (XML), will revolutionize the way Supply Chain Management is conducted.
The objective of this presentation is to answer:
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What is XML?
How is XML changing the landscape of SCM?
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What's happening with XML Here and Now? - The EDI-to-XML Evolution
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What is the future of XML? - The B2B Collaborative Commerce Evolution
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What are some Collaborative Commerce supply chain scenarios?
Will deploying XML in your SCM environment bring wider profit margins and greater shareholder value?
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What are the opportunities for supply chain efficiencies?
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How do I Calculate my ROI? - The Cost vs. Benefit Equation
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How can I leverage the investments I've already made in XML?
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How does speed-to-results affect the bottom line?
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What is the cost of maintaining the current solution?
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Will I have to invest in another solution in the future?
What are the competitive offerings in the e-commerce SCM market?
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What solutions are various providers offering?
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What are the best ways to evaluate these offerings?
The presentation will examine the current state of XML in Supply Chain Management, and how it can lead to a true Collaborative Commerce environment. The audience will learn how Collaborative Commerce solutions will seek to encompass all disciplines in the corporate structure, from design and manufacturing; warehousing and procurement; to marketing and accounting. This analysis will also evaluate factors that executives should consider when determining XML Return on Investment. Lastly, we'll take a look at some promising e-commerce solutions that improve Supply Chain Management.