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This paper examines the steel service center segment of the wholesale distribution industry as a case in point of the challenges
facing distributors and the relief offered through supply chain software. (...)
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This paper examines the steel service center segment of the wholesale distribution industry as a case in point of the challenges
facing distributo...
Published:
2001-09-08
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There are critical objectives that Supply Chain Management Software must satisfy to meet the challenges faced by wholesale
distributors. (...)
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There are critical objectives that Supply Chain Management Software must satisfy to meet the challenges faced by wholesale
distributors.
Published:
2001-09-12
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Because the technology has become easier to implement, use, and maintain, many of the challenges to achieving the benefits
that supply chain management software applications can provide have been removed. (...)
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Because the technology has become easier to implement, use, and maintain, many of the challenges to achieving the benefits
that supply chain manag...
Published:
2001-09-14
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Improved service management boosts revenue from both service offerings and new product sales, while improved customer service
and enhanced offerings increase customer retention, and draw new service business, providing an additional, low risk and likely
repeated revenue stream over a long period of owner (...)
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Improved service management boosts revenue from both service offerings and new product sales, while improved customer service
and enhanced offerin...
Published:
2005-08-02
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The quintessential business challenge is to minimize downtime on assets while minimizing the cost of spare and replacement
parts inventory. To meet these challenges, heavy investments have been made in extensive spare ad replacement parts networks. (...)
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The quintessential business challenge is to minimize downtime on assets while minimizing the cost of spare and replacement
parts inventory. To mee...
Published:
2005-07-30
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The food and beverage industries have very special needs, many of which are externally regulated. Read on to discover some
of the unique challenges and software requirements for these industries. (...)
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The food and beverage industries have very special needs, many of which are externally regulated. Read on to discover some
of the unique challenge...
Published:
2009-11-27
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Optimizing supply chain management processes to work more closely with trading partners, requires enterprises to act together
as interdependent supply networks. The development of service oriented architecture will be crucial in achieving the necessary
flexibility characterizing such networked supply cha (...)
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Optimizing supply chain management processes to work more closely with trading partners, requires enterprises to act together
as interdependent su...
Published:
2005-11-07
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From how to price and promote products to how to optimize profits, JDA Portfolio tries to create that perfect "moment of
truth"--when the right consumer product at the right price is at the right place and at the right time. Yet, the portfolio
rounding out process has to continue in earnest, especially a (...)
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From how to price and promote products to how to optimize profits, JDA Portfolio tries to create that perfect "moment
of truth"--when the right co...
Published:
2004-12-27
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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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Software systems must be able to handle your business basics. A focus on the details is essential. Look meticulously for
the fatal flaws. If you don't select a system that meets your detailed needs, it can be fatal. (...)
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Software systems must be able to handle your business basics. A focus on the details is essential. Look meticulously for the
fatal flaws. If you d...
Published:
2006-11-09
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ERP vendors promise products linking to financial and manufacturing systems (which logically, is currently the vendor's own
system) and include collaborative SRM and PLM capabilities and links to CRM systems. JDA and others must simplify their integration
framework strategies and JDA must focus on data s (...)
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ERP vendors promise products linking to financial and manufacturing systems (which logically, is currently the vendor's
own system) and include co...
Published:
2005-01-03
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The textile industry is famous for its very different characteristics when compared to industries in either process or discrete
manufacturing. Developing production planning and scheduling software for any textile mill is a real challenge even for seasoned
industry experts. This article focuses on some o (...)
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The textile industry is famous for its very different characteristics when compared to industries in either process or discrete
manufacturing. Dev...
Published:
2004-09-27
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JDA Portfolio 2004.1products have been developed or acquired by JDA in order to present customers with an enterprise offering
that might currently be the broadest, most functional set of industry leading retail demand chain software solutions available
to retailers and their suppliers. (...)
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JDA Portfolio 2004.1products have been developed or acquired by JDA in order to present customers with an enterprise offering
that might currently...
Published:
2004-12-30
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Managers weighing an investment in software for supply chain face pressure to be right. Looking for a precise calculation
of ROI often results in making an uninformed decision. Part four discusses the difficulty in predicting the future. (...)
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Managers weighing an investment in software for supply chain face pressure to be right. Looking for a precise calculation
of ROI often results in ...
Published:
2001-07-18
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The question, 'Do vertical industry needs play a significant role in a PLM software selection?' should be a simple question
to answer. Instead, it is a question best answered with a series of questions. (...)
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... and to meet the demands of the retail supply chain. ...
to be provided by consultants knowledgeable in the industry. If we take Project Management
as an example ...
Published:
2003-12-26
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Global Logistics Technologies (G-Log) will soon launch its Internet-based logistics software business for the transportation
industry. G-Log is a new beginning for CEO Mitchell Weseley. (...)
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Global Logistics Technologies (G-Log) will soon launch its Internet-based logistics software business for the transportation
industry. G-Log is a ...
Published:
2000-03-06
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Demand for mill products especially in the metals and packaging industry is growing fast. This presents a good opportunity
for the software vendors who cater to the needs of customers in these industries. But these industries have some unique
requirements which are discussed throughout this article. S (...)
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Demand for mill products especially in the metals and packaging industry is growing fast. This presents a good opportunity
for the software vendor...
Published:
2004-07-17
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Demand-driven supply chains focus on pulling demand and maximizing effectiveness and profitability while traditional supply
chains push products and create efficiencies. This difference is the key to improving all supply chain processes and generating
significant cost savings and growth. (...)
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Demand-driven supply chains focus on pulling demand and maximizing effectiveness and profitability while traditional supply
chains push products a...
Published:
2003-04-27
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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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Abstract:
Process manufacturing industries have distinct needs from an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Here’s an overview
of what process manufacturing requires from an ERP solution, including business intelligence capabilities. (...)
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Process manufacturing industries have distinct needs from an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Here’s an overview
of what process manufac...
Published:
2009-09-07