IT Spending Up Despite Down EconomyGartner research reveals the current economy's impact on IT spending. SkyeTek Launches RFID-Based Sales Chain OptimizationThe solution aims to provide real-time visibility of field-based inventory and employees by coupling hosted software with mobile and RFID. VANTAGE POINT: All Products Are Not Created Equal How to Manage Forecasting for New Product Introductions Analysts Evaluate JDA/i2 Deal JDA's planned acquisition of i2 will expand its supply chain solutions portfolio, but industry analysts question the value that it will deliver to the consumer goods market. McKee Foods Deploys Space Planning Software The Little Debbie brand owner customizes product selection and shelf presentation to increase sales. Accenture and SAP Form TPM Partnership Offering combines SAP CRM capabilities with Accenture's knowledge to provide end-to-end approach to trade promotion management. Anheuser-Busch to Brew More with Renewable Fuel One in seven beers brewed by Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc. is expected to be brewed using renewable fuel by the end of 2009. IBM Unveils New Tool to Manage Finance Function The Financial Transformation Workbench tool has been designed to address the CFO agenda and help improve effectiveness of the finance function. VANTAGE POINT: Retailer Data Sharing A How-To Guide to Operational Benefits Microsoft to Acquire DATAllegro Microsoft improves its mission-critical data platform with data warehouse appliances from DATAllegro. First Previous 212 213 214 215 216 Next Last