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you need to plan
for the UNEXPECTED.
not be surprised by it.
Now you can gain the visibility and actionable insights
you need to maximize supply chain effectiveness.
Only Cognos’ solutions for supply chain and manufacturing
performance management link all your siloed, transaction-oriented ERP
and financial systems to deliver a complete, consistent view of operational drivers.
Now you can gain early insight into delivery and quality issues in order to
address them proactively. Analyze variances in customer demand, suppliers,
and plants, modeling their impact on costs, negotiated rates, and overall performance.
And monitor and quickly adjust plans to optimize use of budget and assets.
That’s why companies like Williams F1, Avaya and Hamilton Beach/Proctor Silex, Inc.
use Cognos to prepare for the unexpected.
Visit www.cognos.com/unexpected today.
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