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	<title><![CDATA[Execute Shelf Life Planning Using SNP Heuristics]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn how to configure Supply Network Planning (SNP) heuristics to consider various shelf life requirements, such as minimum and maximum shelf life conditions, during planning. Read about the limitations and enhancements associated with SNP when considering shelf life planning.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=6339&promo=&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:09:12 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Consignment Process in Enterprise Asset Management Reduces Spare Parts Inventory]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Vendor consignment, a standard functionality in materials management within Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), enables companies to reduce their inventory of spare parts. Learn how to execute vendor consignment using your own stock as well as materials from multiple consignment vendors.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=6320&promo=&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:29:19 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Improve Your Company’s Revenues with SAP’s Customer Down Payment Process]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn about the down payment process using the sales and distribution (SD) module, including details about the main customizing settings to be done in the system from a sales and financial point of view. See solutions already implemented in production environments for SD and Financial Accounting (FI) in SAP ERP Central Component (SAP ECC) 6.0. These processes also apply to previous versions.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=6306&promo=&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 6 Jan 2012 13:30:30 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[How to Configure and Implement Shift Notes and Shift Reports in PP and PM: Part 2]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn how to configure and implement shift reports in your SAP system for resources, work centers, and equipment and functional locations. Review common shift report functionality, such as using digital signatures to validate and authenticate the content of shift reports, sending shift reports by email to all stakeholders, printing them out, and performing TREX-based keyword searches.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=6245&promo=&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:25:16 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[How to Configure and Implement Shift Notes and Shift Reports in PP and PM: Part 1]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn how to configure and implement SAP’s shift note functionality with the installation of SAP ERP Central Component (SAP ECC) 6.0 enhancement package 3 or above. Find out how to use shift notes in the production planning (PP) and plant maintenance (PM) modules to record important details related to any specific shift, such as those pertaining to a defective production batch, a problem in the equipment, a labor issue, or simply a few notes on the routine activities performed during a shift.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=6243&promo=&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:24:25 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[10 History Cleansing Best Practices for Reliable Statistical Forecasting]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Generate the most reliable and accurate sales data history for your statistical forecasting as part of your SAP Advanced Planning & Optimization Demand Planning project. See how to implement an efficient and effective history cleansing process.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=6239&promo=&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 9 Dec 2011 14:31:53 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Use SAP Quantity Contracts to Optimize Your Procure-to-Pay Process]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn why using a quantity contract is a smarter option than individual purchase orders, and how quantity contracts can help optimize your company’s procurement business process. Understand how quantity contracts can improve efficiency in your planning and purchasing departments.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=6227&promo=&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 2 Dec 2011 16:16:07 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Personalize Vendor Master Views to Fit Your Needs Using Account Groups, Transaction Codes, and Purchasing Organization]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn how to alter field controls to make a field required, optional, or display only, as well as how to suppress unnecessary fields to reduce the clutter in vendor master views. Find out how to control vendor master fields in three ways: by account groups, transaction codes (i.e., create or change vendor), and purchasing organizations.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=6165&promo=&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:38:57 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Leverage SAP EWS for Monitoring Business Processes Exceptions and Deviations]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn how to use SAP Early Warning System (EWS), an alert monitoring system that informs you whenever any deviation or exception to an important business process occurs, allowing you to take timely action. Find out how to create and group exceptions and schedule analysis and see an example of EWS in action.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=6106&promo=&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:30:28 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Shipment Costing Tracks Freight Expenses with Improved Accuracy]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[SAP shipment costing functionality available within standard SAP Transportation Management can help you track, manage, and reduce transportation costs more efficiently. See how to effectively manage shipment cost estimates during order entry and shipment costing during transportation processing. This functionality enables you to get an accurate view of your company’s transportation costs and is helpful when determining how to achieve additional cost savings for your organization.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=6060&promo=&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:37:07 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[How to Configure and Test Flexible Planning to Improve Performance and Increase Profits]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[A good conceptual understanding of the Flexible Planning component of SAP Sales and Operations Planning (SAP SOP) helps reduce the number of cyclic iterations in Information Structure configurations and test its impact on the planning type before choosing the final design. Learn the necessary steps to configure Flexible Planning in your SAP system, including configuring a self-defined Information Structure and a planning type and testing planning to verify the accuracy of the design.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=6039&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 7 Sep 2011 14:47:02 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[10 Features of SAP’s Document Management System for Improved Organizational Efficiency]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Better understand SAP’s Document Management System (SAP DMS) and take a tour of some of its most useful functionalities.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=6042&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 2 Sep 2011 11:37:51 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Quick Tip: Reduce the Clutter in Account Master Data by Suppressing Unnecessary Fields]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[You can achieve effective use of data maintenance by customizing data entries. Learn how to remove fields that aren’t used from account master data screens in SAP sales and distribution.