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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. 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. ...
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1999-11-01
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Supply chain planning vendors have moved beyond enterprise planning to solutions that encompass the whole supply chain. Companies
like Kinaxis are using enterprise response management to manage events and responses as they occur and align results at the
point-of-action. (...)
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Supply chain planning vendors have moved beyond enterprise planning to solutions that encompass the whole supply chain. Companies
like Kinaxis are...
Published:
2005-12-09
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This article describes the unique challenges of the service supply chain, provides a framework for understanding the service
management decision hierarchy, and highlights the dramatic value proposition available to companies that deploy advanced service
strategies and decision-support tools to address th (...)
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This article describes the unique challenges of the service supply chain, provides a framework for understanding the service
management decision h...
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2004-06-22
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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 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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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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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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There remains no shortage of experts and solutions that purport to have the keys to improving your supply chain. However,
executives who bear bottom line responsibility for the performance of the enterprise would do well to evaluate every potential
new program from the perspective outlined here. (...)
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There remains no shortage of experts and solutions that purport to have the keys to improving your supply chain. However,
executives who bear bot...
Published:
2002-11-13
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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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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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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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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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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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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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... In any case, RapidResponse is now able to layer ... main lessons of
the history of supply chain optimization ... more could be done to improve
planning implementations. ...
Published:
2012-02-21
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The Case for Integrated Processes. Get Recommendation for Your Evaluation In Relation To The Case for Integrated Processes.
Most chief executive officers (CEOs) have developed strategies that push their companies to achieve certain goals. So why
are so many companies failing to achieve these goals? Becaus (...)
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The Case for Integrated Processes. Get Recommendation for Your Evaluation In Relation To The Case for Integrated Processes.
Most chief executive of...
Published:
2010-03-11
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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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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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HP is making strides in complying with Wal-Mart's RFID mandates. This article describes the key lessons learned. (...)
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HP is making strides in complying with Wal-Mart's RFID mandates. This article describes the key lessons learned.
Published:
2004-10-20
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Effective game plans lead to improved firm performance and bottom line results. Metrics include reductions in stock-outs,
delivery lead-time, missed shipments, partial shipments, expediting efforts, and improvements in customer service. This is
an excerpt from the book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Mi (...)
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Effective game plans lead to improved firm performance and bottom line results. Metrics include reductions in stock-outs,
delivery lead-time, miss...
Published:
2003-12-13
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SAP, traditionally regarded as too cumbersome and costly for small or midsize enterprises, has recently been announcing stellar
increases in sales and acceptance of its Internet-based mySAP.com by smaller companies. We believe that the incumbent smaller
vendors as well as other Tier 1 vendors should prep (...)
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SAP, traditionally regarded as too cumbersome and costly for small or midsize enterprises, has recently been announcing stellar
increases in sales...
Published:
2000-12-18
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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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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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The hype around the adoption of RFID as the 'hot new technology' continues. The reality is that RFID, despite the fact that
this is a relatively mature technology, is still far from mainstream. (...)
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... and their partners shared tales of RFID implementations. ... studies
with stakeholders across the supply chain to gain ... Develop policy and
a business case for the ...
Published:
2005-06-28