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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:
As manufacturing becomes a global process, advances in demand management software have given rise to attribute-based demand
management software. In the process manufacturing environment, this software can help manufacturers deal with complex manufacturing
processes and increase overall customer satisfact (...)
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demand planning cost cutting:
As manufacturing becomes a global process, advances in demand management software have given rise to attribute-based demand
management software. I...
Published:
2008-12-24
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Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for Supply Chain Cost-Cutting Strategies. Specific, Measurable, Achievable,
Relevant and Time-Bound. Process industries (chemicals, food and beverage, oil and gas, etc.) face rising manufacturing and
logistics costs. And they’re finding that the old strategi (...)
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Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for Supply Chain Cost-Cutting Strategies. Specific, Measurable, Achievable,
Relevant and Time-Bound. ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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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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demand planning cost cutting:
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:
As manufacturing becomes a global process, advances in demand management software have given rise to attribute-based demand
management software. In the process manufacturing environment, this software can help manufacturers deal with complex manufacturing
processes and increase overall customer satisfact (...)
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demand planning cost cutting:
As manufacturing becomes a global process, advances in demand management software have given rise to attribute-based demand
management software. I...
Published:
2008-12-24
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Abstract:
Like the previous few SSA GT acquisitions, this merger too seems aimed at enlarging SSA GT's customer base, market share,
and more importantly, its predictably recurring support revenue and consequently larger R&D pool. Both companies have notable
customer bases with a wide geographic spread (particularl (...)
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demand planning cost cutting:
Like the previous few SSA GT acquisitions, this merger too seems aimed at enlarging SSA GT's customer base, market share,
and more importantly, it...
Published:
2003-09-27
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... service levels, operational efficiencies, cost containment, and ...
In a multi-facility planning environment, APS ... efficient in dealing with variations in
demand. ...
Published:
2010-12-01
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Abstract:
A radio frequency identification implementation is a major undertaking for any organization—a project with ample risk of
failure. This entire series is a step-by-step guide to the process, with this final part including a comprehensive glossary
of key terms for better understanding. (...)
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demand planning cost cutting:
A radio frequency identification implementation is a major undertaking for any organization—a project with ample risk of failure.
This entire seri...
Published:
2007-09-21
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Abstract:
New executive management, Internet-savvy products, and aggressive promotion have rescued Manugistics Group from the brink
of collapse, at least for the short term. Once the supply chain planning market leader, Manugistics has witnessed its market
position erode steadily over the last several years in fa (...)
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New executive management, Internet-savvy products, and aggressive promotion have rescued Manugistics Group from the brink
of collapse, at least fo...
Published:
2000-09-20
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... can be implemented to achieve cost reduction and ... 7. Use collaborative
planning and replenishment (CPFR) business ... use a variety of demand
forecasting arithmetic ...
Published:
2009-02-24
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Abstract:
Sustained Growth through Operational Excellence: Spotlight on Operations. Find IT Solutions and Other Applications for Your
Decision Associated with Operational Excellence. Embarking on an operational excellence strategy should not be undertaken
lightly. As with most company-wide initiatives, success requ (...)
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Sustained Growth through Operational Excellence: Spotlight on Operations. Find IT Solutions and Other Applications for Your
Decision Associated wit...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
While enterprise applications solutions are moving closer to the plant floor, and plant-level systems are moving closer to
enterprise planning application functionality, these systems will not likely converge anytime soon, because they use different
technologies and have different user requirements. (...)
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While enterprise applications solutions are moving closer to the plant floor, and plant-level systems are moving closer to
enterprise planning app...
Published:
2008-03-28
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Abstract:
Most lean manufacturing deployments target production operations, but can also be extended to other supply chain processes.
To realize the multiplicative benefits of real time information and reduced inventory, companies must assess their production
environment and supply chain activities. (...)
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demand planning cost cutting:
Most lean manufacturing deployments target production operations, but can also be extended to other supply chain processes.
To realize the multipl...
Published:
2005-09-13
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Abstract:
The ultimate winner in the SOA market will have to provide industry-specific solutions solving essential problems that others
cannot. Focus must move away from technology lock-in and vendor dependency, to best solutions for customers, even if it means
customers can use competitor products. (...)
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demand planning cost cutting:
The ultimate winner in the SOA market will have to provide industry-specific solutions solving essential problems that others
cannot. Focus must m...
Published:
2005-05-07
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Abstract:
Like previous SSA Global's acquisitions, this merger too seems aimed at enlarging the existing customer base, market share,
and, more importantly, the predictably recurring support revenue and consequently larger R&D pool. (...)
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demand planning cost cutting:
... operational-level enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions ...
resulting with numerous cost cutting moves, which ... applications, they
still demand their vendors ...
Published:
2004-10-19
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... Another question arises: what are the cost benefits for ... to a customer
order or demand will be ... of action for inventory management, logistics planning,
and cash ...
Published:
2009-06-04
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Abstract:
TEC Principal Analyst P.J. Jakovljevic is encouraged by the growing awareness and adoption of pricing technologies among B2B
enterprises. Conventional wisdom would suggest that pricing, as a key component of a business’s financial performance, is
a critically important discipline within any enterprise, (...)
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TEC Principal Analyst PJ Jakovljevic is encouraged by the growing awareness and adoption of pricing technologies among B2B
enterprises. Conventio...
Published:
2011-10-13
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Abstract:
Savvy and dynamically optimized pricing can mean the difference between survival and failure. In many environments it might
be smarter, quicker, and more useful to calculate pricing based on systematic analysis rather than on fuzzy thinking or human
emotions. (...)
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demand planning cost cutting:
Savvy and dynamically optimized pricing can mean the difference between survival and failure. In many environments it might
be smarter, quicker, a...
Published:
2006-04-03
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Abstract:
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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demand planning cost cutting:
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:
Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for Mid-market Manufacturers for Enterprise Resource Planning. Specific, Measurable,
Achievable, Relevant and Time-Bound. The globalization of discrete manufacturing is forever changing the notion of what a
"small manufacturer" is. Even companies that are cons (...)
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Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for Mid-market Manufacturers for Enterprise Resource Planning. Specific,
Measurable, Achievable, Rele...
Published:
2010-03-11