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=6013&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 5 Aug 2011 15:56:54 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Simplify Your Rebate Process with Extended Rebate Agreements]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn how to set up extended rebate agreements and use them in various business scenarios such as offering rebates to multiple recipients in a single agreement or reaching a settlement of rebate agreements for specific materials or particular periods.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5977&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:45:24 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Hone Your Procurement Process by Using Manufacturing Parts Numbers to Specify Material Sources]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Get an overview of easy-to-use manufacturer part number (MPN) functionality and strategies for how to use, apply, and implement MPN within your SAP system.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5978&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:53:29 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[SAP QM First Article Inspections Help Ensure Proper Approval of New Materials]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Review the key areas that make up the SAP quality management first article process, and learn how to set up critical configuration and master data to make this process function smoothly. Problems occur when companies miss first article inspection because there are loose or no integrated processes in place to ensure the process is triggered at receiving. This lapse puts the company at risk because the product can go into production before it has been thoroughly reviewed.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5969&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 7 Jul 2011 15:34:13 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Quick Tip: Better Manage Inventories with These Often-Missed Features]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Find out about features in SAP’s warehouse management’s and SAP ERP extended warehouse management’s physical inventory and supporting functionality that are misunderstood and underused. Learn how using some or all of these missed features helps companies maintain accurate, real-time inventory to support not only physical inventory around the clock, but also ensure that inventory is available when it’s needed most.]]></description>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 5 Jul 2011 10:11:52 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[A Step-by-Step Process to Handle VAT on Import Purchases]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Walk through the steps one company took in SAP logistics to properly apply value-added tax on import purchases, thus avoiding complex configuration.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5952&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:17:26 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Improve Defect Reporting by Using CAPA to Track Incidents]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Find out about the key elements for an integrated corrective and preventive action system, which includes continuous monitoring based on documented procedures, prioritization and risk management, verification and validation, and well-defined procedures. A formal correction process can help you better manage defect reporting and improve related workflow.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5893&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:03:45 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[SAP ECC 6.0 Upgrade Puts a Host of New BAdIs and BAPIs in Your Hands]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn about various extended and new technical functionalities when you upgrade from SAP R/3 4.7 to SAP ERP Central Component 6.0 with tips based in part on experiences during an upgrade.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5865&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 28 May 2011 9:46:39 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Design SAP APO with Long-Term Support in Mind]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Numerous SAP Advanced Planning & Optimization users face difficulty in maintaining the application post go-live as a few things were not done right during the implementation. While meeting business requirements is crucial for the implementation team doing the process and system design, it’s equally important to keep long-term supportability in mind. Here are five supportability tips to use when you are designing the system.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5859&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 14:20:10 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Quick Tip: Evaluating SAP’s Warehouse Options: SAP WM and SAP EWM]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn the differences between SAP warehouse management and SAP extended warehouse management, and why shouldn’t be afraid to consider the latter option.
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	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5857&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 14:18:04 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Take Advantage of Third-Party Process Customization]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn about third-party processes using sales and distribution, materials management, and financial accounting. Discover the main customization settings to carry out in the system from the sales, procurement, and financial points of view. By applying the standard settings, companies reduce the risk of adopting custom solutions and also follow best practices to manage third-party business procedures.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5839&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 12:08:33 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Quick Tip: Contrast the Old and New Debugger]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn the new features behind the new ABAP debugger in SAP ERP Central Component 6.0 and compare them to the classic debugger in SAP R/3 4.7.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5806&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 11:32:22 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[A Quick Guide to Successfully Migrating Data as Part of an Acquisition or SAP Upgrade]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[A data migration strategy is one of the biggest and most crucial hurdles to clear in any acquisition or SAP upgrade project. This strategy involves four data-related steps: extraction, transformation, loading, and reconciliation. A properly planned and executed data migration strategy paves a strong foundation for the success of your project; however, if you fail to follow a data migration strategy correctly, it could lead to project failure.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5779&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 8 Apr 2011 10:02:15 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Avoid Stockouts by Integrating APO DP and Trade Promotion Management]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn how to transfer trade promotions created in the Trade Promotion Management (TPM) function of SAP Customer Relationship Management to SAP Advanced Planning & Optimization Demand Planning (DP). If you plan for a trade promotion with a retailer but cannot meet the demand, it will lead to customer dissatisfaction and potential loss of future sales. A supplier can avoid stockouts by integrating TPM with DP.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5703&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:55:16 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Lower Stock-Outs For Inventory With Limited Shelf Life]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Most inventories used in the supply network planning run have expiration dates. You can use information relative to inventory expiration dates and future demand needs to reduce future stock-outs via additional replenishment orders. Although shelf-life propagation and associated alerts are fully described in SAP’s standard documentation, you can also incorporate shelf-life information into your standard planning run, thus automating and simplifying the job of a supply planner.