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Abstract:
In a challenging economy, many companies focus cost-cutting on direct materials and capital spending rather than maintenance,
repair, and operations (MRO) supplies (also known as indirect materials). But an alternate concept allows you to implement
lean processes to create a high-efficiency MRO outsource (...)
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indirect materials:
... focus cost-cutting on direct materials and capital spending rather than maintenance,
repair, and operations (MRO) supplies (also known as indirect materials). ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Given ever-shorter product life cycles and companies' ever-increasing reliance on third parties to increase customer satisfaction,
the need for some form of supplier relationship management (SRM) category of software should not be questioned. (...)
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indirect materials:
Given ever-shorter product life cycles and companies' ever-increasing reliance on third parties to increase customer satisfaction,
the need for so...
Published:
2003-10-29
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Abstract:
Ariba will extend the capabilities of its B2B Commerce Platform by providing capabilities for buyers and sellers of direct
and indirect materials to negotiate, trade and collaborate. (...)
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indirect materials:
Ariba will extend the capabilities of its B2B Commerce Platform by providing capabilities for buyers and sellers of direct
and indirect materials ...
Published:
2000-07-13
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indirect materials:
... that will be described shortly. Purchases can be direct or indirect, depending on whether
they entail direct or indirect materials. ...
Published:
2009-07-10
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Abstract:
The Emptoris acquisition of Zeborg is both a wise offensive and defensive move since it combines the resources of two companies
that should focus on arguably growing e-sourcing/spend management opportunities. The companies have quite complementary product
offerings, industries of focus, and excellent cus (...)
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indirect materials:
The Emptoris acquisition of Zeborg is both a wise offensive and defensive move since it combines the resources of two companies
that should focus ...
Published:
2003-11-19
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indirect materials:
... Oldcastle Materials is an Atlanta-based federation of companies with 58 legal ...
your region/industry and about your approach to controlling indirect (non-payroll ...
Published:
2010-09-21
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indirect materials:
... is that PROACTIS is not involved in direct (manufacturing) materials sourcing and ...
region/industry and about your approach to controlling indirect (non-payroll ...
Published:
2010-10-05
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Abstract:
In this article, we examine capabilities of five top Supply Chain Management software vendors in several key areas of functionality:
material procurement planning, manufacturing planning and scheduling, distribution and transportation management, and inventory
management and warehousing. (...)
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indirect materials:
In this article, we examine capabilities of five top Supply Chain Management software vendors in several key areas of functionality:
material proc...
Published:
2002-03-14
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Abstract:
While Commerce One may still face serious ramifications after the breakup with SAP, its recently released Conductor composite
application platform may be yet another gamble for another lease of life. (...)
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indirect materials:
While Commerce One may still face serious ramifications after the breakup with SAP, its recently released Conductor composite
application platform...
Published:
2003-04-24
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i2 receives a great deal of criticism for delivering less than it sells, but remains the one SCM vendor most capable to realize
its vision. (...)
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indirect materials:
i2 receives a great deal of criticism for delivering less than it sells, but remains the one SCM vendor most capable to realize
its vision.
Published:
2000-08-29
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Abstract:
As vertical B2B marketplaces multiply like rabbits, i2 Technologies is nurturing a warren of its own. The latest addition,
FreightMatrix, may prove to be the most important introduction to date. (...)
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indirect materials:
As vertical B2B marketplaces multiply like rabbits, i2 Technologies is nurturing a warren of its own. The latest addition,
FreightMatrix, may pro...
Published:
2000-03-27
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QAD, one of the leading ERP vendors, announced a number of product and alliance initiatives prior to or during Explore 2000,
its annual user conference that took place in Nashville, TN from May 15 to May 17. We express our view regarding its latest
announcements and strategic direction. (...)
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indirect materials:
QAD, one of the leading ERP vendors, announced a number of product and alliance initiatives prior to or during Explore 2000,
its annual user confe...
Published:
2000-05-22
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Abstract:
P.J. Jakovljevic reviews Ariba's history and discusses its market with Dan Ashton, Senior Manager of Solutions Marketing for
Commerce Cloud Solutions. Ariba’s collaborative business commerce solutions focus on the basics: buying, selling, and managing
cash. Ariba’s cloud-based vision has grown a vast (...)
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indirect materials:
PJ Jakovljevic reviews Ariba's history and discusses its market with Dan Ashton, Senior Manager of Solutions Marketing
for Commerce Cloud Solutio...
Published:
2011-06-17
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Abstract:
Taking advantage of its rival Microsoft’s either reticence or satiation, Epicor recently acquired its long-term partner Clarus
for an almost next to nothing price to provide mid-market with a solid add-on e-procurement and, eventually, SRM value proposition
too. (...)
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indirect materials:
Taking advantage of its rival Microsoft’s either reticence or satiation, Epicor recently acquired its long-term partner Clarus
for an almost next ...
Published:
2002-12-04
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indirect materials:
... was founded in 1999 as a strategic sourcing software company, pioneering the use of optimization in strategic
sourcing of both direct and indirect materials. ...
Published:
2010-09-01
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Abstract:
There is nothing new in the fact that software partnerships do not last long. While Commerce One would face serious consequences
if there were a breakup with SAP, the bigger and better party would not be unscathed either. The partners may, therefore,
stay together, for the children's sake. (...)
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indirect materials:
There is nothing new in the fact that software partnerships do not last long. While Commerce One would face serious consequences
if there were a b...
Published:
2002-01-30
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Abstract:
There is nothing new in the fact that software partnerships do not last long. While Commerce One would face serious consequences
if there were a breakup with SAP, the bigger and better party would not be unscathed either. The partners may, therefore,
stay together, for the children's sake. (...)
Excerpt related to
indirect materials:
There is nothing new in the fact that software partnerships do not last long. While Commerce One would face serious consequences
if there were a b...
Published:
2002-01-30
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Abstract:
Finding Opportunity in Rising Fuel Costs: Strategies for Industrial Equipment Companies. Maximize your profits when fuel costs
increase. The rising price of fuel has set in motion a series of more profound changes for both consumers and industry. But
those companies that take comfort from the recent easi (...)
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indirect materials:
Finding Opportunity in Rising Fuel Costs: Strategies for Industrial Equipment Companies. Maximize your profits when fuel costs
increase. The risin...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
In anatomic terms, J.D. Edwards has been showing some muscles on top of its solid but unexciting ERP skeleton and XPI-based
connective tissue, chords and cartilages. (...)
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indirect materials:
In anatomic terms, JD Edwards has been showing some muscles on top of its solid but unexciting ERP skeleton and XPI-based
connective tissue, cho...
Published:
2002-01-16
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Abstract:
In anatomic terms, J.D. Edwards has been showing some muscles on top of its solid but unexciting ERP skeleton and XPI-based
connective tissue, chords and cartilages. (...)
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indirect materials:
In anatomic terms, JD Edwards has been showing some muscles on top of its solid but unexciting ERP skeleton and XPI-based
connective tissue, cho...
Published:
2002-01-16