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As supply chains become increasingly integrated and synchronized, we are witnessing the evolution of the business/production
models (in some industries) that merge virtual integration with elements of the older vertically integrated enterprise. This
has profound consequences, in particular for suppliers (...)
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As supply chains become increasingly integrated and synchronized, we are witnessing the evolution of the business/production
models (in some indus...
Published:
2003-12-09
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Supplier Logistics Management is leveraging technology and supplier relationships to gain competitive advantage. (...)
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Supplier Logistics Management is leveraging technology and supplier relationships to gain competitive advantage.
Published:
2002-01-22
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Supplier performance management in the mass merchandising market is undergoing a renaissance of sorts. Increasingly, retailers
are deploying vendor scorecards as a means of better aligning their supplier network with their corporate direction. Suppliers
need to consider the implications and begin prepari (...)
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Supplier performance management in the mass merchandising market is undergoing a renaissance of sorts. Increasingly, retailers
are deploying vendo...
Published:
2005-03-18
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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. (...)
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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-nem...
Published:
2001-08-10
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Abstract:
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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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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supplier research:
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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Chemdex is a provider of business-to-business procurement for the life sciences industry. Leveraging the strength of its
recent IPO, the company is expanding its abilities to integrate with other vendors and to launch new customers quickly. Recent
partnerships to support these initiatives include Ariba, (...)
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Chemdex is a provider of business-to-business procurement for the life sciences industry. Leveraging the strength of its recent
IPO, the company i...
Published:
1999-11-15
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Properly implemented supplier relationship management solutions can help companies overcome some of today's business challenges
by allowing them to restructure their supply chains, align business processes, define and establish company-supplier relationships,
and integrate information systems to share in (...)
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supplier research:
Properly implemented supplier relationship management solutions can help companies overcome some of today's business challenges
by allowing them t...
Published:
2007-01-19
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Abstract:
Globalization, technology stabilization, inventory visibility, and traceability are forcing organizations to reevaluate supplier
relationship management systems. The benefits of a customer relationship management system that can be applied to a supply
chain can streamline operations and increase bottom l (...)
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supplier research:
Globalization, technology stabilization, inventory visibility, and traceability are forcing organizations to reevaluate supplier
relationship mana...
Published:
2007-07-13
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Abstract:
Read this in-depth report from TEC Analyst P.J. Jakovljevic to find out why supplier management is crucial. In its recent
report, Shifting C-level Business Priorities as the Recovery Takes Hold, Saugatuck Technologies claims that top business priorities
are returning to a pattern more consistent with a gr (...)
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supplier research:
Read this in-depth report from TEC Analyst PJ Jakovljevic to find out why supplier management is crucial. In its recent report,
Shifting C-level ...
Published:
2010-11-12
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Abstract:
The appeal of global sourcing is understandable given the benefits of seemingly lower costs. But without discerning hidden
challenges and eliminating potential shortcomings, the process may be more costly than anticipated—a situation especially
true for companies using inadequate, out-of-date enterpris (...)
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supplier research:
The appeal of global sourcing is understandable given the benefits of seemingly lower costs. But without discerning hidden
challenges and eliminat...
Published:
2007-08-06
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Abstract:
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 research:
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:
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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supplier research:
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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Abstract:
What makes a strong supplier/customer relationship? The bottom line is trust. However, trust needs to be earned through a
series of conversations and commitments that have been met. (...)
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What makes a strong supplier/customer relationship? The bottom line is trust. However, trust needs to be earned through a
series of conversations ...
Published:
2001-01-17
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Abstract:
In both retail and consumer goods sectors, the gap between winners and losers widens every day. What is it about the winners
that make them more and more successful, extending their lead every quarter? (...)
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In both retail and consumer goods sectors, the gap between winners and losers widens every day. What is it about the winners
that make them more a...
Published:
2005-03-18
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Abstract:
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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supplier research:
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:
Suppliers are one of your most valuable resources. Unfortunately, Many companies have supplier relationships that are tacitly
adversarial. This article discusses how to manage suppliers as a resource-- defining your needs and then engaging your best
suppliers to have them suggest innovative ways to deve (...)
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Suppliers are one of your most valuable resources. Unfortunately, Many companies have supplier relationships that are tacitly
adversarial. This a...
Published:
2004-07-31
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Abstract:
All one has to do to get with the best product at the best price is to identify every requirement, find a product that meets
all of the criteria, negotiate the best price and get it all done before the product becomes obsolete or the supplier goes
out of business. Many successful and not so successful s (...)
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... IT Selection Myths and Magic. Research into hundreds of product and supplier
selections has revealed myth and magic of IT product selection. ...
Published:
2001-03-12
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Abstract:
i2 Supplier Enablement will help make suppliers’ lives easier but is only part of the answer. (...)
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i2 Supplier Enablement will help make suppliers’ lives easier but is only part of the answer.
Published:
2001-05-29
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Abstract:
Globalization of the Supply Chain means adoption of ITL is not an option. (...)
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Globalization of the Supply Chain means adoption of ITL is not an option.
Published:
2003-12-09