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  Sapphire and the 2008 ASUG Annual Conference  
 

Once again, SAP and ASUG partnered to present two unique events in a single location at the same time: SAPPHIRE and the 2008 ASUG Annual Conference.

These two events delivered:

  • Customer-driven education
  • Expert insights
  • Peer exchange
  • The chance to engage SAP in an open, collaborative environment

Download the archived recording or the slide set, using the links below.

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  Which SAP® Warehouse Management Application Is Right For You?  
 


With strong competition the demands on your warehouse operation increase, supply chain efficiency and flexibility are not just requirements for success. They are key for survival.

This presentation is designed to give warehouse and IT managers a useful framework for understanding SAP’s newer Warehouse Management application functionality. It will also assist companies in understanding which WM application to select when it comes time to upgrade their SAP environments.

The presentation will focus on the following areas:

  • What does the evolution of SAP WM look like?
    A brief recap on past and future functionality for SAP’s WM application.
  • What is some of the newer functionality that SAP WM has to offer?
    With the advent of TRM and eWM, the functionality within the WM application has been vastly improved. Capabilities such as cross docking, dynamic cycle counting, slotting, yard management and task interleaving are now standard functionalities within particular releases.
  • What WM solution is right for you when it comes time for an upgrade?
    A comparison chart on some of the newer functionality and release information to help you make a more informed decision when it comes time to upgrade your SAP® R/3 system

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  Barber Foods:
Building From a Strong Blueprint
 
 


Learn how Barber Foods, a leader in the production of frozen chicken specialties, gained visibility and control at its new distribution center with SAP® Warehouse Management, SAPConsole(tm) & supply chain services from Catalyst.

Download this webinar to hear Barber Foods' project case study.

Representatives from Barber Foods and Catalyst International share:

  • Important decision criteria behind bringing warehousing operations in-house
  • A look into the design phase process
  • An overview of the solution and development highlights
  • Benefits and optimizations gained
  • Keys to project success

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  Optimizing Inventory:
How Cooking.com Reduced Inventory Costs & Replenishment Planning Time
 
 


If you are like most businesses you have a major investment in inventory and maintaining that inventory. With thousands or tens of thousands of items to keep track of, your costs likely include debt service and insurance as well as costs associated with providing space for the inventory and labor for handling it into and out of your supply chain. Learn how to gain real value from an inventory optimization solution and the best project implementation methodology to ensure rapid ROI.

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  Understanding SAP's Enterprise Services Architecture (ESA) Initiative  
 


This webcast provides an overview of basic SOA concepts and how they fit into SAP's ESA initiative. In addition, you will see a practical demonstration of how to create a service in NetWeaver Development Studio.

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How SAP User Companies Can Achieve Productivity Gains and Labor Cost Savings


Your ability to control one of the largest costs in your supply chain resides in your ability to objectively measure performance. In this presentation, we will show SAP user companies how to maximize labor utilization, increase throughput and increase overall operational efficiency with labor management standards and best practices. You will learn how to capture labor in the warehouse, shop-floor, plant maintenance, or essentially anywhere you need to measure labor activity. We will show you what you need to know about labor and what you should be doing differently to create a more efficient work force.

You will learn:

  • How labor is broken down in a distribution center
  • What SAP user companies should be doing differently to create a more efficient work force
  • How SAP user companies can use labor management standards and best practices to achieve rapid time to value

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Optimizing Inventory:
How Cooking.com Reduced Inventory Costs and Replenishment Planning Time with CatalystConnect™ Demand Management


How did a leading online retailer of cookware use inventory replenishment and planning software from Catalyst International to reduce their inventory costs by 35% and their replenishment planning time by 75%? Representatives from both Cooking.com and Catalyst will share information about key implementation goals, benefits and optimizations gained, key metrics, how they implemented the system in less than three weeks and received a return on investment in less than 90 days.

You will learn:

  • How to enable time savings with management by exception
  • How to model new SKUs against other SKUs for potential sales patterns
  • How to model future sales based on causal factors that drive demand

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Wireless Data Collection from SAP:
How C & H Sugar Increased Inventory Visibility with SAPConsole


How did a leading sugar refinery use SAPConsole to increase their inventory visibility? In this presentation, you will learn how C & H Sugar used SAPConsole to achieve greater visibility, and increase productivity and efficiency. Representatives from both C & H Sugar and Catalyst International will share information about key implementation goals, an overview of the solution and development highlights, benefits and optimizations gained, key metrics, and what they considered to be their keys to success.

