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Since supply chains, by definition, are about the end-to-end inter-enterprise process, we highlight the growing importance
of looking outside your four walls when thinking about supply chain performance management. If you are overwhelmed by the
number of supply chain measures you are tracking, it’s bet (...)
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Since supply chains, by definition, are about the end-to-end inter-enterprise process, we highlight the growing importance
of looking outside your...
Published:
2005-05-20
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Can an ERP system help in green supply chain management? Find out in this comprehensive report. Manufacturers are facing pressure
from regulators and customers to document their impact on the environment, including not only the simple carbon footprint,
but other gas emissions, discharges to waterways, lan (...)
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Can an ERP system help in green supply chain management? Find out in this comprehensive report. Manufacturers are facing pressure
from regulators a...
Published:
2010-04-19
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The increased complexity of global supply chains has led to longer lead time, more pipeline inventory, and the need to control
downstream and upstream logistics. Growing supply chain complexity is a top business pressure, contributing to increased supply
chain management costs. This report focuses on gai (...)
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... chains has led to longer lead time, more pipeline inventory, and the need to control downstream and upstream
logistics. Growing supply chain complexity is a ...
Published:
2012-01-25
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Significant differences exist between the new parts production supply chain and the service and replacement parts supply
chain. Companies using conventional, new product inventory methods are missing opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness. (...)
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Significant differences exist between the new parts production supply chain and the service and replacement parts supply chain.
Companies using c...
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2005-08-01
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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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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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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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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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... Store demand signals thus have to propagate upstream through the retailer’s supply
chain, synchronizing constrained replenishments across all supply chain
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Published:
2008-08-01
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Tighten and speed up the manufacturing supply chain to better align raw Materials inventory levels with production plans,
and reduce inventory and administrative costs. (...)
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... Upstream With Raw Materials Suppliers. Source: Agentrics. Document Type: Case Study
Description: Tighten and speed up the manufacturing supply chain to better ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Traditionally, the consumer packaged goods supply has been driven to market mostly by upstream manufacturers. But progressive
companies are realizing the enduring value of being driven by the market, and they are starting to use demand as a guiding
light. (...)
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Traditionally, the consumer packaged goods supply has been driven to market mostly by upstream manufacturers. But progressive
companies are realiz...
Published:
2009-08-26
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Supply Chain Management (SCM) once viewed as a way to obtain a competitive advantage, is now perceived as a logical and necessary
extension of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). The reasons: First, traditional ERP systems lack the advanced planning
tools necessary for companies to respond to an increa (...)
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Supply Chain Management (SCM) once viewed as a way to obtain a competitive advantage, is now perceived as a logical and necessary
extension of Ent...
Published:
2002-12-28
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For chemical companies, optimizing the distribution network and rationalizing inventories are the keys to an efficient supply
chain and smoother operations. They must also resolve the challenges posed by environmental regulations and the need for seamless
data integration. (...)
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For chemical companies, optimizing the distribution network and rationalizing inventories are the keys to an efficient supply
chain and smoother o...
Published:
2006-05-11
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The continuous chemical industries typically share an objective of running at near 100% utilization. This and other realities
yield unique requirements for a Supply Chain Planning (SCP) system. This article discusses some of these unique needs. (...)
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The continuous chemical industries typically share an objective of running at near 100% utilization. This and other realities
yield unique requir...
Published:
2002-08-04
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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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... Namely, on the supply (upstream) side, commodity-focused hedge funds
have long leveraged ... This holistic supply chain network-based pricing
is the only way to ...
Published:
2009-01-23
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Supply Chain Collaboration: The Key to Success in a Global Economy. Download Free Technology Research White Papers Linked
To Supply Chain Collaboration. Outsourcing and global competition are forcing companies to transform their supply chains from
linear processes into adaptive networks. Communities of cu (...)
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Supply Chain Collaboration: The Key to Success in a Global Economy. Download Free Technology Research White Papers Linked
To Supply Chain Collabora...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Actionable Supply Chain Intelligence : Leveraging the Services Hub. Reports and Other System to Use In Your Actionable Supply
Chain Intelligence. There’s no doubt that competing in today’s global marketplace is tough. In order to survive, organizations
must become more aware of what’s going on throu (...)
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Actionable Supply Chain Intelligence: Leveraging the Services Hub. ...
Speaking the Language of Supply Chain Visibility. Exactly What Does It Mean? ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Strategic sourcing involves ongoing relationships, which creates the opportunity for mutually beneficial collaboration between
the buyer and the suppliers. This can result in improved profitability throughout the entire supply chain and add value to
the final product or service. (...)
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Strategic sourcing involves ongoing relationships, which creates the opportunity for mutually beneficial collaboration between
the buyer and the s...
Published:
2008-11-17
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... By sharing information upstream and downstream, SCM solutions can give all parties ...
s ability to enable collaboration along the entire supply chain, all key ...
Published:
2009-06-04
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... Collaborative Gateway, Supply Chain Visibility (SCV), and Supply
Chain Event Management ... labels and advance ship notices (ASN’s) upstream,
assures quality ...
Published:
2011-03-17