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The objective of supply chain logistics - to provide goods to the right place at the right time in the right quantity - is
easy to understand, but achieving this objective while minimizing costs is not an easy task. (...)
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The objective of supply chain logistics - to provide goods to the right place at the right time in the right quantity - is
easy to understand, but...
Published:
2001-12-02
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Performance addresses issues surrounding how the new economy is transforming the supply chain and ultimately, how Andersen
conducts business. Through this effort, they express how their customers, and the industry in general, are creating a more
innovative supply chain. (...)
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Performance addresses issues surrounding how the new economy is transforming the supply chain and ultimately, how Andersen
conducts business. Thro...
Published:
2001-12-08
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Supply chain analytics is gaining popularity with organizations, as it is an effective mechanism to monitor and track supply
chain performance. And with new technological innovations promising to enhance these tools, businesses can look forward to
benefiting more fully from this area of supply chain mana (...)
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Supply chain analytics is gaining popularity with organizations, as it is an effective mechanism to monitor and track supply
chain performance. An...
Published:
2008-05-07
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IBS may be the first vendor to fully integrate a supply chain operations reference model in its business intelligence solution.
Customers receive more efficient measurements and benchmarking across their supply chain regardless of their supply chain
and ERP software. (...)
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IBS may be the first vendor to fully integrate a supply chain operations reference model in its business intelligence solution.
Customers receive ...
Published:
2005-09-07
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Companies make decisions about their supply chains every day. But do they really understand the impact of their decisions
on the P&L, Balance Sheet, and key operational metrics? Do they have the tools to available to consider a broad set of possible
options and their inherent trade-offs? (...)
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Companies make decisions about their supply chains every day. But do they really understand the impact of their decisions
on the P&L, Balance She...
Published:
2003-07-21
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Supply Chain Management (SCM) once viewed as a way to obtain a competitive advantage, is now perceived as a logical and necessary
extension of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). The reasons: First, traditional ERP systems lack the advanced planning
tools necessary for companies to respond to an increa (...)
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Supply Chain Management (SCM) once viewed as a way to obtain a competitive advantage, is now perceived as a logical and necessary
extension of Ent...
Published:
2002-12-28
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Supply chain execution vendor, Manhattan Associates recently took a big step toward e-Business by partnering with CommercialWare,
a 50 million transaction developer of e-Commerce enabling solutions. (...)
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Supply chain execution vendor, Manhattan Associates recently took a big step toward e-Business by partnering with CommercialWare,
a 50 million tra...
Published:
2000-01-23
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This guide to supply chain management (SCM) functions/features will help you determine which SCM features are a high priority
for your organization. This guide to supply chain management (SCM) functions/features will help you determine which SCM features
are a high priority for your organization. Learn ab (...)
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This guide to supply chain management (SCM) functions/features will help you determine which SCM features are a high priority
for your organization...
Published:
2010-05-04
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Changing business requirements have forced supply chain execution (SCE) vendors to expand via add-on modules. Seeing this
upward push from the SCE vendors, enterprise resource planning vendors are now pushing downward and including SCE modules
within their solutions. (...)
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Changing business requirements have forced supply chain execution (SCE) vendors to expand via add-on modules. Seeing this
upward push from the SCE...
Published:
2009-03-25
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Read this comparative analysis on APS, SCM, and ERP to make your business processes more cost-effective. Constant changes
are happening in the software market, either in software delivery methods, features and functions, or software integrations
with other applications. Organizations are looking for solut (...)
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Read this comparative analysis on APS, SCM, and ERP to make your business processes more cost-effective. Constant changes
are happening in the soft...
Published:
2010-02-12
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Abstract:
The business remains challenging to even the most established vendors, since an intensifying product architecture rejuvenation
and functional enhancements cycle, the pressure from the ERP intruders, and continued market consolidation exert fiscal pressure
across the sector. (...)
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The business remains challenging to even the most established vendors, since an intensifying product architecture rejuvenation
and functional enha...
Published:
2005-08-31
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The lack of effective game plans is typically cited as a leading cause of poor system implementation. The following guidelines
provide suggestions for improving the effectiveness of sales and operations planning (S&OP) game plans. (...)
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The lack of effective game plans is typically cited as a leading cause of poor system implementation. The following guidelines
provide suggestions...
Published:
2004-03-26
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Managers weighing an investment in software for supply chain face pressure to be right. Looking for a precise calculation
of ROI often results in making an uninformed decision. Part four discusses the difficulty in predicting the future. (...)
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Managers weighing an investment in software for supply chain face pressure to be right. Looking for a precise calculation
of ROI often results in ...
Published:
2001-07-18
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The nature of a sales and operations planning (S&OP) game plan depends on several factors, such as the need to anticipate
demand, the item's primary source of supply, and the production strategy for manufactured items. Consideration of these factors
can be illustrated with several common scenarios. (...)
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The nature of a sales and operations planning (S&OP) game plan depends on several factors, such as the need to anticipate
demand, the item's prima...
Published:
2004-03-25
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Abstract:
Today’s manufacturers face increasing global competition and complex manufacturing networks. Supply chain management provides
manufacturers with the needed visibility into their supply chain, as well as software solutions, to help give them a competitive
edge. (...)
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Today’s manufacturers face increasing global competition and complex manufacturing networks. Supply chain management provides
manufacturers with t...
Published:
2008-04-11
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Managers weighing an investment in software for supply chain face pressure to be right. Looking for a precise calculation
of ROI often results in making an uninformed decision. This part discusses what to do when business analysis skills are lacking. (...)
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Managers weighing an investment in software for supply chain face pressure to be right. Looking for a precise calculation
of ROI often results in ...
Published:
2001-07-16
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Abstract:
Quality does not start at the receiving dock and end at the shipping dock. The focus on the supply chain demands that the
quality department be involved from the beginning to the end of the supply chain. (...)
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Quality does not start at the receiving dock and end at the shipping dock. The focus on the supply chain demands that the
quality department be in...
Published:
2006-01-20
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Abstract:
Two recent partnership announcements, with InterWorld and Siebel, reveal how E-procurement wunderkind Ariba thinks about
the future of electronic purchasing. (...)
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Two recent partnership announcements, with InterWorld and Siebel, reveal how E-procurement wunderkind Ariba thinks about the
future of electronic ...
Published:
1999-12-01
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Abstract:
Significant differences exist between the new parts production supply chain and the service and replacement parts supply
chain. Companies using conventional, new product inventory methods are missing opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness. (...)
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Significant differences exist between the new parts production supply chain and the service and replacement parts supply chain.
Companies using c...
Published:
2005-08-01
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Abstract:
To improve supply chain operations with a fresh look and new ideas, Harris Tea worked with a consulting firm, Supply Chain
Consultants. The objective was to optimize the entire supply chain, not just the pieces. (...)
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To improve supply chain operations with a fresh look and new ideas, Harris Tea worked with a consulting firm, Supply Chain
Consultants. The object...
Published:
2006-05-19