You will learn:

  • How to optimize your supply chain with SAPConsole
  • How to achieve greater inventory visibility
  • Implementation goals, solution overview, development highlights, benefits gained, key metrics and keys to success

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Increase Productivity and Achieve Rapid Time to Value with a Labor Management System


Are you looking for ways to reduce labor costs while increasing productivity? Labor Management is a proven solution that provides competitive advantage and will soon become a competitive necessity. Some studies have shown that labor can be more than half of the cost of distributing. But are you getting your money’s worth? An industry expert at ARC Advisory Group has reported that a typical distribution center worker is only about 70% effective. Labor management is the way to improve this number. This webinar highlights the key capabilities of a labor management system and shows how an LMS enables rapid time to value.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can:

  • Maximize your existing labor investment by tracking and minimizing idle and indirect time
  • Unmask unproductive time
  • Achieve double digit productivity and throughput gains by deploying your resources for maximum profit

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RFID Compliance and Beyond for Retail Suppliers RFID Compliance and Beyond for DOD Suppliers


Many retail and DOD suppliers do not understand the impact recent mandates will have on their organization. Catalyst is a leading RFID solutions provider with expertise in adding value beyond compliance. Discover how you can comply with RFID mandates and realize significant improvements in your supply chain through RFID.

View these educational Webinars and learn:

  • The specific compliance requirements from your retail distributor or the DOD
  • How you can meet short term requirements and gain long term scalability and flexibility
  • How to gain cost savings from a smaller investment in a preconfigured solution
  • How to leverage our knowledge of EPC technology and compliance implications
  • How suppliers of these retailers and the DOD are already leveraging the RFID technology

Compliance and Beyond for Retail Suppliers
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RFID Compliance and Beyond for DOD Suppliers
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Wireless Logistics and SAP: Understanding the Options, Making It Work


On Demand Webinar

An increasing number of companies have or are considering adoption of SAP’s warehouse management (WM) module and related logistics solutions. Unfortunately, information that can help companies successfully deploy these SAP solutions and add the wireless capabilities critical to high performance logistics has been hard to find.

At this web seminar you will learn:

  • The options and keys to success for adding wireless capabilities to SAP’s logistics applications.
  • The function and capabilities of SAP’s RF Console and Web Console.
  • How your current SAP environment impacts options for adding wireless.
  • Physical wireless infrastructure and security considerations in an SAP environment.
  • How Insight, a multi-billion provider of IT systems and solutions, successfully deployed a new wireless system with its SAP WM module.

Webinar Leaders:

  • Dan Gilmore, President and Chief Editor of SCDigest, will moderate the web seminar. Co-presenters include:
    • Devendar Alety, WMS Project Manager at Insight, which has recently gone live with a large scale wireless implementation using SAP WM
    • Ed Krueger, LXE, a leader in rugged wireless computers and RF data collection networks.
    • Kyle Sorenson, Catalyst, a leading provider of SAP WM implementation and integration services

It’s an event anyone currently using or considering SAP logistics applications will not want to miss.

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Catalyst Closes Sale to ComVest


On Demand Webinar

On September 8, Catalyst significantly strengthened its resources and capabilities with the formal transfer of ownership to the institutional investment firm ComVest Investment Partners. This is great news for Catalyst and all of our customers. Our new owners have the financial strength-plus a strong commitment to our business-that will enable Catalyst to continue to provide customers with the innovative new products and services they need to get the most value from their supply chains.

This Webinar gives Catalyst customers the opportunity to meet its new Board and talk to its leadership team.

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How to Achieve Record Productivity Gains with SAP WM and SAPConsole: The Intermec Story


On Demand Webinar

In this Webinar, you will learn how Intermec and Catalyst International partnered to create synergies that enabled greater visibility, increased productivity and efficiency, reduced labor and handling time, and increased customer satisfaction. Representatives from both Intermec and Catalyst will share information about key implementation goals, an overview of the solution and development highlights, benefits and optimizations gained, key metrics, and what they considered to be their keys to success. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can use SAP WM and SAPConsole to optimize your supply chain.

