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Abstract:
In today's competitive engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing environment, procuring components on time and within budget
is crucial. With rising fuel costs and increased international trade, supply chain management software can help ETO organizations
get—and stay—ahead of the competition. (...)
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In today's competitive engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing environment, procuring components on time and within budget
is crucial. With rising f...
Published:
2008-07-18
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Abstract:
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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Abstract:
Paragon Management Systems, now Adexa, is the latest niche supply chain management vendor to re-christen itself in the last
seven months. Since July, four small vendors have assumed new names and personas to better differentiate their offerings in
the marketplace. (...)
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ford supply chain management system:
Paragon Management Systems, now Adexa, is the latest niche supply chain management vendor to re-christen itself in the last
seven months. Since Ju...
Published:
2000-02-09
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Abstract:
On October 25, Hershey Foods Corporation announced a sharp decline in revenue and earnings for its third fiscal quarter ended
September 30, 1999. Consolidated net sales were $1.07 billion compared with $1.22 billion for the third quarter of 1998. Net
income for the third quarter was $87.6 million, or $ 0 (...)
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On October 25, Hershey Foods Corporation announced a sharp decline in revenue and earnings for its third fiscal quarter ended
September 30, 1999. ...
Published:
1999-11-01
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The strategic imperative to streamline the entire lifecycle of global trade has prompted JPMorgan and TradeBeam to acquire
complementary companies. Logistics service providers also recognize that many customers want trade services, and are stepping
up to the challenge. (...)
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The strategic imperative to streamline the entire lifecycle of global trade has prompted JPMorgan and TradeBeam to acquire
complementary companies...
Published:
2005-06-17
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Abstract:
A vendor compliance database can range from a complex system built within the retailer's existing architecture to a smaller,
stand-alone desktop database application. Find out what's Andersen's take on vendor compliance programs. (...)
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A vendor compliance database can range from a complex system built within the retailer's existing architecture to a smaller,
stand-alone desktop d...
Published:
2001-12-08
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Abstract:
SynQuest’s joint development venture with Ford has produced a planning engine for inbound logistics that optimizes constraints
along multiple dimensions –material, temporal, and spatial. Currently live at Ford, the application will soon be available
to the market at large. (...)
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SynQuest’s joint development venture with Ford has produced a planning engine for inbound logistics that optimizes constraints
along multiple dime...
Published:
2000-05-08
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Abstract:
With the acquisition of Vastera, JPMorgan Chase may be the first global financial institution to offer a complete integrated
cash, trade and logistics solution across the physical and financial supply chains in a way that would maximize benefits to
its clients. (...)
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ford supply chain management system:
... country-specific knowledge where Ford has supplier ... Most supply
chain management (SCM), not to mention ... inter-enterprise resource management
system, and requires ...
Published:
2005-05-10
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Abstract:
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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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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Abstract:
As companies struggle to control costs, the supply chain and management of supply resources have come under scrutiny. The
supply chain is one area where a company can achieve quick gains and receive a fast return on investment. (...)
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As companies struggle to control costs, the supply chain and management of supply resources have come under scrutiny. The
supply chain is one area...
Published:
2009-07-24
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Abstract:
Improved service management boosts revenue from both service offerings and new product sales, while improved customer service
and enhanced offerings increase customer retention, and draw new service business, providing an additional, low risk and likely
repeated revenue stream over a long period of owner (...)
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Improved service management boosts revenue from both service offerings and new product sales, while improved customer service
and enhanced offerin...
Published:
2005-08-02
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Abstract:
Vastera has gradually migrated to become more of a services company than a mere enterprise software provider. Over the last
few years it has grown its global trade know-how, consulting practice, and managed services division. (...)
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Vastera has gradually migrated to become more of a services company than a mere enterprise software provider. Over the last
few years it has grown...
Published:
2005-05-11
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Abstract:
We may soon find radio frequency identification (RFID) tags routinely associated with common products. However, in order
for RFID to achieve its full potential, the gap between the vision of RFID and the current realities of RFID must be closed. (...)
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ford supply chain management system:
... Daimler Chrysler's RFID routing ticket; Ford Motor Co ... yard
system and vehicle track and management system. ... pharmaceutical
products through the supply chain to the ...
Published:
2006-01-25
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Abstract:
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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Abstract:
Provia and Viastore believe the ability to offer a complete radio frequency identification (RFID) compliance solution, with
the software, hardware, and automation equipment needed to minimize investment, while maximizing results, is what companies
needing RFID compliance truly desire. (...)
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Provia and Viastore believe the ability to offer a complete radio frequency identification (RFID) compliance solution, with
the software, hardware...
Published:
2004-08-13
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Abstract:
The arrival of the new economy has brought significant changes to the existing business landscape. In particular, the retail
industry is quickly learning the value of developing strategic working relationships with vendor partners to improve supply
chain efficiency. (...)
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The arrival of the new economy has brought significant changes to the existing business landscape. In particular, the retail
industry is quickly l...
Published:
2001-12-02
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Abstract:
Enterprises are becoming painfully aware of the need to clean up their structured data and unstructured content acts to capitalize
on more important efforts like regulatory compliance, globalization, demand aggregation, and supply chain streamlining. (...)
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Enterprises are becoming painfully aware of the need to clean up their structured data and unstructured content acts to capitalize
on more importa...
Published:
2004-11-11
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Abstract:
With co-founder McVaney once again at the helm, J. D. Edwards flexed its new supply chain management capabilities at FOCUS
2000 in Denver. (...)
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With co-founder McVaney once again at the helm, JD Edwards flexed its new supply chain management capabilities at FOCUS 2000
in Denver.
Published:
2000-07-07
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Abstract:
Maintaining an effective supply chain is clearly an integral part of a manufacturing company’s livelihood. Using Web-enabled
tools, the enterprise is able to transform the procurement function of its supply chain from a cost center to a powerful business
unit. (...)
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Maintaining an effective supply chain is clearly an integral part of a manufacturing company’s livelihood. Using Web-enabled
tools, the enterprise...
Published:
2002-10-24
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Abstract:
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