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Since supply chains, by definition, are about the end-to-end inter-enterprise process, we highlight the growing importance
of looking outside your four walls when thinking about supply chain performance management. If you are overwhelmed by the
number of supply chain measures you are tracking, it’s bet (...)
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customer upstream supply chain:
Since supply chains, by definition, are about the end-to-end inter-enterprise process, we highlight the growing importance
of looking outside your...
Published:
2005-05-20
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Can an ERP system help in green supply chain management? Find out in this comprehensive report. Manufacturers are facing pressure
from regulators and customers to document their impact on the environment, including not only the simple carbon footprint,
but other gas emissions, discharges to waterways, lan (...)
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customer upstream supply chain:
Can an ERP system help in green supply chain management? Find out in this comprehensive report. Manufacturers are facing pressure
from regulators a...
Published:
2010-04-19
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Supply Chain Collaboration: The Key to Success in a Global Economy. Download Free Technology Research White Papers Linked
To Supply Chain Collaboration. Outsourcing and global competition are forcing companies to transform their supply chains from
linear processes into adaptive networks. Communities of cu (...)
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customer upstream supply chain:
Supply Chain Collaboration: The Key to Success in a Global Economy. Download Free Technology Research White Papers Linked
To Supply Chain Collabora...
Published:
2010-03-11
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This continues the coverage of the fundamental issues targeted by supplier logistics management. Fully utilizing the compliance
benefits that SLM offers allows companies to redirect employees from tactical operations to those more strategic. (...)
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customer upstream supply chain:
This continues the coverage of the fundamental issues targeted by supplier logistics management. Fully utilizing the compliance
benefits that SLM ...
Published:
2002-01-24
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Supplier Logistics Management (SLM) offers the opportunity for considerable improvement in efficiency as well as cost reductions.
SLM enables companies and their suppliers to successfully synchronize information. (...)
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customer upstream supply chain:
Supplier Logistics Management (SLM) offers the opportunity for considerable improvement in efficiency as well as cost reductions.
SLM enables com...
Published:
2002-01-23
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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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customer upstream supply chain:
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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Supplier Logistics Management is leveraging technology and supplier relationships to gain competitive advantage. (...)
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customer upstream supply chain:
Supplier Logistics Management is leveraging technology and supplier relationships to gain competitive advantage.
Published:
2002-01-22
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The continuous chemical industries typically share an objective of running at near 100% utilization. This and other realities
yield unique requirements for a Supply Chain Planning (SCP) system. This article discusses some of these unique needs. (...)
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customer upstream supply chain:
The continuous chemical industries typically share an objective of running at near 100% utilization. This and other realities
yield unique requir...
Published:
2002-08-04
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The increased complexity of global supply chains has led to longer lead time, more pipeline inventory, and the need to control
downstream and upstream logistics. Growing supply chain complexity is a top business pressure, contributing to increased supply
chain management costs. This report focuses on gai (...)
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customer upstream supply chain:
... chains has led to longer lead time, more pipeline inventory, and the need to control downstream and upstream
logistics. Growing supply chain complexity is a ...
Published:
2012-01-25
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customer upstream supply chain:
... network to deliver the targeted customer service level. ... thus have
to propagate upstream through the retailer’s supply chain, synchronizing
constrained ...
Published:
2008-08-01
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ITV capabilities allows an organization to meet the challenges of rapidly increasing fuel prices, changes in regulatory requirements,
and provides customers with premium services without increasing the total cost of operations. Find out more in this article! (...)
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customer upstream supply chain:
ITV capabilities allows an organization to meet the challenges of rapidly increasing fuel prices, changes in regulatory requirements,
and provides...
Published:
2009-08-31
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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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customer upstream supply chain:
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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Abstract:
Lately demand-driven supply networks (DDSN) are a much talked about topic, yet little is written about SMBs and DDSN. By
understanding the basics of DDSN, and through selective implementation, SMBs can experience the agility, adaptability, and
alignment of DDSN. (...)
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customer upstream supply chain:
Lately demand-driven supply networks (DDSN) are a much talked about topic, yet little is written about SMBs and DDSN. By understanding
the basics ...
Published:
2005-10-10
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Abstract:
For chemical companies, optimizing the distribution network and rationalizing inventories are the keys to an efficient supply
chain and smoother operations. They must also resolve the challenges posed by environmental regulations and the need for seamless
data integration. (...)
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customer upstream supply chain:
For chemical companies, optimizing the distribution network and rationalizing inventories are the keys to an efficient supply
chain and smoother o...
Published:
2006-05-11
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customer upstream supply chain:
... with over six order lines) to customer homes. ... Supply
Chain Visibility (SCV), and Supply Chain Event Management ...
ship notices (ASN’s) upstream, assures quality ...
Published:
2011-03-17
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Abstract:
Traditionally, the consumer packaged goods supply has been driven to market mostly by upstream manufacturers. But progressive
companies are realizing the enduring value of being driven by the market, and they are starting to use demand as a guiding
light. (...)
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customer upstream supply chain:
Traditionally, the consumer packaged goods supply has been driven to market mostly by upstream manufacturers. But progressive
companies are realiz...
Published:
2009-08-26
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customer upstream supply chain:
... This holistic supply chain network-based pricing is ...
words, besides currently using upstream supply data as ... downstream pricing
(that the customer will accept ...
Published:
2009-01-23
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The classic bull-whip effect means that the further a supplier is removed from the end consumer, the worse are the fluctuations
in demand that they see. This has led many to recommend an n-tier approach to demand management, where everyone gets visibility
to the end-customer demand at the same time. In p (...)
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customer upstream supply chain:
The classic bull-whip effect means that the further a supplier is removed from the end consumer, the worse are the fluctuations
in demand that the...
Published:
2004-12-23
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Abstract:
Strategic sourcing involves ongoing relationships, which creates the opportunity for mutually beneficial collaboration between
the buyer and the suppliers. This can result in improved profitability throughout the entire supply chain and add value to
the final product or service. (...)
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customer upstream supply chain:
Strategic sourcing involves ongoing relationships, which creates the opportunity for mutually beneficial collaboration between
the buyer and the s...
Published:
2008-11-17
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customer upstream supply chain:
... By sharing information upstream and downstream, SCM solutions can ...
collaboration along the entire supply chain, all key ... regarding changes
to a customer order or ...
Published:
2009-06-04