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5700&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:50:24 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Share Resources by Consolidating Warehouse Operations in a 3PL Model (Part 2)]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[In eight steps, learn about extending SAP warehouse management functionality to more than one company, the related design of interfaces from a non-SAP ERP system, and the process flow of inbound/outbound processes.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5683&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:38:38 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Share Resources by Consolidating Warehouse Operations in a 3PL Model (Part 1)]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn how to set up a single warehouse using SAP warehouse management (WM) to run operations for multiple companies/legal entities running SAP and non-SAP ERP systems. Without requiring warehouse worker intervention, this setup fully leverages handling unit management to automatically allow the respective companies to maintain ownership of their inventory. You will also get an understanding about how to design interfaces between SAP WM and non-SAP ERP systems run by one of the companies.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5673&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:35:49 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Improve Runs for Products with Recurring Time Constraints Using SAP APO SNP]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[You can configure the SAP Advanced Planning & Optimization (SAP APO) Supply Network Planning (SNP) module to create a real-time shop floor plan based on production frequency. This approach is useful if a company has dedicated manufacturing lines and manufacturing weeks in a month for different product groups, and wants to generate the production plan by looking at factors such as time schedules and manufacturing resources. SAP APO SNP can generate a production plan that the shop floor can execute.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5680&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:09:17 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Simplify Shop Floor Sequence Optimization with a PP/DS Exception-Based Setup Matrix]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[You can use the Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) optimizer in SAP Advanced Planning & Optimization for finite scheduling of production resources to avoid capacity overload and at the same time optimize the production sequence. Finite scheduling means there is no capacity overload and optimized sequence means there is minimal difficulty to changeover with respect to the due date. You can design the setup matrix — the prerequisite master data for PP/DS optimization — with a step-by-step approach by analyzing the product mix with a hierarchy. With that analysis, it is easier to translate scheduling rules into parameters the system understands with minimum ongoing master data maintenance.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5674&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:21:43 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Better Inspect and Maintain Your Critical Equipment with SAP PM and SAP QM]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Many regulations require regular inspection and maintenance of equipment to control the risk of accidents. You can cover these regulations by creating new processes with a combination of SAP plant maintenance (PM) and quality management (QM) modules.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5655&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 4 Feb 2011 15:59:13 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Capture the Variable Scheduling Time of Operations in Process Order Scheduling]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Capturing the predefined execution time of a process order is a well-known and straightforward procedure in the Production Planning for Process Industries module of the SAP ERP Central Component (SAP ECC) system. However, capturing the dynamic execution time of phases of a process order requires you to follow a special configuration procedure in SAP ECC. By using this configuration, you obtain greater predictability in process order scheduling and face less uncertainty about how variable factors affect the preparation of an ingredient.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5654&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 4 Feb 2011 9:41:51 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Uncover Hidden QM Problems Using Health Checks]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Save time and money by knowing the health of your Quality Management (QM) module with SAP QM module health checks. By running health check reports, you are able to avoid a costly rework of processes because the close observation of the health of a go-live allows for quick adjustments if needed; roll off consultants, if you are using them, sooner because you have the tools to support a go-live; know the actual health of the modules; and solve issues without outside help.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5642&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:55:52 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[How to Set Up Master Data and Configuration for VMI using SAP APO 7.0 and SAP ECC 6.0 ]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) helps with collaboration between the vendor and the customer using SAP applications such as SAP ERP Central Component (SAP ECC) and SAP Advanced Planning & Optimization (SAP APO). However, to seamlessly execute the VMI process using SAP APO and SAP ECC, you must correctly set up master data and configuration. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5542&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 1 Dec 2010 12:19:16 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Enable a Tax Efficient Supply Chain in SAP ERP]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[With increased focus on international markets, companies running SAP are continually looking to better manage the flow of goods in a tax-efficient way to help grow their business and improve their bottom lines. Find out some best practices and financial considerations when distributing goods in international markets. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5526&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 9 Nov 2010 14:44:23 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[3 Steps to Identify Missing Parts and Evaluate Shortages for Production Orders]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[The availability of required parts becomes more critical as you get closer to starting your production run. Learn three steps to easily update your SAP ERP system with the latest availability of parts required for production, identify missing components, check expected receipts, and expedite procurement. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5533&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 9 Nov 2010 14:43:21 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[How to Use Data Management Techniques to Turbo-Charge SD Processes]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn how to enhance the performance of your sales and distribution processes along with your SAP ERP system by adopting effective data management tips and tricks based on performance- driven configuration settings in rebate processing, sales document flow, and collective processing runs.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5509&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 17:25:19 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Easily Configure European Article Numbers and Universal Product Codes in SAP Materials Management]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Gain a deeper knowledge of what European Article Numbers (EAN) and Universal Product Codes (UPC) mean. Save valuable time by understanding how you can configure EANs and UPCs in the system and the reports you can run to validate the correctness of the configuration.