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SAP IM vs. WM: How to Choose, Use and Optimize

On Demand Webinar

SAP's Inventory Management (IM) or Warehouse Management (WM)? Which one should you choose? Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the differences between WM and IM and how to decide which application module is the best solution for you.

Join us for an in-depth discussion, which will reveal the hidden potential within WM and IM. This Webinar includes demonstrations of both IM and WM and outlines the benefits of each as well as ways to optimize the software.

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How to Increase Your Pick-Pack-Ship Operations Utilizing SAP LES Functionality

On Demand Webinar

Get the most out of your pick, pack and ship operations! Learn how the tools in SAP LES can help you consolidate picking, streamline packing and improve ship velocity. This Webinar includes demonstrations and shows the benefits to leveraging SAP LES in your operations.


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SAP LES: Keys to Rapid Implementation Success

Thursday 2:00 PM EST, October 2nd, 2003

A growing number of companies are seeking to implement SAP LES to manage their supply chains and reduce operating costs. However the real key to project success and ROI is rapid and effective systems implementation. During this Webinar you will gain an in-depth understanding of SAP LES and learn how key critical implementation accelerators can ensure your project is completed on time and within budget. Hear how Mott’s Corporation implemented SAP LES and the methodology they employed that led to a very successful project and dramatically improved logistics operations.

Guest Speakers Include:
  • Kevin College, Senior LES Consultant for Catalyst who has over 8 years of logistics execution consulting experience.
  • Paul Gingrich, Distribution/Material Handling Manager, for Mott’s corporation since 1995.
  • Michael Godshall, EVP of SAP Services for Catalyst who has led the implementation of many SAP LES projects.
Rapid implementations can be completed in as short as 45 days! Whether you are new to SAP LES, currently upgrading, or adding new functionality, this is your chance to get a practical understanding of how your company can benefit from an accelerated installation! View this Webinar now!


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Minimizing Transportation Costs While Maximizing Service:
How to Significantly Improve Carrier Performance for Greater Customer Satisfaction and Profitability

Thursday 10:00 AM CST, September 25th, 2003

Transportation management presents one of the greatest opportunities to increase profitability and gain competitive advantage in your supply chain and indeed your entire value chain. Yet many logistics operations miss this opportunity by using multiple, disparate systems and processes that often results in poor freight visibility, excess inventory and lost sales due to stock-outs. In this Webinar, you will learn how Catalyst’s transportation management solution will significantly improve your carrier performance and customer service levels while significantly reducing your transportation costs. Don’t miss this opportunity to optimize your supply chain operation's transportation resources by creating and managing the best delivery solutions for each order.


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Improving the Bottom Line with Labor Management:
How to Drive Down Costs and Increase Performance for Higher Productivity

Tuesday 10:00 AM CST, September 30th, 2003

For most companies, labor comprises a significant portion of distribution costs, and even the smallest improvements in labor productivity can significantly improve the bottom line. The implementation of a labor management system creates a tremendous opportunity to drive down costs and increase throughput and customer service. In this Webinar, you will learn how Catalyst’s labor management solution will enable you to identify bottlenecks in the supply chain and closely monitor the productivity of individual workers by establishing time standards, computing estimates and capturing actual times. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain better productivity, quality and consistency from your workforce, while improving morale, safety and retention.


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Increasing Warehouse Throughput with Web-Enabled ASN:
How to Provide Your Suppliers with a Cost-Free Solution for Producing ASNs, UCC Labels and More

Tuesday 10:00 AM CST, September 23rd, 2003

Even though the advantages of ASN (advanced shipping notice) receiving are widely known, many suppliers cannot afford the required EDI infrastructure. In this Webinar, you will learn how to enable even your smallest suppliers to create ASNs, UCC labels and packing slips using an on-line Web-accessed hub that connects in real-time to order shipment information. Don’t miss this opportunity to dramatically streamline your warehouse receiving process, lower total operating costs, and increase your warehouse throughput and capacity.


