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Abstract:
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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Abstract:
Changing business requirements have forced supply chain execution (SCE) vendors to expand via add-on modules. Seeing this
upward push from the SCE vendors, enterprise resource planning vendors are now pushing downward and including SCE modules
within their solutions. (...)
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yantra supply chain books:
Changing business requirements have forced supply chain execution (SCE) vendors to expand via add-on modules. Seeing this
upward push from the SCE...
Published:
2009-03-25
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Abstract:
CommerceHub may be destined for leadership in collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment; trade promotions; new
product design and introduction; sourcing and procurement; and so on. But given its current size and low global brand recognition,
it is not there yet. (...)
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yantra supply chain books:
CommerceHub may be destined for leadership in collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment; trade promotions; new
product design and int...
Published:
2006-08-29
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Abstract:
Multichannel retailers must be able to flawlessly execute a full range of services to engage, transact, and fulfill on Web
placed orders. Hence, most successful multichannel retailers of today had to either build a complete set of the services in-house
or outsource some or all of them. (...)
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yantra supply chain books:
Multichannel retailers must be able to flawlessly execute a full range of services to engage, transact, and fulfill on Web
placed orders. Hence, m...
Published:
2005-04-12
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Abstract:
French integrator Cap Gemini has announced that it may buy the business consulting division of Big 5 firm, Ernst & Young.
The deal would create an $8.5 billion global consulting giant. (...)
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French integrator Cap Gemini has announced that it may buy the business consulting division of Big 5 firm, Ernst & Young.
The deal would create an...
Published:
1999-12-08
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Abstract:
It is all about a viable and innovative business value proposition, immaculate execution, low costs, and customer satisfaction,
and not about the company’s name or the nature of its operation (clicks vs. bricks) – should be the motto of the story of
the two pertinent giants Amazon and Kmart. (...)
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It is all about a viable and innovative business value proposition, immaculate execution, low costs, and customer satisfaction,
and not about the ...
Published:
2002-02-07
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Abstract:
Once we cross the border of the enterprise, traditional enterprise-centric systems fail to provide visibility or a way to
understand and act, all in sync with our supply chain partners. This is why the delivery architecture of an application is
critical, especially for addressing multi-enterprise intera (...)
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yantra supply chain books:
Once we cross the border of the enterprise, traditional enterprise-centric systems fail to provide visibility or a way to
understand and act, all ...
Published:
2005-06-28
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Abstract:
In partnering with Manugistics, Amazon acknowledges the impact that uncontrolled transportation costs have on its business.
Its move should embolden smaller Internet retailers to seek help in cutting costs and capturing elusive profits. (...)
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yantra supply chain books:
In partnering with Manugistics, Amazon acknowledges the impact that uncontrolled transportation costs have on its business.
Its move should embol...
Published:
2000-06-15
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Abstract:
The nature of an S&OP game plan depends on several factors, such as the need to anticipate demand and the item's primary
source of supply. Consideration of these factors can be illustrated with four common scenarios. This is an excerpt from the
book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Navision. (...)
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yantra supply chain books:
The nature of an S&OP game plan depends on several factors, such as the need to anticipate demand and the item's primary
source of supply. Conside...
Published:
2003-12-12
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Abstract:
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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Abstract:
This is a reprint of the summary chapter from the book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Dynamics AX by Dr. Scott
Hamilton. In this first part, design factors related to system usage in distribution enterprises are covered. (...)
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This is a reprint of the summary chapter from the book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Dynamics AX by Dr. Scott
Hamilton. In this first...
Published:
2007-04-16
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Abstract:
CommerceHub may be destined for leadership in collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment; trade promotions; new
product design and introduction; sourcing and procurement; and so on. But given its current size and low global brand recognition,
it is not there yet. (...)
Excerpt related to
yantra supply chain books:
CommerceHub may be destined for leadership in collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment; trade promotions; new
product design and int...
Published:
2006-08-29
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Abstract:
An effective sales and operations planning game plan results in fewer stock-outs, shorter delivery lead-times, higher on-time
shipping percentages, a manageable amount of expediting, and improved customer service. Several guidelines are suggested to
improve a firm's sales and operations planning process (...)
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An effective sales and operations planning game plan results in fewer stock-outs, shorter delivery lead-times, higher on-time
shipping percentages...
Published:
2003-12-11
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Abstract:
What are the solutions that enable Zilliant's customers to gain a better understanding of their markets' price response and
translate this into more profitable pricing? Zilliant Precision Pricing Suite encompasses distinct solutions geared for each
step of the pricing process. (...)
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yantra supply chain books:
What are the solutions that enable Zilliant's customers to gain a better understanding of their markets' price response
and translate this into mo...
Published:
2007-06-11
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Abstract:
What are the solutions that enable Zilliant's customers to gain a better understanding of their markets' price response and
translate this into more profitable pricing? Zilliant Precision Pricing Suite encompasses distinct solutions geared for each
step of the pricing process. (...)
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yantra supply chain books:
What are the solutions that enable Zilliant's customers to gain a better understanding of their markets' price response
and translate this into mo...
Published:
2007-06-11
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Abstract:
By providing a single plug-and-play connection to multiple trading partners, CommerceHub strives to enable basically any
retailer to electronically integrate with its suppliers, regardless of the idiosyncratic systems and capabilities that might
exist among them. (...)
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By providing a single plug-and-play connection to multiple trading partners, CommerceHub strives to enable basically any retailer
to electronicall...
Published:
2006-08-28
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Abstract:
SAP adds functionality to its role-based workplace portals. (...)
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SAP adds functionality to its role-based workplace portals.
Published:
2000-01-07
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Abstract:
As a result of this push towards full eBusiness integration, businesses face challenges that force them to push the envelope
of business information systems. ERP grew from its predecessors of MRP and MRP II, constantly expanding its solution footprint
to address more and more of the needs of the enterpr (...)
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As a result of this push towards full eBusiness integration, businesses face challenges that force them to push the envelope
of business informati...
Published:
2003-04-29
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Abstract:
Commerce One announced an expanded partnership with Microsoft. Will e-procurement be an integral part of your next operating
system? (...)
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Commerce One announced an expanded partnership with Microsoft. Will e-procurement be an integral part of your next operating
system?
Published:
2000-10-05
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Abstract:
While PeopleSoft has added yet another bit of weight to its applications portfolio with the acquisition of Annuncio, potentially
earning thereby the ability to manage marketing campaigns and track individual customer's interactions across online and off-line
channels, one is to wait and see how quickly a (...)
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While PeopleSoft has added yet another bit of weight to its applications portfolio with the acquisition of Annuncio, potentially
earning thereby t...
Published:
2002-01-25