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COMMON Webcasts are part of the new "COMMON...Customized" education model, and are offered free to COMMON members as part of their membership benefits. They are one-hour long webcasts on leading edge topics to meet the increasing educational needs of COMMON members.

COMMON Webcasts are designed to enhance the educational opportunities for System i professionals and bolster their daily workplace needs. They are conducted by industry-leading experts and provide focused education at no cost to COMMON members.

If you have questions about any of COMMON's Webcasts, please write to Webcasts@common.org. To submit a topic for consideration as a COMMON Webcast, please send the title, description and speaker contact information to Ian Cartwright.

Upcoming COMMON Webcasts

What's New in Lotus Domino 8 Server (Free to COMMON Members)
Speaker: Kim Greene, Kim Greene Consulting
May 15, 2008 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm Central time (1 to 2 pm Eastern time)
The Domino 8 server offers a wealth of enhancements. Attend this webcast to learn about the new Out Of Office service, automatic Inbox maintenance, the new ODS structure, new database and server features, along with new server commands. You will also learn about the new security, policy, messaging, DWA, and directory enhancements. Domino 8 comes with some much anticipated AdminP changes, Notes client deployment improvements, and streaming replication. This session will also highlight what is new in Domino 8 for System i.

Register online for this Webcast here.

Implement a WMS with Success (Free to COMMON Members)
Speaker: Brian Carlson, Cornerstone Solutions
July 17, 2008 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm Central time (1 to 2 pm Eastern time)
This webcast will provide you with the blueprint for a successful implementation of your WMS (Warehouse Management System). We will discuss all of the components involved in a WMS implementation, including: Software/Configuration; Operational Effectiveness; and Facility and Distribution Team. Case studies will demonstrate how proper testing, training, and the evaluation & refinement of business processes can improve the bottom line when implementing a WMS.

The webcast is packed full of information on common implementation pitfalls and how to avoid them, ROI calculation, successful project planning & methodology, typical implementation timetables, proper application utilization and successful integration strategies. Your warehouse can quickly become more efficient and effective in using your WMS with the tips you will gain in this presentation!

By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:

1. Understand the specific implementation phases and the impact each has on an operation.
2. Create a roadmap for ROI & goal tracking beyond go-live.
3. Measure a successful implementation and avoid mistakes in the process.

About the Speaker:
Brian Carlson is the Vice President and co-founder of Cornerstone Solutions, a supply chain execution consulting firm. Brian has over fifteen years of experience in supply chain related technology including warehouse management, transportation, order fulfillment and customer compliance. He frequently speaks at industry tradeshows, including DC Expo, APICS, several different software user groups, and CUCG. He has also authored numerous articles and has been published in Inbound Logistics, Parcel Shipping & Distribution and MHIA; as well as the supply chain market and WERC websites. Brian has managed the software evaluation and selection process for dozens of companies including companies such as Jacuzzi, Delta and McCormick.

Register online for this Webcast here.

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