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As international competition becomes more intense and as national barriers for trade gradually reduce, the era of global
business is here to stay. Increasingly the difference between success and failure in the global marketplace will be determined
not by the sophistication of product technology or mark (...)
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Managing Global Supply Chain. Source: SIMSR. Document ...
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Published:
2010-03-11
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Globalization, rising costs, and high customer expectations create serious challenges in supply chain management (SCM). Given
these factors, transportation management now plays a key, strategic role in driving supply chain value. Learn how moving goods
quickly and predictably through the global supply ch (...)
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Best Practices in Transportation Management: Taming Global Supply Chain
Profitably. Source: QAD. Document Type: White Paper Description ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Corporations have drastically changed their global supply chain models over a short period. The market is also in the early
stages of migrating to data triggered finance, creating opportunities for banks and logistic companies to develop international
supply chain finance solutions. (...)
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global supply chain:
Corporations have drastically changed their global supply chain models
over a short period. The market is also in the early stages of migrating to...
Published:
2005-07-08
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Abstract:
When a global high tech manufacturer of desktop and portable PCs sought to reduce their inbound supply chain lead-time and
costs, they came to Optum for help improving their visibility to, and coordination with, inbound suppliers, and contract manufacturers.
Learn how it integrated partners and its syste (...)
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... Opt... High Tech Computer Manufacturer On-Boards Global Supply Chain
Partners, Increases Visibility and Coordinates Inbound Execution. ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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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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global supply chain:
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:
IBM and EXE Technologies today announced a global strategic relationship in which the two vendors will provide supply chain
customers with integrated solutions that will help them transform into e-businesses. These solutions will be initially targeted
to customers in the automotive, consumer packaged goo (...)
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global supply chain:
IBM and EXE Technologies today announced a global strategic relationship in which the two vendors will provide
supply chain customers with integra...
Published:
1999-11-17
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Supply Chain Collaboration: The Key to Success in a Global Economy. Download Free Technology Research White Papers Linked
To Supply Chain Collaboration. Outsourcing and global competition are forcing companies to transform their supply chains from
linear processes into adaptive networks. Communities of cu (...)
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global supply chain:
Supply Chain Collaboration: The Key to Success in a Global Economy. Download
Free Technology Research White Papers Linked To Supply Chain Collabora...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Beyond the operational efficiencies and cost savings of an improved product audit trail, standardized GS1 barcode labels
contribute to greater supply chain security by protecting against the entry of counterfeit products into a legitimate supply
chain. There are many complications to having fully conform (...)
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global supply chain:
5 Building Block Scenarios for Understanding the Challenge of GS1 Barcode Label Printing in Your Global Supply
Chain. Source: Loftware. ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
The dynamics of today’s global supply chain are changing rapidly because of volatile fuel costs, overseas wage increases,
security concerns, and global economic issues. In this environment, some US manufacturers are exploring ways to claim a competitive
advantage by bringing operations back to the US. (...)
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global supply chain:
The dynamics of today’s global supply chain are changing rapidly because
of volatile fuel costs, overseas wage increases, security concerns, and g... ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Effective supply chain management is vital for global manufacturers' and retailers' success. If TradeBeam GTM blueprint proves
successful, the time and money spent managing suppliers to ensure inventory levels are maintained will be optimized (...)
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global supply chain:
Effective supply chain management is vital for global manufacturers'
and retailers' success. If TradeBeam GTM blueprint proves successful, the tim...
Published:
2005-06-06
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Abstract:
In today's competitive engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing environment, procuring components on time and within budget
is crucial. With rising fuel costs and increased international trade, supply chain management software can help ETO organizations
get—and stay—ahead of the competition. (...)
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global supply chain:
In today's competitive engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing environment, procuring components on time and within budget
is crucial. With rising f...
Published:
2008-07-18
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Abstract:
Click Commerce recognizes that the SCM playing field is highly competitive and fragmented. However, it believes it will remain
competitive because its composite applications will create business process solutions that follow the current trend toward
integrated suites of best-of-breed applications. (...)
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global supply chain:
Click Commerce recognizes that the SCM playing field is highly competitive and fragmented. However, it believes it will remain
competitive because...
Published:
2006-05-08
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This article summarizes the findings from a study of why customers failed to attain the full value potential of their SCM
projects. Most SCM projects continue to focus much of their energy on technology implementations and simply pay lip service
to end-user training and executive alignment. Learn the (...)
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global supply chain:
This article summarizes the findings from a study of why customers failed to attain the full value potential of their SCM
projects. Most SCM proj...
Published:
2004-07-31
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Abstract:
The US Labor Department reported an increase in jobs in June and July ... but the manufacturing industry cut jobs for a third
month in a row. We are moving from a manufacturing economy to a supply chain economy. This article gives the big picture. (...)
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global supply chain:
The US Labor Department reported an increase in jobs in June and July ... but the manufacturing industry cut jobs for a third
month in a row. We...
Published:
2005-09-06
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Abstract:
Supply chain planning vendors have moved beyond enterprise planning to solutions that encompass the whole supply chain. Companies
like Kinaxis are using enterprise response management to manage events and responses as they occur and align results at the
point-of-action. (...)
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global supply chain:
Supply chain planning vendors have moved beyond enterprise planning to solutions that encompass the whole supply chain. Companies
like Kinaxis are...
Published:
2005-12-09
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Abstract:
Technology has advanced supply chain visibility beyond mere track and trace functions. Visibility can be used to manage supply
chain uncertainty, thereby preemptively troubleshooting problematic areas and reallocating resources to better meet the demands
of an enterprise. (...)
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global supply chain:
Technology has advanced supply chain visibility beyond mere track and trace functions. Visibility can be used to manage supply
chain uncertainty, ...
Published:
2005-11-09
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Abstract:
Today’s manufacturers face increasing global competition and complex manufacturing networks. Supply chain management provides
manufacturers with the needed visibility into their supply chain, as well as software solutions, to help give them a competitive
edge. (...)
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global supply chain:
Today’s manufacturers face increasing global competition and complex manufacturing networks. Supply
chain management provides manufacturers with t...
Published:
2008-04-11
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November 2, 1999 05:30 PM BARNEVELD, Netherlands and HERNDON, Va., Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Baan Company N.V., a global provider
of enterprise business solutions, today announced the release of two major new additions to its Supply Chain Solutions suite:
Baan Supply Chain Solutions Planner 2.0 for factory (...)
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global supply chain:
November 2, 1999 05:30 PM BARNEVELD, Netherlands and HERNDON, Va., Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Baan Company NV, a global provider
of enterprise busin...
Published:
1999-11-08
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Abstract:
Although Click Commerce is a thriving provider of on-demand supply chain management (SCM) solutions for a variety of worldwide
industries, it does have to face up to a variety of challenges, some of which are of its own making. (...)
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global supply chain:
Although Click Commerce is a thriving provider of on-demand supply chain management (SCM) solutions for a variety of worldwide
industries, it does...
Published:
2006-11-16
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Abstract:
For the past few weeks, all eyes (and hearts) have been on the devastation caused by the Indian Ocean Tsunami. What is needed
in a disaster like this is an "Instant Supply Chain"--ultra-rapid creation of a distribution network with coordination between
the many decentralized players. To meet these chall (...)
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global supply chain:
For the past few weeks, all eyes (and hearts) have been on the devastation caused by the Indian Ocean Tsunami. What is needed
in a disaster like ...
Published:
2005-01-28