Retail and consumer goods

White papers

Title / Abstract	Pages / file size
Business Intelligence - Enabling Transparency across the EnterpriseOne of the largest hurdles an enterprise faces is the need to efficiently and accurately measure and analyze corporate performance at the strategic and tactical levels. However, the frequent lack of definition of proper performance metrics and deficient reporting and analysis capabilities result in difficulty translating data into usable and actionable information.	11 / 882 KB
CGI's Approach to Sunrise 2005 and the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN)North American organizations are faced with understanding the issues associated with Sunrise 2005 and the GTIN along with the resulting impact of these initiatives on resources and budgets. Questions that need to be answered include: How soon should I start my evaluation? What internal systems are going to be affected? What steps are my trading partners taking to be Sunrise 2005 compliant? How can I avoid potential business disruptions? What business benefits can I look forward to enjoying?	12 / 163 KB
Effectively Managing the Evolving Retail EcosystemTo effectively leverage new technology and manage the ever-increasing complexity of the store technology environment, retailers should seriously consider turning to store systems outsourcing.	10 / 350 KB
Effectively Managing the Increasing Complexity of Store Technology in a Competitive EnvironmentForward-thinking retailers are exploring new technologies to position themselves at the forefront of an increasingly competitive and rapidly changing marketplace in an effort to meet their customers' expectations and to continue to lower costs. To effectively leverage new technology and manage the ever-increasing complexity of the store technology environment, retailers should seriously consider turning to store systems outsourcing. With the retail and technology expertise of a strategic outsourcing partner, retailers will be able to focus on their customer and will be well prepared for the store of the future.	8 / 141 KB
Governance-Based Access Control (GBAC): Enabling improved information sharing that meets compliance requirementsAs government regulations and customer and citizen demands continue to increase, organizations must find a way to implement a more sophisticated access control scheme. GBAC is one viable solution that helps organizations facilitate robust information sharing, while managing and mitigating risks.	13 / 994 KB
IT Governance and Managed ServicesWhile outsourcing IT functions offers compelling benefits, its success rate, viewed from the perspective of broad customer satisfaction, has not been equally overwhelming. Learn how good IT governance can ensure a successful outcome both for the client and the outsourcer.	9 / 1 MB