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5506&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 17:23:42 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Keep Your Order-to-Cash Documents’ Integrity Intact within a Global Trade Compliance Program]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[When considering standard and non-standard order-to-cash processes, you can employ key workarounds to preserve standard SAP documents as the system of record. Understand the document flow of an order-to-cash process within a global trade operation, as well as the effects on plant operations. Then step through four example adjustments you can make to your order-to-cash process that keep you compliant with global trade policies and regulations.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5482&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 1 Oct 2010 14:06:45 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[An Easy Way to Use Hot Keys in SAP Search Help]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[The hot key functionality makes SAP search help more flexible by giving you a shortcut to select an elementary search help from the collective search help directly in the input field. Find out how you can apply this functionality to your SCM tasks in your SAP system. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5418&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:25:58 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Seamlessly Execute Vendor-Managed Inventory Using SAP APO 7.0 and SAP ECC 6.0]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Companies who have vendors manage the inventory in their stores for specific stock keeping units often opt to use Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI). VMI improves customer service, reduces inventory requirements, and improves customer retention. Discover how to seamlessly execute VMI across demand planning, Supply Network Planning, and sales and distribution. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5413&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 16:40:30 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Case Study: How Delphi Saved Significant Warehouse Resources by Using Customer-Specific Inventory Levels in a Customized SAP MDE Environment]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Discover how Delphi’s easy-to-implement, customized mobile data entry solution can reduce warehouse resources consumption and increase visibility by automating picking decisions and enabling control at a customer-specific inventory level. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5406&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 9 Sep 2010 17:07:53 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Quality Management Order Functionality Helps You Manage Quality Defect Costs More Efficiently]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Discover how using Quality Management order functionality in SAP ERP Central Component effectively helps you record, track, and manage the costs resulting from quality defects.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5399&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:36:34 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Use Order Change Management to Automatically Apply Last-Minute Changes to Production Orders ]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Discover how order change management (OCM) improves manufacturing accuracy and customer satisfaction by ensuring that production orders conform to the latest product structure and sales order data. OCM is well integrated with sales orders for configurable products. It also helps prevent the cancellation and repetition of sales orders by ensuring that changes to product features are transferred to manufacturing. Because OCM is expandable, you can apply it to production orders already in process. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5394&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:47:48 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[<i>Quick Tip</i><br>Expedite Your Purchase Order Creation Using Transaction ME57]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Discover how transaction ME57 saves you time by assigning information records, pulling together requisitions that need to be converted, and processing the requisitions into purchase orders.  ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5389&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:22:53 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Make Your Product Allocation Model More Versatile with Product Allocation Sequence ]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[In an environment where product allocations are used to constrain the confirmation of sales orders, the use of a single product allocation procedure can make the check against product allocations inflexible and restrictive. The product allocation sequence functionality can help surmount such challenges. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5378&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:35:18 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Understanding Inconsistencies in Intrastat Reporting for Purchase Orders and Sales Orders]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[When Intrastat reporting is incorrect, it is often assumed that it is the result of incorrect data or incorrect settings for the supply chain processes. However, sometimes the reporting appears incorrect when it actually is correct. Discover and understand the four main reasons for inconsistencies in Intrastat reporting and reduce your time and stress level in meeting European Union legal reporting requirements.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5325&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 2 Jul 2010 15:13:32 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[SAP QM Vendor Release: Putting Quality Management in Control of Vendor/Material Releases ]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Discover the integration power of SAP Quality Management vendor release and what you need to set up to trigger the functionality. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5332&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 2 Jul 2010 15:11:48 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Case Study:  How a Mill Products Company Tracks Handling Units Across Modules in SAP ECC 6.0 ]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Discover how tracking a single handling unit throughout a supply chain improves visibility, increases overall customer satisfaction, and reduces the order-to-cash cycle. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5314&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 1 Jul 2010 16:51:13 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Tips and Tricks for Archiving Your Purchasing Documents ]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Gain insight into preconditions for archiving purchasing documents that reduce database maintenance time, storage requirements, and data backup, among other benefits. Gather strategies to avoid unnecessary errors and pitfalls when archiving purchasing documents in the SAP system.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[ http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5265&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:41:10 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Squeezing Inventory to Extract Value in an OEM Service Parts Environment]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Barloworld Equipment Southern Africa used SAP Advanced Planning & Optimization to manage 2.1 million stock keeping units across 46 plants and six southern African countries. By optimizing its inventory, it cut emergency supply fees by 20 percent and improved the overall availability of off-the-shelf inventory by 3.8%. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5255&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 7 Jun 2010 14:36:01 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Achieve Efficiency and Flexibility in Inbound Receiving Using Radio Frequency]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn how to use radio frequency-enabled mobile scanning devices in your day-to-day warehouse operations to improve efficiency and throughput, increase data accuracy, and boost storage capacity and warehouse organization.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5256&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 7 Jun 2010 13:19:04 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Track Multiple Manufacturer Part Numbers Effectively Using Manufacturer Part Number Management ]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn how you can set up manufacturer part numbers (MPNs) to manage your multiple vendor part numbers efficiently. These are the configuration steps, tips and tricks, and common pitfalls you need to watch out for when implementing this functionality.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5249&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 3 Jun 2010 12:27:25 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Improve Your Receiving and Putaway Processes with Inbound Deliveries and Automatic Goods Receipts]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Improve the accuracy of available-to-pick in warehouse bin locations using inbound deliveries to post an automatic goods receipt at confirmation of putaway into a warehouse bin location.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5215&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 7 May 2010 13:43:08 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Achieve Complete Integration of Your Inter-Company Transactions within SAP ERP]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Take a detailed look at the configuration steps within SAP ERP that are necessary to process an inter-company transaction from start to finish.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5213&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 6 May 2010 16:41:02 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Serializing and Unserializing Processes in SAP ERP]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[In this excerpt from Srivathsan Narayanan’s new SAP PRESS book,<i>Optimizing Reverse Logistics in SAP ERP</i>, learn how to process transactions by deactivating serialization requirements in SAP ERP when a serial number isn’t provided.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5208&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 3 May 2010 10:54:36 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Case Study: Model and Optimize a Supply Chain with SNP Optimizer]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Find out how to build complex optimization scenarios in Supply Network Planning (SNP). Learn which transactions facilitate the creation and maintenance of the required master data with the help of a real scenario, which is based on a supply chain from crude sourcing to carburant distribution in the oil industry.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5195&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:28:43 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Provide Visibility of Your Company’s Assets in a Changing Business Model]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Some SAP professionals assume Supplier Network Collaboration, Collaboration Folders, and Supply Chain Event Manager are products better suited for a repetitive manufacturing environment. However, you can use them effectively in a make-to-order, configure-to-order environment. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5177&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 7 Apr 2010 15:28:31 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Which Inventory Valuation Method Is Right for Your Make-To-Order Scenario?]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[In a make-to-order scenario, you have three inventory valuation methods you can use. It is crucial to choose the right method for each order — if you choose the wrong one, you cannot correct it, so you must cancel the order and re-enter it in the system. Walk through each method and find out when to use each. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5177&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 5 Apr 2010 15:41:05 EST</pubDate>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:48:14 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Quick Tip:Select the Right SAP Warehouse Management Solution ]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn how factors such as functionality, cost, available expertise, and outlook are all important in deciding between warehouse management (WM) in SAP ERP and SAP SCM Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM).]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5175&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:20:00 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Part 2 Save Time by Enabling Shopping Cart Catalog Functionality with SAP ECC 5.0/6.0]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[by Jeetendra Kumar, SAP Professional, Coca Cola Enterprises, and Jef Benbanaste, Senior Consultant, Deloitte Consulting LLP, SAP Materials Management specialist]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=5110&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:25:06 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Improve Your Delivery Process with Advanced Shipping Notification   ]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn about the Advanced Shipping Notification (ASN) functionality available in the materials management module. Discover how its integration with other modules helps you receive updated information from vendors, create a reliable production plan, and meet your customer’s delivery date. Find out details about the customizations you need to set in the system to activate ASN.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=5092&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 2 Mar 2010 16:23:37 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Decentralized WM Takes the Pain Out of Dealing with Stock in Multiple SAP ERP Systems ]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn how to set up Decentralized Warehouse Management (DWM) for one warehouse under multiple SAP ERP systems. DWM is a fully integrated, cost-effective, flexible solution for connecting applications that perform warehouse management activities to applications that perform SAP ERP processes.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=5103&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 2 Mar 2010 16:22:34 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Improve Promotion Execution with Responsive Promotion Management in SAP SNC]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn how using dynamic or reactive promotion management — rather than static promotion management — can reduce the risk for stock-out situations and overstocking at the retailer. This approach directly contributes to the success of a promotion and therefore to the company’s top-line results.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=5083&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:32:19 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[How SAP BusinessObjects Global Trade Services Improves Compliance Checks on Logistics Documents]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn about functionality that enhances the transactions and document processing of export and import compliance and declarations. Understand the new plug-in that allows you to manage an SAP BusinessObjects Global Trade Services-specific implementation or upgrade independent of other functions or modules. In addition, see how to perform shipment consolidation for better management and cost savings. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=5085&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:13:55 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[SCM Expert Top 10 Articles 2009]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Here are the ten most popular articles that you accessed in 2009. Hot topics were SAP WM Implementation and SAP APO. Click the links below to view the articles. (Note: You need to be a subscriber to SCM Expert to view the full articles.)
