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Join us at CSCMP 2008 in Denver, October 5 - 8! We will be introducing AB Value™, a performance management solution for all process-intensive aspects of business operations. AB Value™ includes a simulation capability to predict the impact of process changes; a monitoring capability to help manage process performance and is delivered via the internet to minimize implementation resources and maximize flexibility.
AB Value™ is a solution provided by DSIA, a member of the Kuehne+Nagel Group. DSIA is based in Nantes, France.
For more on AB Value™ see www.abvalue-dsia.com. Click here for the press release.

AB Value – A Proven Process Performance Management Solution A Joint Publication of TriPoint Interactive Inc. and DSIA by Jim Thompson and Olivier Naux. AB Value™ is a successful process management service in Europe that is now being introduced in the United States. AB Value™ can map even complex processes, with thousands of steps, into a database. The user of AB Value™ can combine activity forecasts and cost budgets with actual data to understand the impact on product delivered cost or the cost to serve a customer segment in real time. If the client desires added support, process results may be combined with a remote monitoring service to evaluate performance on a daily and weekly basis.

Practical Tips for Dealing with High Priced Fuel; A TriPoint Interactive Whitepaper by Jim Thompson, Vice President. The surge in worldwide diesel prices has dramatically increased costs in the supply chain. A recent survey of industry leaders reveals the cross functional strategies some companies are employing to mitigate the fuel crisis. The paper explains why both process changes and new technologies are important and how to take the first steps to determine what combination of strategies is right for your company.
CSCMP Global Perspectives Benelux focuses on the role of Belgium, The Netherlands, and Luxembourg in European logistics. The study was coauthored by Marc Linster.
The Benelux countries have a long history of heavy involvement in international trade. Combined, they rank as number four in world trade — after the US, Germany, and China. The Benelux countries are a vital gateway to Europe. The seaports and airports handle about 60% of all the goods transported to the main economic centers in Northern and Western Europe. Over 60% of the European distribution centers servicing five or more countries are located in this relatively small area.
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Effective Business Intelligence ; A TriPoint Interactive Whitepaper by Marc Linster, Managing Director. Business Intelligence projects require mastery of information technology and business process to bring data together, aggregate data into meaningful information, put the information into business context, and control the access to the data. This paper describes TPI's approach to Effective BI.

Improving Warehouse Operations ; A TriPoint Interactive Case Study describing how TriPoint Interactive was retained by a leading distributor of clothing, incentive award programs, and protective equipment. The company specializes in a variety of customization services for its customers, including monogramming,
direct embroidery, patch application, and garment sizing. Within less than 2 months, a joint team was able to reduce average order-to-ship days by 25%, speed up put away and reduce overtime by 30%.

What Can They Steal Here?; A TriPoint Interactive Whitepaper by Jim Thompson, Vice President. Stay prepared: put yourself mentally into the shoes of a potential thief, don’t assume only high value product is at risk, and take the basic kinds of actions to protect your facility and your livelihood.
How to Hire a 3PL And Not Get Fired; A TriPoint Interactive Whitepaper by Jim Thompson, Vice President. It is highly likely that major problems will need to be worked through with any 3PL relationship. What should you be thinking, planning and doing? What follows is advice from having worked on both sides of 3PL startups.

Designing Green Supply Chains; A TriPoint Interactive Whitepaper by Jim Thompson, Vice President.The paper discusses how to focus on designing a green supply chains and take advantage of lean logistics ideas to meet our green goals, while managing cost.

Optimizing the Human Supply Chain; A TriPoint Interactive Whitepaper by Neil O'Connell, Managing Director. Human resources are the key components to supply chain success. The paper focuses on the basics of hiring and sourcing of people as a prime determinate of company success.
Improving Freight Management; a TriPoint Interactive Case Study that describes how TPI was able to help a client break out of a cycle of freight cost growing faster then overall revenues.
Using eCommerce to Improve Customer Service; a TriPoint Interactive Case Study describing how TPI was able to help a client increase eCommerce sales from 9% of revenue to over 23%.
Improving Supply Chain Performance in Wholesale Distribution; a TriPoint Interactive Case Study describing how in less than 12 months a combined team of the client and TPI were able to improve inventory turns by 25%, reduce IDS by almost 20% and increase Return on WOrking Capital by 50%.

Using EPCglobal Network to track airline baggage around the world ; A joint presentation with the CTO of UCC/GS1 at the EPCGlobal US Conference 2005, discussing the use of electronic products codes for baggage tracking (copies available upon request)
Implementing an IT Architecture for Successful Global Lead Logistics Operations; A joint presentation with the Chief Systems Architect of Kuehne+Nagel at the Council of Logistics Management 2004, discussing the IT infrastructure for a global 4PL implementation (copy available upon request)
Tracking Industrial Printers across the Globe Using RFID; A joint publication with Kuehne+Nagel and Lufthansa Cargo (copy available upon request). For related Microsoft case study click here; for the video showing the RFID implementation at OCE and at Lufthansa Cargo click here.