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Abstract:
Globalization, the Internet, and demand-driven supply networks are driving technology change. When it comes to supply chain
management, globalization has created a need for supply network integration and real time data with event visibility. (...)
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driven information technology:
Globalization, the Internet, and demand-driven supply networks are driving technology change. When it comes to supply chain
management, globalizat...
Published:
2006-02-09
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Abstract:
The integration solutions market will be an interesting area of growth. IBS has an attractive offer for companies with complex
and expensive business software at the group and headquarters level, wanting to lower costs and quicken implementation in
their subsidiaries. (...)
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driven information technology:
The integration solutions market will be an interesting area of growth. IBS has an attractive offer for companies with complex
and expensive busin...
Published:
2005-09-08
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Abstract:
All good lean systems have both physical systems in the plant and near real time information technology backbones that centralize
data. The primary advantage of enterprise systems is that they can handle considerably more information than can be accommodated
manually. (...)
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driven information technology:
All good lean systems have both physical systems in the plant and near real time information technology backbones that centralize
data. The primar...
Published:
2006-02-16
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Reliability driven maintenance (RDM) focuses on understanding the "asset health" to determine what maintenance work should
occur and when something should be done. It enables preemptive intervention before failure occurs, whereby failure would mean
that equipment is not delivering required performance re (...)
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driven information technology:
... products into Siemens' Industrial Framework, an information technology
(IT) architecture ... Reliability driven maintenance is apparently helping some companies
...
Published:
2005-01-18
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IBS, a conservative Swedish enterprise resource planning and supply chain management, seems to be making right moves to remain
the leader within its selected segments. However, the road to becoming uniformly globally recognized player will not be smooth. (...)
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driven information technology:
IBS, a conservative Swedish enterprise resource planning and supply chain management, seems to be making right moves to remain
the leader within i...
Published:
2005-09-06
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Abstract:
Companies relying on manual implementation and support for lean and world class methodologies risk losing corporate consciousness.
Avoid the pitfalls of lost information and flexibility; place value on performance gaps and create matrixes of tools and applications
to prioritize issues. (...)
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driven information technology:
Companies relying on manual implementation and support for lean and world class methodologies risk losing corporate consciousness.
Avoid the pitfa...
Published:
2005-09-23
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Abstract:
To assure flexibility and lasting value, information system designs and product selection must be guided by an architectural
plan for infrastructure and applications systems. The Art of architecture design is in extracting business requirements;
the Science is translating them into technology solutions. (...)
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driven information technology:
... transactions. Information technology infrastructure is driven
by speed, distance and volume requirements for data movement and access. In ...
Published:
2002-06-03
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Abstract:
Reliability driven maintenance (RDM) focuses on understanding the "asset health" to determine what maintenance work should
occur and when something should be done. It enables preemptive intervention before failure occurs, whereby failure would mean
that equipment is not delivering required performance re (...)
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driven information technology:
... products into Siemens' Industrial Framework, an information technology
(IT) architecture ... Reliability driven maintenance is apparently helping some companies
...
Published:
2005-01-18
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Abstract:
"Agility", "real time enterprise", "zero latency" ... these are among the several buzzwords doing the rounds these days.
Some would characterize these present times as belonging to the "Real Time Decade." Are these words just hype or do they proffer
a vision of reality for the near future? This article a (...)
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... deployment methodology that allows ROI driven implementation. ... several
years of business and technology experience in ... For more information
about Herald Logic, go ...
Published:
2004-04-07
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Abstract:
In the frantic race to be “on the web” companies are looking outside for help to design and build their web sites. In the
frantic race to be the “bleeding edge” e-Builders are doing whatever they can to deliver service to their clients. The result
is not always predictable and not always satisfa (...)
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driven information technology:
... e-Commerce initiatives are being driven by the need for speed, resistance to expansion
of information technology departments, difficulty obtaining skilled ...
Published:
2000-04-04
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Amdocs believes its ICM strategy resonates with its customers, who, facing increased competition and price commoditization,
realize that they need to differentiate customers' experiences from the competition, to enhance customer loyalty and increases
profitability. (...)
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driven information technology:
Amdocs believes its ICM strategy resonates with its customers, who, facing increased competition and price commoditization,
realize that they need...
Published:
2005-08-03
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Abstract:
Lately demand-driven supply networks (DDSN) are a much talked about topic, yet little is written about SMBs and DDSN. By
understanding the basics of DDSN, and through selective implementation, SMBs can experience the agility, adaptability, and
alignment of DDSN. (...)
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driven information technology:
Lately demand-driven supply networks (DDSN) are a much talked about topic, yet little is written about SMBs and DDSN. By understanding
the basics ...
Published:
2005-10-10
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Abstract:
The documents, spreadsheets, databases and other files on the personal computers used to conduct business are corporate assets.
It cost money to create them and that investment should be protected. Additionally, companies have both competitive and legal
obligations to assure that such data is kept priv (...)
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driven information technology:
... Architecture Impacts. Information Technology Architecture is principally
driven by the need to support enterprise applications and data access. ...
Published:
2000-04-18
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Abstract:
Cover-time planning (CTP) is a "pull" system, but with the intent of planning and not merely waiting for the execution time
to act. (...)
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driven information technology:
Cover-time planning (CTP) is a "pull" system, but with the intent of planning and not merely waiting for the execution
time to act.
Published:
2005-08-09
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Abstract:
Material requirements planning is a system that strives to plan replenishment just before a withdrawal from stock, which
does not work in some manufacturing environments. (...)
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Material requirements planning is a system that strives to plan replenishment just before a withdrawal from stock, which does
not work in some man...
Published:
2005-08-08
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The core concept behind the Vanguard solution is that business intelligence (BI) must be demand-driven, which means that
the business needs of the user dictate the technical solution, not the other way around. In other words, it should let the
business users drive the process, and remove the problems of (...)
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driven information technology:
The core concept behind the Vanguard solution is that business intelligence (BI) must be demand-driven, which means that the
business needs of the...
Published:
2005-07-20
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Abstract:
As major retailers increase their share of the market and exploit technology for business process improvement, consumer packaged
goods (CPG) manufacturers risk losing ground in the market place, if they cannot meet retailers demands for compliance. (...)
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driven information technology:
As major retailers increase their share of the market and exploit technology for business process improvement, consumer packaged
goods (CPG) manuf...
Published:
2005-10-11
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Abstract:
Today, business is driven to change per customers’ needs, and IT organizations must be strategic partners with the lines
of business. Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) best practices are gaining popularity as one way to manage
change. However, implementing ITIL best practices in an I (...)
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driven information technology:
... is driven to change per customers’ needs, and IT organizations must be strategic partners
with the lines of business. Information Technology Infrastructure ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Don’t expect high marks in enabling business initiatives until your company gets its corporate strategy right. This note
was based in part from an interview with Norm Smallwood, CEO of Results-Based Leadership. (...)
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driven information technology:
... Organizational structure is driven by corporate management, measurement and decision
... An enterprise-wide information technology architecture has equal value
for ...
Published:
2000-04-10
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Abstract:
Among its promising initiatives, IBS offers flexible rescheduling tools that integrate with existing manufacturing resource
planning systems. Its warehousing solution also promises better use of space, and automates reception put-away, etc. However,
the vendor still must navigate through some rough compe (...)
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driven information technology:
Among its promising initiatives, IBS offers flexible rescheduling tools that integrate with existing manufacturing resource
planning systems. Its ...
Published:
2005-09-09