-
Abstract:
As a global company, GKN faced a spread-out workforce and disconnected processes, with separate and inefficient workforce
performance, goals management, and learning and development processes. GKN needed to streamline and connect all of its strategic
HR processes by deploying an integrated people managem (...)
Excerpt related to
global processes:
... separate and inefficient workforce performance, goals manag... Global High-tech Manufacturer
Aligns Workforce Processes Using SumTotal. ...
Published:
2011-05-27
-
Abstract:
In global trade, the flow of information must support the tracking and management of the goods to enable the secure and compliant
entry and exit to and from countries for the correct funds to flow to eligible business and trading partners. (...)
Excerpt related to
global processes:
In global trade, the flow of information must support the tracking and management of the goods to enable the secure and compliant
entry and exit t...
Published:
2005-06-16
-
Abstract:
After 9/11, the analyst community optimistically predicted a sharp rise in the demand for global trade management (GTM) software.
While initially vendor shares rose, pre- and post-9/11 barriers have prevented the profitability and ubiquity of GTM software. (...)
Excerpt related to
global processes:
After 9/11, the analyst community optimistically predicted a sharp rise in the demand for global trade management (GTM) software.
While initially ...
Published:
2005-11-11
-
Abstract:
An enterprise that wants to shift to a global product development strategy must invest in modern product lifecycle management
(PLM) technology. Therefore, the PLM software market could be on the edge of a significant growth cycle. (...)
Excerpt related to
global processes:
... capabilities, to exploit the benefits of global product development. By rearranging
product development activities, personnel, and processes around the globe ...
Published:
2008-10-17
-
Abstract:
Has global outsourcing run its course for your business? See whether the lean production model can help you grow your company
while keeping it home. The recent trend of manufacturing companies in outsourcing their production tasks to other parts of
the world has certainly been effective in reducing produ (...)
Excerpt related to
global processes:
... Looking Beyond a Conventional Mindset As we can see, it’s all too common for manufacturers to rely on
cumbersome global logistical processes to achieve a ...
Published:
2011-01-26
-
Abstract:
Vastera has gradually migrated to become more of a services company than a mere enterprise software provider. Over the last
few years it has grown its global trade know-how, consulting practice, and managed services division. (...)
Excerpt related to
global processes:
Vastera has gradually migrated to become more of a services company than a mere enterprise software provider. Over the last
few years it has grown...
Published:
2005-05-11
-
Abstract:
The Internet has enabled a networked world, a communication infrastructure, and emerging enterprise applications, which have
opened the door for international trade in earnest. But not many applications really offer multi-enterprise services and software
to automate the transportation and Internet-based (...)
Excerpt related to
global processes:
The Internet has enabled a networked world, a communication infrastructure, and emerging enterprise applications, which have
opened the door for i...
Published:
2004-09-11
-
Abstract:
The strategic imperative to streamline the entire lifecycle of global trade has prompted JPMorgan and TradeBeam to acquire
complementary companies. Logistics service providers also recognize that many customers want trade services, and are stepping
up to the challenge. (...)
Excerpt related to
global processes:
The strategic imperative to streamline the entire lifecycle of global trade has prompted JPMorgan and TradeBeam to acquire
complementary companies...
Published:
2005-06-17
-
Abstract:
The challenge for government and industry is to secure trade without impeding growth. Therefore, there is a greater need
for timely information updated by knowledgeable sources of compliance and regulation issues. Global trade management software
appears to be the best solution. (...)
Excerpt related to
global processes:
The challenge for government and industry is to secure trade without impeding growth. Therefore, there is a greater need for
timely information up...
Published:
2005-06-15
-
Abstract:
The growing number of legal and regulatory requirements associated with global trading is one of many reasons enterprises
are looking into global trade management applications, and into harnessing the up-and-coming, strategic software category
of governance, risk management, and compliance. (...)
Excerpt related to
global processes:
The growing number of legal and regulatory requirements associated with global trading is one of many reasons enterprises
are looking into global ...
Published:
2007-03-07
-
Abstract:
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. (...)
Excerpt related to
global processes:
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
-
Abstract:
TradeBeam has been striving to distinguish itself by offering more than order and shipment tracking. It aims to improve the
management of core global trade activities: order, shipment, and financial settlement. (...)
Excerpt related to
global processes:
TradeBeam has been striving to distinguish itself by offering more than order and shipment tracking. It aims to improve the
management of core glo...
Published:
2005-06-07
-
Abstract:
In the long term, Eqos’s current stature and means may not be enough to maintain its competitive position against current
and potential competitors, especially those with significantly greater financial resources, name recognition, and other resources. (...)
Excerpt related to
global processes:
In the long term, Eqos’s current stature and means may not be enough to maintain its competitive position against current
and potential competitor...
Published:
2007-10-26
-
Abstract:
SSA Global seems to be doing some proper thinking while continuing to acquire new software companies. Recent unification
of its broadening collection of supply chain management (SCM) solutions under the SSA SCM brand and formation of a specialized
Strategic Solutions division--which also includes other e (...)
Excerpt related to
global processes:
SSA Global seems to be doing some proper thinking while continuing to acquire new software companies. Recent unification of
its broadening collect...
Published:
2004-09-15
-
Abstract:
Through its recently formed Strategic Solutions team, SSA Global might be showing that it is not just an ERP collector that
is living off milking its install base, but rather an extended enterprise applications provider that can appeal to both its
current and new users. (...)
Excerpt related to
global processes:
Through its recently formed Strategic Solutions team, SSA Global might be showing that it is not just an ERP collector that
is living off milking ...
Published:
2004-09-16
-
Abstract:
Retailers should aim at curbing traditional firefighting practices in favor of productive planning and collaboration with
customers. Retailers must take steps to reconcile these disparate solutions to improve their reaction time and gain maximum
leverage from their sourcing activities. (...)
Excerpt related to
global processes:
Retailers should aim at curbing traditional firefighting practices in favor of productive planning and collaboration with
customers. Retailers mus...
Published:
2006-06-28
-
Abstract:
Combining deep analytics with BI solution functionality, expanding in certain verticals, and by acquiring several well thought
out companies, have been key for SAS to further entrench itself in the market. (...)
Excerpt related to
global processes:
Combining deep analytics with BI solution functionality, expanding in certain verticals, and by acquiring several well thought
out companies, have...
Published:
2005-08-11
-
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. (...)
Excerpt related to
global processes:
Globalization, the Internet, and demand-driven supply networks are driving technology change. When it comes to supply chain
management, globalizat...
Published:
2006-02-09
-
Abstract:
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 (...)
Excerpt related to
global processes:
The appeal of global sourcing is understandable given the benefits of seemingly lower costs. But without discerning hidden
challenges and eliminat...
Published:
2007-08-06
-
Abstract:
To optimally complete the global trade cycle, a business must automate, track, and provide visibility to the entire global
trade management process to optimize its supply and distribution chains. (...)
Excerpt related to
global processes:
To optimally complete the global trade cycle, a business must automate, track, and provide visibility to the entire global
trade management proces...
Published:
2005-06-18