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Enabling the Adaptive Supply Chain with Real-time Event Management and Alerts:
How to Proactively Address Potential Issues Before They Have an Impact

Wednesday 10:00 AM CST, September 24th, 2003

All companies want their supply chains to run smoothly without costly mishaps, but the reality is that exceptions and bottlenecks are bound to happen and can greatly hinder productivity and throughput if they are not properly and proactively addressed. Intelligent notification of and response to these events as they occur is critical to building and maintaining competitive advantage. In this Webinar, you will learn how Catalyst’s event management and alert system will proactively manage operational, labor-based or system-related events across your supply chain by providing immediate notification by phone, fax, pager or e-mail. These notifications empower you to control and resolve specific events within the extended supply chain before they become problematic. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your supply chain into an adaptive network that meets customer needs in real time.


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Wireless Data Collection Within SAP: Four Things That You Need to Know.
Learn how SAPConsole can help you reduce costs, be implemented quickly, deliver high value, and protect your SAP investment.

Guest speakers include:

· Michael Godshall, EVP of SAP Services for Catalyst who has led the implementation of many SAPConsole projects.
· Karla Marck, Product Manager for Intermec Technologies Corporation, who will share her in-depth knowledge on
  how to maximize the power of SAPConsole using mobile devices.

Don’t miss your opportunity to learn how Catalyst and SAPConsole can help you optimize your enterprise supply chain. Register Now!


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Is inventory tying up your cash? Are your warehouses full of the wrong items?
WHO: Procurement, Operations and Supply Chain Professionals in the Parts Industry
WHEN: August 6, 2003, 2:00 p.m. CST
WHY: Join Catalyst for a FREE web seminar on Forecasting and Replenishing Spare parts and maintenance and repair operation inventories to help ensure your operation’s critical inventories are always on hand, yet excesses are minimized.

Learn first hand how to:

· Improve the processes of your operations with slow mover analysis, advanced bin and safety stock management.
· Ensure critical inventories are always on hand, while minimizing excess inventories.
· Forecast and track the lifecycle of inventory items and automatically manage the resulting replenishment
  requirement.


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Is your supply chain optimized to generate the highest profit, with greatest customer
fulfillment without excess inventory?
WHO: Merchandising, Replenishment, Forecasting/Planning and Supply Chain Professionals in the Retailer Industry
WHEN: August 5, 2003, 10:00 a.m. CST
WHY: Join Catalyst for a FREE web seminar on Automating the Forecast-to-Replenishment Process to help ensure your business gets the right products to the right places at the right times.

Learn first hand how to:

· Increase revenues with the same overhead cost base, reduce inventory levels and improve margins.
· Accurately Forecast the customer demand, manage complex product mixes, set the right prices and optimize   promotions for each product.
· Automatically create, manage and optimize replenishment instructions.


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Best of Breed or Best for Business?
e-Seminar Date: June 12th
Time: 11:00 AM PST / 1:00 PM CST / 2PM EST

Description: Is "Best of Breed" the only choice? This seminar will help demystify the hyperbole and de-bunk some of the myths surrounding the debate between traditional "Best-of-Breed" point solutions and tightly integrated ERP functionality. Hear first hand how Intermec Technologies is moving to embrace ERP technology. You will learn what to consider in the best-of-breed vs. best-for-the-business evaluation process, how to tailor the solution to your unique requirements, how to identify the cost of long term ownership, and how to map best practices for your business processes.

Guest speakers include James Cooke, Executive Editor of Logistics Management, Sue Taylor, Vice President of information technology and human resources, Intermec Technologies, Michael Godshall, Executive Vice President, Catalyst International and David March, Executive Vice President, Catalyst International.


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Supply Chain Webinar
Description: Learn first-hand from the experts how to successfully customize your Supply Chain Execution (SCE) solutions in today’s changing market by attending the CGT/RIS Webinar, “Retail Fulfillment Best Practices: Leaders Take Different Paths to SCE Success.”

Featured speakers include: John Fontanella, VP and GM (CPG and Retail), AMR Research, Peggy Winstead, Director of Systems Planning & Development, Saks, Inc., and Kevin Marlow, DC Systems Operations Analyst, The Container Store.


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