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	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5057&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:18:24 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Part 2: Maximize the Accuracy of Your ATP Response Using Configurable Process Scheduling]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn key lessons in the implementation of Configurable Process Scheduling (CPS) in Global Available-To-Promise (GATP). Understand the details of condition master data and other configuration necessary to support CPS.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&promo=iz1551&id=5051&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:00:41 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Part 1: Maximize the Accuracy of Your ATP Response Using Configurable Process Scheduling]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn when and how to use Configurable Process Scheduling (CPS) in SAP Advanced Planning & Optimization (SAP APO) Global Available-to-Promise (Global ATP). Understand the master data needed to support CPS and help avoid common mistakes while setting up CPS.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=5050&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:35:46 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Optimize MM Performance with Data Management Best Practices]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn how you can increase the performance of your materials management (MM) processes and consequently the SAP ERP Central Component (SAP ECC) 6.0 system by adopting data management strategies based on best practices and performance-driven configuration settings in the areas of purchase order management; reservation and dependent requirements; and logistics information structure (S033 information structure).]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=5030&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:01:22 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Handle Vendor Returns Smoothly with Message Determination ]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn about the main customizing settings to set in the materials management (MM) module to activate message determination functionalities. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=5029&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:57:33 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Manage Rental Contracts with Help from Sales and Distribution Functionality  ]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn the necessary sales and distribution (SD) configuration to create and manage rental contracts in your SAP ERP solution.
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	<link><![CDATA[ http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4942&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 8 Dec 2009 17:38:14 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Multilevel Supply Demand Matching with SAP APO-CTM Engine  ]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[In this excerpt from Balaji Gaddam’s SAP PRESS book, Capable to Match (CTM) with SAP APO, gain insight to the CTM engine algorithm and understand the constraint-based programming techniques that the CTM engine uses to arrive at a feasible plan for a given demand.
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	<link><![CDATA[ http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4941&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 8 Dec 2009 17:34:44 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Accurately Plan Configurable Products with SAP APO Characteristics Dependent Planning  ]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn about the basic concepts of characteristics dependent planning (CDP) and how to use CDP for accurately planning configurable products within an SAP Advanced Planning & Optimization environment.
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	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4938&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 7 Dec 2009 16:43:01 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[PROACTively Integrate Your Supply Chain Players Using SAP APO  ]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn how to enhance an SAP Advanced Planning & Optimization (SAP APO) supply chain platform with EDI 852 information. 
