Material and Part Rationalization

SCM System/SCM Software Comparison and Evaluation

... batch extraction, or system migration Market dependent pricing agreements Master file audit reporting Material and Part Rationalization May includes initial ... http://scm.technologyevaluation.com/supply-chain-optimization// - 71k - 2009-03-09

Manugistics Envisions Supplier Relationship Management Solution

by Steve McVey ... improved parts and supplier base rationalization, reduced part redundancies, a ... purchasing processes, and reduced development, material, and inventory ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2001/08/news_analysis/NA_BA_SRM_08_10_01_1.asp - 8k - 2001-08-10 Summary: Manugistics’ launch of SRM is clear evidence that it intends to stake a larger claim in the E&HT market, the near-exclusive domain of its arch-nemesis i2 Technologies.

Design for Serviceability

by Bill McBeath ... understood that the majority of material costs for ... applies to serviceability as part of the ... Parts rationalization; Self-diagnostics and remote diagnostics; Design ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2004/11/research_notes/TN_SC_XBM_11_02_04_1.asp - 14k - 2004-11-02 Summary: When the product alone was the primary basis of competition, the life of a design engineer was a lot simpler. No more. Design engineers are being asked to make an increasingly complex set of trade-offs, requiring a very cross-functional and inter-enterprise approach to the design process.

PLM Software Evaluations & Comparisons

... return projects that should be considered as a part of the ... Material Rationalization / Strategic Sourcing - Another problem that many companies suffer from is ... http://www.technologyevaluation.com/ppc/request/plm_eval_us.asp - 24k - 2009-09-09

Oracle Renders Its PLM Outline Part Two: Challenges and User ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic & Jim Brown ... across a supply chain, and which have new product development concerns, including part simplification and reuse, material rationalization, design collaboration ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Plm/2004/01/news_analysis/NA_PL_PJ_01_06_04_1.asp - 20k - 2004-01-06 Summary: Key concerns for PLM prospects will be domain knowledge in design and engineering-specific functions and integration, including currently poor connections from Oracle workflow to third-party business applications and CAD/PLM interfaces.

Made2Manage Systems 'One Year After': Reenergized and Growing Part ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Part of Made2Manage Systems acquisition strategy includes ... shop floor personnel, lower material costs, and ... Yet, the vendor's rationalization strategy to have a ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/02/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_02_26_05_1.asp - 22k - 2005-02-26 Summary: Although not necessarily unique to Made2Manage Systems, the strategy of taking a deep breath and reflecting upon how to proactively better serve existing customers, and building upon that with a combined organic growth and growth via acquisitions, seems to be a recipe for success these days.

Merger Mania At Its Extremes Part 2: Challenges & User ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Part One detailed the announcements and began ... line profitability analysis, material substitution, returnable ... Supply chain rationalization with its Supply Chain ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2002/10/news_analysis/NA_SC_PJ_10_10_02_1.asp - 17k - 2002-10-10 Summary: While the merger is justifiable it does not provide the new entity with much room for mistakes. SynQuest also needs to quickly figure out the best combination of its disparate products and technologies and articulate a clear and assuring message to the market that it can deliver a strategy for the planni

The PLM Program An Incremental Approach to the Strategic Value of ...

by Jim Brown ... return projects that should be considered as a part of the ... Material Rationalization / Strategic Sourcing - Another problem that many companies suffer from is ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2003/12/research_notes/TU_EV_XJB_12_21_03_1.asp - 13k - 2003-12-21 Summary: Companies that took an early adopter approach to PLM are beginning to show significant reductions in new product introduction lead times and to benefit from meaningful cost savings by executing a series of focused, high return projects

Has Consolidation Made the PLM Market More Agile? Part Three ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic & Jim Brown ... to market, reducing operating and direct material costs, and ... Part Two discussed the Market Impact ... In addition to the products' rationalization, the integration ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/plm/2003/10/news_analysis/NA_PL_PJ_10_24_03_1.asp - 13k - 2003-10-24 Summary: Even if Agile continues to deliver superior products, its competition against single-vendor, pre-integrated ERP suite products will force Agile to aggressively differentiate the depth of their PLM expertise and further drive industry specialization.

Battery Power Shakes Up Made2Manage Part Two: Challenges and User ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... not wasting any time on multiple products' rationalization like is ... about your needs is your part in keeping ... as opposed to time and material pricing), milestone ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/09/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_09_15_03_1.asp - 20k - 2003-09-15 Summary: The time for existing Made2Manage customers and partners to act is now. The new owners’ motivation in buying the product and vendor must have been the install base and that is you. Showing interest and being vocal about your needs is your part in keeping the relationship the way you want it.