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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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inventory management manufacturing:
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:
By deliberately steering clear of too ambitious expansionist policies that have hindered so many smaller software companies
in the past, and by focusing on a handful of core markets, Intuitive has managed to keep itself on healthy track. (...)
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inventory management manufacturing:
By deliberately steering clear of too ambitious expansionist policies that have hindered so many smaller software companies
in the past, and by fo...
Published:
2004-06-24
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Abstract:
Read this guide to discrete ERP functions & features to determine which discrete ERP features are a high priority for your
manufacturing organization. This reference guide provides insight into the discrete manufacturing ERP features and functions
currently available on today’s market. It will help you (...)
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inventory management manufacturing:
Read this guide to discrete ERP functions & features to determine which discrete ERP features are a high priority for
your manufacturing organizati...
Published:
2010-02-25
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Abstract:
Spotlight on Pronto Software: Learn about Pronto’s history and market position, as well as its strengths, competitors, and
challenges. In this spotlight report, David Clark examines Pronto Software. Learn all about the product’s history and marketing
positioning, as well as its strengths, competitors (...)
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Spotlight on Pronto Software: Learn about Pronto’s history and market position, as well as its strengths, competitors, and
challenges. In this spo...
Published:
2010-06-16
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Abstract:
This is an examination of EMR Innovations' ProcessPro ERP solution. Companies can begin determining if it is worthwhile to
pursue a relationship with EMR Innovations by considering the selection criteria which are most supported by the vendor. We
ask the question, all things being equal, which modules ar (...)
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inventory management manufacturing:
This is an examination of EMR Innovations' ProcessPro ERP solution. Companies can begin determining if it is worthwhile
to pursue a relationship w...
Published:
2003-08-20
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Abstract:
This is an examination of Metasystems ERP solution. Companies can begin determining if it is worthwhile to pursue a relationship
with Metasystems by considering selection criteria, which are most supported by the vendor. We ask the question, all things
being equal, which modules contribute the most to th (...)
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inventory management manufacturing:
This is an examination of Metasystems ERP solution. Companies can begin determining if it is worthwhile to pursue a relationship
with Metasystems ...
Published:
2003-06-16
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Abstract:
Can an ERP system help in green supply chain management? Find out in this comprehensive report. Manufacturers are facing pressure
from regulators and customers to document their impact on the environment, including not only the simple carbon footprint,
but other gas emissions, discharges to waterways, lan (...)
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inventory management manufacturing:
Can an ERP system help in green supply chain management? Find out in this comprehensive report. Manufacturers are facing pressure
from regulators a...
Published:
2010-04-19
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Abstract:
Hiring the former APICS president to head its manufacturing industry efforts a year ago, the high profile acquisition of
renowned manufacturing ERP provider J.D. Edwards this summer, and most recently, the acquisition of demand flow and lean manufacturing
software solutions from JCIT, might indicate that (...)
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inventory management manufacturing:
Hiring the former APICS president to head its manufacturing industry efforts a year ago, the high profile acquisition of renowned
manufacturing ER...
Published:
2004-01-24
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PeopleSoft claims that its next major release, PeopleSoft 8, which is due in a few weeks time, will allay persistent perceptions
that PeopleSoft is still not a full-fledged player in manufacturing. (...)
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inventory management manufacturing:
PeopleSoft claims that its next major release, PeopleSoft 8, which is due in a few weeks time, will allay persistent perceptions
that PeopleSoft i...
Published:
2000-07-17
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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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inventory management manufacturing:
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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Abstract:
This is an examination of Pronto Software's ERP solution. By looking at how areas where the Pronto product fulfills a large
portion of selection criteria, companies can determine if it is worthwhile to pursue a relationship with Pronto. We ask the
question, all things being equal, which modules contribut (...)
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inventory management manufacturing:
This is an examination of Pronto Software's ERP solution. By looking at how areas where the Pronto product fulfills a
large portion of selection c...
Published:
2003-04-11
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Abstract:
SCT has announced more e-commerce offerings for the process industries, including an expanded vision for their iProcess.sct
solution called 'Collaboration in Process' which is based on recognition that process manufacturers and distributors will
increasingly go to market as members of competing commerce (...)
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inventory management manufacturing:
SCT has announced more e-commerce offerings for the process industries, including an expanded vision for their iProcess.sct
solution called 'Coll...
Published:
2001-04-30
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Abstract:
The PeopleSoft-J.D. Edwards merger was, in great part, about retaining the big five (or big four, or big three) seat and
the need to be bigger within shrinking market opportunities. The combined vendors should now a have solid foothold against
SAP and Oracle, particularly because one better-performing si (...)
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inventory management manufacturing:
The PeopleSoft-JD Edwards merger was, in great part, about retaining the big five (or big four, or big three) seat and the
need to be bigger wit...
Published:
2004-01-26
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Abstract:
Lean manufacturing practices are employed to some degree on almost every manufacturing floor, but many companies aren't realizing
the real benefits of lean by bringing lean to their front-office operations. Here are a few tips on lean office operations. (...)
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inventory management manufacturing:
Lean manufacturing practices are employed to some degree on almost every manufacturing floor, but many companies aren't
realizing the real benefit...
Published:
2009-01-07
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Abstract:
Intuitive is one of the vendors that have long attempted to mitigate the actual and perceived barriers to enterprise resource
planning (ERP) acceptance by smaller enterprises. (...)
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inventory management manufacturing:
Intuitive is one of the vendors that have long attempted to mitigate the actual and perceived barriers to enterprise resource
planning (ERP) accep...
Published:
2004-06-23
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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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inventory management manufacturing:
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:
Organizations today realize that although strategies focusing on outsourcing transportation, e-business and new distribution
models are important, these are all secondary in relation to what lies at the heart of any supply chain: INVENTORY. Although
firms have invested significantly in ERP and MRP syste (...)
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inventory management manufacturing:
Organizations today realize that although strategies focusing on outsourcing transportation, e-business and new distribution
models are important,...
Published:
2003-04-05
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Abstract:
Even before the mega merger, PeopleSoft had already set it sights on a bigger manufacturing presence. PeopleSoft’s acquisition
of mid-to-large ERP system developer J.D. Edwards this summer, and most recently demand flow and lean manufacturing software
solution from JCIT, might indicate some deep though (...)
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inventory management manufacturing:
Even before the mega merger, PeopleSoft had already set it sights on a bigger manufacturing presence. PeopleSoft’s acquisition
of mid-to-large ERP...
Published:
2004-01-27
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Abstract:
As the contest for the lower-end of the market intensifies, SAP is further honing a twofold strategy of promulgating its
mySAP All-in-One vertical offerings for the higher-end of the mid-market, while offering the SAP Business One product to appeal
to smaller enterprises with less complex processes. Soft (...)
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inventory management manufacturing:
As the contest for the lower-end of the market intensifies, SAP is further honing a twofold strategy of promulgating its mySAP
All-in-One vertical...
Published:
2004-05-07
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Abstract:
SCM vendors are adding best of breed solutions to ERP product suites and are aggressively marketing this new functionality.
The SCM market has been growing so strongly that where SCM was once viewed as a means to gain competitive advantage, companies
now see it as a necessary extension of an ERP system, (...)
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inventory management manufacturing:
SCM vendors are adding best of breed solutions to ERP product suites and are aggressively marketing this new functionality.
The SCM market has be...
Published:
2003-04-04