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	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4939&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 7 Dec 2009 16:39:56 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Special Planning and Optimization Applications Available for Your Company]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Get an overview of industry-specific applications supported by regular SAP Advanced Planning & Optimization and SAP SCM.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4934&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:11:05 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Gain Error-Free Data Capture with PI Sheet Functionality]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn about Process Instruction (PI) sheet functionality in SAP ERP Central Component 6.0 for the Production Planning-Process Industry (PP-PI). Get some tips and tricks on the use of PI sheets in error-free manufacturing data capture.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4935&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:05:58 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[5 Reasons Why the Quality of Your Statistical Forecasts Can Deteriorate]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn reasons why the quality of your statistical forecasts can deteriorate and ways to prevent the deterioration from occurring again. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4910&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 9:19:33 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[SAP BusinessObjects Global Trade Services 8.0 Helps You Meet Export, Import, and Re-Export Requirements]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn about some key features with the legal control license determination applied for import and export with the latest SAP BusinessObjects Global Trade Services 8.0 release.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=4900&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 9:15:55 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Case Study: Improve Supply Chain Procurement Visibility Using SAP Event Management - Part 2]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn how to use SAP Event Management (SAP EM) to monitor and report on events in your supply chain operations. Establish the proper level of granularity so that SAP EM output yields actionable information to enhance customer satisfaction and improve operations.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4867&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 8 Oct 2009 13:52:03 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Make Your Customers’ Stock Readily Available With Modified Customer Consignment]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[If you are storing your customer’s goods on your own site, see how you can ensure that your customer’s stock is available at any time.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4875&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 8 Oct 2009 13:48:04 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Reduce Customer Claims by Automating Your Price Protection Process]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn how to automate the price protection process by using SAP user exits and VOFM routines and requirements in SAP R/3 through SAP ERP Central Component 6.0. Having an automated solution helps both the buyer and seller save significant time because it effectively manages the price protection process.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4874&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 8 Oct 2009 13:41:40 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Overcome Rounding Issues When Dealing with Mark-up Pricing in SD]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Standard SAP sales and distribution (SD) pricing functionality can be quite tricky to configure in typical cost plus mark-up scenarios. Take a close look at all the necessary logic within the condition technique and ABAP pricing routines to take full control of the way SD calculates mark-ups on sales documents.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4836&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:21:02 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Safety Stock: Which Method Is Right for You?]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn about various methods of safety stock supported by standard SAP Advanced Planning & Optimization (SAP APO), including a new method that provides a more cost-effective way of managing safety stocks in a supply chain. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4807&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 2 Sep 2009 16:09:30 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Meet Your EU Compliance Requirements by Enabling Electronic Intrastat Reporting]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn how to configure SAP ERP Central Component for identification and transfer of transactions for Intrastat reporting to SAP BusinessObjects Global Trade Services. Then you can set up SAP Electronic Compliance Reporting (SAP ECR) for reporting on goods shipped within and outside the European Union. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4806&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:35:29 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Case Study: How to Improve Supply Chain Procurement Visibility using SAP Event Management]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn how to apply SAP Event Management to get supply chain visibility and fine-tune supply chain business processes and planning. Learn the core capabilities of SAP Event Management and configuration setup to implement it in a short time frame. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4804&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:38:58 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Automate Sales Processing and Price Updates for Third-Party Products]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn about the procurement process of an item that is not manufactured in-house by a manufacturing company but is instead a direct procurement from a third party sold to the customer of the manufacturing company. See how you can configure your system to carry out automatic updates of prices of such items in SAP ERP Central Component 6.0.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4798&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:07:12 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[SAP SCM 7.0: What’s New in SAP APO?]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Find out about enhancements in SAP SCM 7.0 in the areas of demand planning, supply network planning, and Capable-to-Match. Learn about characteristics-based planning, Customer Forecast Management (CFM), and other functionalities and process improvements in SAP Advanced Planning & Optimization. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4571&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:04:01 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[7 Steps to Configure Fiscal Weeks Right the First Time in SAP APO ]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn how to avoid common errors in defining fiscal weeks when creating them in SAP ERP Central Component and then importing them to SAP Advanced Planning & Optimization. Examine the touch points of using the time bucket of fiscal week for the planning area, planning books, and supply network planning. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4570&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:11:57 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Calculate the Best Fitting Forecast with SAP APO Macros, Forecast Errors, and Process Chains ]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn how to implement a fully automated forecast analysis system with model comparison within SAP Advanced Planning & Optimization demand planning. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4569&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 9:45:55 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Batch Derivation Reduces Need for Data Mining]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn how semiconductor industries are making use of batch derivation functionality to reduce time and effort spent on searching information through their supply chain. Examine a business scenario and use it as a guide for configuring SAP’s batch derivation. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4566&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:42:30 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Basic Guidelines for a Smooth SAP SCM Implementation]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Get the answers to three common questions regarding implementing SAP SCM.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4497&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:29:32 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[2 Enhancements Unlock the Potential of SAP Wave Picking]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Improve warehouse productivity and efficiency by streamlining your warehouse activities with wave creation logic and a wave monitor. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4499&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 9:08:21 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Easily Conduct Business Partner Checks in SAP BusinessObjects Global Trade Services]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Discover how to correctly configure the complex Sanctioned Party List and perform a business partner check using SAP BusinessObjects Global Trade Services. