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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true for companies using inadequate, out-of-date enterpris (...)
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The appeal of global sourcing is understandable given the benefits of seemingly lower costs. But without discerning hidden
challenges and eliminat...
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2007-08-06
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Reverse auction (RA) has emerged as a strategic tool for consumer packaged goods companies pursuing cost efficiencies in
their sourcing programs. This article presents a framework to structure and gain maximum mileage out of the RA process. (...)
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Reverse auction (RA) has emerged as a strategic tool for consumer packaged goods companies pursuing cost efficiencies in their
sourcing programs. ...
Published:
2007-08-31
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Globalization is one of the top issues affecting organizations’ supplier management strategies. True supplier collaboration
can no longer be avoided: working closely with suppliers around the globe is the best way to streamline and reduce costs and
increase value. With practical tips and techniques on (...)
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Achieving Sourcing Excellence: A Three-year Plan for Success. Source: SAP. Document Type: White Paper Description: Globalization
is ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Elusive Profits, Expensive Mistakes: the Pitfalls of Overseas Sourcing.Templates and Other Software Dynamic System to Use
In Your Dynamic System of Overseas Sourcing. Extending supply lines overseas brings new commercial and operational challenges
that are far more complex than ever before. Enterprises ar (...)
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Elusive Profits, Expensive Mistakes: the Pitfalls of Overseas Sourcing.Templates and Other Software Dynamic System to Use
In Your Dynamic System of...
Published:
2010-03-11
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The most successful retailers are those that continually focus on driving the very best performance from each of their suppliers,
and that work collaboratively to improve performance in areas such as on-time delivery, product quality, and regulatory compliance. (...)
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The most successful retailers are those that continually focus on driving the very best performance from each of their suppliers,
and that work co...
Published:
2007-08-15
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Facts you should know about charting a new course in effective distribution supply chain management.Free whitepapers. Wholesale
distributors that pursue growth while neglecting supply chain effectiveness are putting their long-term survival at risk—usually
for no good reason. Supply chains have gained c (...)
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Charting a New Course in Effective Distribution Supply Chain Management. Source: Infor. Document Type: White Paper Description:
Wholesale ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) software solutions became synonymous with competitive advantage, particularly
throughout the 1990's. Customers were demanding to have their products delivered when, where, and how they wanted them. Companies
were therefore compelled to develop and embrace the (...)
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Integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) software solutions became synonymous with competitive advantage, particularly
throughout the 1990's....
Published:
2004-04-01
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The specialized material resource planning module for cut-to-size/shape industries must be able to recognize when current
demand cannot be satisfied by the in stock inventory due to dimensional issues, and include that unsatisfied demand in its
reorder messages. (...)
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The specialized material resource planning module for cut-to-size/shape industries must be able to recognize when current
demand cannot be satisfi...
Published:
2006-09-08
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Abstract:
While not really a household name in North America before the Macola acquisition, Exact has always been a force to reckon
with in the lower end of the ERP mid-market in Europe, and occasionally, to a degree, elsewhere in the world. (...)
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While not really a household name in North America before the Macola acquisition, Exact has always been a force to reckon
with in the lower end of...
Published:
2004-02-28
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Abstract:
As enterprise applications systems developed over time, a continuous stream of new terminology surfaced. This is a glossary
of those terms. (...)
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As enterprise applications systems developed over time, a continuous stream of new terminology surfaced. This is a glossary
of those terms.
Published:
2004-12-24
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Abstract:
The appeal of global sourcing for many industries is certainly understandable, given the potential lower cost benefits, but
without careful elimination of all the hidden challenges, the entire process may turn out to be only a costly "siren song"
adventure. (...)
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The appeal of global sourcing for many industries is certainly understandable, given the potential lower cost benefits, but
without careful elimin...
Published:
2006-06-27
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Abstract:
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 (...)
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Using the service-oriented architecture concepts of reusability and standards-based interoperability, and based on extensive
experience with legac...
Published:
2007-10-19
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ERP first developed as a form of inventory control and later grew to link disparate bodies of information together from across
the enterprise. Now, ERP enhancements include SCM, CRM, and e-commerce features, just to name a few. However, where is this
technology going? What does it mean now? (...)
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ERP first developed as a form of inventory control and later grew to link disparate bodies of information together from across
the enterprise. Now...
Published:
2005-05-17
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Raining Rose, maker of body care products, started as a family hobby back in 1996. Since then, business has soared—making
it one of the fastest growing companies in the US. In 2004, however, it faced serious challenges related to this rapid growth;
poor inventory control was affecting customer service. (...)
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Customer Success Story: Batchmaster Helps Provide a Rosier Future for Raining Rose. Source: BatchMaster Software Inc. Document
Type ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Desserts of Distinction was using too many ingredients to take care of its key business activities. Storing recipes, controlling
inventory, and tracking orders required various accounting software applications, spreadsheets, and databases. As a result,
simple processes were time-consuming and manually in (...)
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BatchMaster Gives Dessert Company a Distinct Advantage. Source: BatchMaster Software Inc. Document Type: Case Study Description:
Desserts ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
If the key financial metrics for creating corporate value relate to costs, capital charges and consumption, and profitability,
then the corporate capabilities or competencies required to drive those metrics must include controlling supply chain costs,
managing supply chain cycle time, and optimizing resp (...)
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If the key financial metrics for creating corporate value relate to costs, capital charges and consumption, and profitability,
then the corporate ...
Published:
2002-11-12
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... via, eg, recovering costs of goods sold (COGS), shaping
demand ... is a wealth of consumer goods historical pricing ... their last
deal), peer pricing, cost-plus pricing ...
Published:
2010-09-24
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Abstract:
While not really a household name in North America before the Macola acquisition, Exact has always been a force to reckon
with in the lower end of the ERP mid-market in Europe, and occasionally, to a degree, elsewhere in the world. (...)
Excerpt related to
cost of goods sold cogs:
While not really a household name in North America before the Macola acquisition, Exact has always been a force to reckon
with in the lower end of...
Published:
2004-02-28
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... Moreover, the finance executives always have a current operating plan with updated cost
of goods sold (COGS) on which to base their financial projections. ...
Published:
2009-12-23
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... In each case, the impact on revenue, cost of goods sold
(COGS), quality, inventory levels, and time-to-market can be measured. While ...
Published:
2008-06-12