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SCM System/SCM Software Comparison and Evaluation

... Mode based rating--defined based on shipment characteristics such as air, small package, truckload, and lTL On time delivery according to plan Ongoing status ... http://scm.technologyevaluation.com/transportation-management/ - 13k - 2009-03-09

The Secret of One Vendor's Success in the Retail Supply Chain

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... to enable quicker response with real-time transaction processing ... from concept to product delivery—is the ... that scheduled activities progress according to plan ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2007/10/research_notes/VN_SC_PJ_10_19_07_1.asp - 23k - 2007-10-19 Summary: Using the service-oriented architecture concepts of reusability and standards-based interoperability, and based on extensive experience with legacy systems and packaged applications integration, Eqos can deliver pre-configured, cross-enterprise business processes that blend new and legacy functionality i

Food and Beverage Industry Trends and Issues

by Olin Thompson and PJ Jakovljevic ... how we prepare and cook our foods (according to kosher ... highly demanding service levels and delivery requirements, and ... Because of the tight time scales involved ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/10/research_notes/TU_ER_XOT_10_31_06_1.asp - 29k - 2006-10-31 Summary: Food and beverage manufacturers and distributors supplying major supermarket retailers share many common business challenges. The customers—powerful and demanding supermarkets and retail chains—want products manufactured 'to order,' with lead times measured in hours rather than days or weeks.

No One Said Sourcing Overseas Would Be Easy

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... companies receive their merchandise on time and according to exact ... movements, and track the production and delivery of products in near real time. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2007/08/research_notes/TU_SC_PJ_08_17_07_1.asp - 28k - 2007-08-17 Summary: The many challenges and risks that retailers face when sourcing globally could be mitigated with the right software tools. Yet the sad fact is that few information technology systems fully support the complexities and unique requirements of global trade.

Key SCM Features to Look For (And Major Players to Look Out For) ...

... vendors, and customers for improved on-time delivery. ... of SCM software product suites according to industry and ... Logility can provide real-time measurements and ... blog.technologyevaluation.com/.../06/30/key-scm-features-to-look-for-and-major-players-to-look-out-for/ - 53k - 2009-06-30

Curbing MESsy Shop Floor State of Affairs – Part III » The TEC ...

... by product and/or product type), and on-time delivery. ... be: performance by shift/product, plan attainment, downtime ... Rather, according to the vendor, SAP Perfect ... blog.technologyevaluation.com/blog/2009/01/15/curbing-messy-shop-floor-state-of-affairs-–-part-iii/ - 56k - 2009-01-15

Manual versus Information Technology Enabled Lean Manufacturing

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... cards can always be calculated manually according to the ... for the sequential and JIT delivery of configured ... right information at the right time, and enterprise ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/02/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_02_16_06_1.asp - 27k - 2006-02-16 Summary: All good lean systems have both physical systems in the plant and near real time information technology backbones that centralize data. The primary advantage of enterprise systems is that they can handle considerably more information than can be accommodated manually.

One Vendor's Quest to Garner a Global Sourcing Ecosystem

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... the supply chain—from concept to delivery—generating alerts and reports when things do not go according to plan ... Best Buy, which at the same time marked its ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2007/10/research_notes/VN_SC_PJ_10_12_07_1.asp - 19k - 2007-10-12 Summary: Having started as a business-to-business integration provider for a few major retailers in the United Kingdom, Eqos has evolved into a full-fledged, worldwide provider of global sourcing and supplier management solutions.

Order Promising: Pre-Condition Your Enterprise for Operational ...

by Dave Strothmann ... other hand, if you consistently deliver according to your ... lowest cost, within an acceptable delivery window from ... be disrupted within a specific time fence and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/WhitePapers/2001/11/research_notes/TU_WP_DST_11_24_01_1.asp - 19k - 2001-11-24 Summary: Simple questions often have complex answers. Whether they are speaking with you on the phone or placing an order on a Web storefront, your customers expect immediate gratification. They want to know when their order will ship the moment it is placed. How do you respond?

Should North Americans Send More Software Development Work to ...

by Yu (Kurt) Chen ... According to Liu Jiren, the leader of Neusoft ... of bugs, proper documentation, on-time delivery, and so ... advantages of proximity between development and delivery. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Outsourcing/2008/11/research_notes/MI_OE_YKC_11_17_08_1.asp - 18k - 2008-11-17 Summary: This article discusses the risks and opportunities related to outsourcing software development to China. It concludes that China, as an outsourcing destination, has different risk exposures in comparison with India. However, going to China may also bring opportunities considering the pressure of further