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4503&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 9:06:41 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Enable Billing Before Shipping Using a Standard Method]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn all the customizing settings needed to implement the billing before issuing solution using standard SAP tools.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4486&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 2 Jun 2009 14:24:26 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Case Study: Improve Your Order Commitment Rate with Real-Time Shop Floor Integration]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn how to resolve lead time issues to improve your order commitment rate through the Capable-to-Promise functionality of SAP Advanced Planning & Optimization Global Available-to-Promise. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4453&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 8 May 2009 15:37:15 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Eliminate Use of External Systems to Manage Intrastat on Import Goods]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Gain knowledge about the settings performed across modules to run Intrastat processes in SAP for import goods. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4454&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 8 May 2009 13:35:01 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[SAP Service Parts Planning Fine-Tunes After-Sales Business]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[See a summary of how the planning process works in Service Parts Planning from a functional viewpoint. Get a functional description of the standard planning process steps and the corresponding planning services offered by Service Parts Planning. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4438&ref=rss]]></link>
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	<description><![CDATA[Learn the steps to build the integration between maintenance activities and production planning/detailed scheduling in SAP Advanced Planning & Optimization. See how integration between these areas and departments creates more visibility over common processes to help alert planners to possible downtimes and lack of materials. ]]></description>
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	<description><![CDATA[Discover how to perform an import and export check using SAP BusinessObjects Global Trade Services.]]></description>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 6 Apr 2009 16:21:52 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Standard Tools Can Eliminate Multi-Source Consignment Confusion]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[See how to resolve problems related to ownership of materials that affect supply chain processes such as inventory tracking and invoicing.]]></description>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 3 Apr 2009 14:28:28 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Case Study: How Bayer MaterialScience Transformed its Planning and Scheduling Process]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn how Bayer MaterialScience migrated from spreadsheets to SAP Advanced Planning & Optimization in 12 months and transformed its planning process.]]></description>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2009 16:39:06 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[IDocs with Message Control Provide Oversight of Goods Movements]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn how to create a new Intermediate Document (IDoc) output for sending goods movements when you use transaction MIGO so that you can retail all the benefits of output message control. ]]></description>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:01:17 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[SAP GRC Global Trade Services Eases Product Classification]]></title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:11:28 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Cut Logistics Costs by Enhancing Inter-Company Procurement]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Discover how to extend and automate inter-company procurement so it meets business needs that require the use of more than two company codes. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?&id=3732&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:03:30 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Make Your System More Available to Users with Key Figure Locking]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn about the different locking options you can use in a planning area to eliminate the problem of locked data selections. See how you can share data with other users at the same time.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=3726&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:54:47 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Vendor Consignment Process Saves Time by Cutting Steps ]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn how to handle the vendor consignment process across the main logistics modules. See how this method saves you time.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?&id=3708&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:04:34 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Expanded Features for Embargo Searches in SAP GRC Global Trade Services]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Discover the expanded functionalities and flexibility of embargo checking in SAP GRC Global Trade Services . See how easy it is to make sure you’re not shipping to or from an off-limits country.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=3689&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:57:29 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[10 Steps to Streamline Requisition Approvals Using Purchase Requisition Workflow]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn about purchase requisition workflow and using it to configure requisition approvals. See how you can set up some of the common business scenarios to implement controls for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=3678&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:56:46 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Reverse Wrong Consignment Postings in Your SAP System]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn how to correct wrong consignment postings in your SAP system and prevent further wrong postings from occurring.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=3677&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:56:04 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Prep for Success: Get Your Stock Migration Cutover Right the First Time]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Plan for and address the key challenges you are likely to face in your stock migration cutover to SAP Inventory Management and SAP Warehouse Management.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=3667&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:55:30 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Apply Sequence Diagrams to Systematize Application and Process Integration]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn the difference between activity diagrams and sequence diagrams. See how you can make your own sequence diagram to help with systems integration.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=3645&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:54:51 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Legal Control Export: What's New in SAP GRC Global Trade Services]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Discover the expanded functionalities of legal control export in SAP GRC Global Trade Services.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=3632&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:54:15 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Reduce Errors by Automating Your Forecast Model Selection]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn how to use the Auto 2 algorithm in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization Demand Planning to automate your statistical forecast generation process.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=3630&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:53:23 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Part 1: Make the Most of Your Warehouse Management with SAP SCM EWM]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Understand the warehouse structure in the new SAP SCM Extended Warehouse Management system. SAP has provided new functionality and components in the warehouse structure to manage everything from simple to complex warehouses.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=3629&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:52:44 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[SAP APO and the Bentley Continental GT: Communicating with a Common Frame of Reference]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Use this detailed summary of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization as an effective tool for explaining its concepts to coworkers and partners with less experience with the system.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=3615&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:52:03 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Part 1: Save Time by Enabling Shopping Cart Catalog Functionality with SAP ECC 5.0/6.0]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Discover how to implement the catalog functionality to streamline your procurement process, boost productivity, and improve the accuracy of your purchasing records.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.scmexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=3614&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:50:46 EST</pubDate>
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