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Abstract:
Data integration is a key enabler for supply chain modernization. Competition is driving increased integration of the supply
chain, both due to direct cost pressures and to increased globalization. There can be little doubt that well implemented supply
chain integration saves labor costs and improves inv (...)
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Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
The worst is past for SoftBrands. However, the vendor must still deal with the problem of blending many formerly independent
organizations together, while figuring out how best to leverage their different technological and industrial strengths. (...)
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manufacturing application:
The worst is past for SoftBrands. However, the vendor must still deal with the problem of blending many formerly independent
organizations togethe...
Published:
2006-03-03
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Abstract:
To enable organizations to support lean and traditional manufacturing practices in a single system, Microsoft Dynamics AX
has incorporated lean manufacturing constructs into its package. Several case studies illustrate the use of kanbans in various
lean environments. (...)
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manufacturing application:
To enable organizations to support lean and traditional manufacturing practices in a single system, Microsoft Dynamics AX
has incorporated lean ma...
Published:
2009-03-09
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Abstract:
If you are not experiencing organizational stress in some of the areas where the benefits may occur, then perhaps a decision
to invest in supply chain management software should be postponed. If you do have some pain in one or more of these areas,
then you can follow the concepts in this article to unde (...)
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manufacturing application:
If you are not experiencing organizational stress in some of the areas where the benefits may occur, then perhaps a decision
to invest in supply c...
Published:
2001-07-13
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Abstract:
Managing constraints in any manufacturing or service environment can be difficult. But with the right tools, accurate data,
and a skilled user, a management team can manage the throughput of its constraints to support the goals of its company. (...)
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manufacturing application:
Managing constraints in any manufacturing or service environment can be difficult. But with the right tools, accurate data,
and a skilled user, a ...
Published:
2008-08-01
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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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manufacturing application:
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:
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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manufacturing application:
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:
Plex Online integrates with salesforce.com's Sales Cloud 2. TEC interviews Patrick Fetterman, vice president of marketing
at Plex Systems. In early 2011 Plex Systems announced that it has integrated its software-as-a-service (SaaS) enterprise resource
planning (ERP) product with salesforce.com’s Sales C (...)
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manufacturing application:
Plex Online integrates with salesforce.com's Sales Cloud 2. TEC interviews Patrick Fetterman, vice president of marketing
at Plex Systems. In early...
Published:
2011-01-28
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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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manufacturing application:
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:
The reality of today’s application environment is that no single application meets all of the needs of a business, or frequently
even the needs of a single business process, so multiple applications must work together to support business processes. (...)
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manufacturing application:
... About the Author. Jim Brown has over 15 years of experience in management consulting and application
software focused on the manufacturing industries. ...
Published:
2003-02-27
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Abstract:
This continues a reprint of the summary chapter from the book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Navision by Dr.
Scott Hamilton. (...)
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manufacturing application:
This continues a reprint of the summary chapter from the book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Navision by Dr. Scott
Hamilton.
Published:
2005-07-06
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Abstract:
Lean manufacturing constructs have been incorporated into the Microsoft Dynamics AX package, enabling firms to support lean
and traditional manufacturing practices in a single system. This primer covers the constructs for supporting many of the variations
in lean practices. (...)
Excerpt related to
manufacturing application:
Lean manufacturing constructs have been incorporated into the Microsoft Dynamics AX package, enabling firms to support lean
and traditional manufa...
Published:
2007-08-27
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Abstract:
The software as a service (SaaS) delivery model is here to stay, and most vendors have noticed. Recently, the endorsement
for SaaS in the realm of manufacturing enterprise resource planning has come from a veteran vendor and SaaS pioneer. (...)
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manufacturing application:
The software as a service (SaaS) delivery model is here to stay, and most vendors have noticed. Recently, the endorsement
for SaaS in the realm of...
Published:
2007-12-14
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Abstract:
Managers weighing an investment in software for supply chain face pressure to be right. Looking for a precise calculation
of ROI often results in making an uninformed decision. Part four discusses the difficulty in predicting the future. (...)
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manufacturing application:
Managers weighing an investment in software for supply chain face pressure to be right. Looking for a precise calculation
of ROI often results in ...
Published:
2001-07-18
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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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manufacturing application:
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:
Despite challenges, both SAP and Oracle will be formidable forces in the hosting space, because of their intimate application
knowledge, their infrastructure, organizational stability, and vast capital. However, SMEs should approach this decision with
due diligence. (...)
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manufacturing application:
Despite challenges, both SAP and Oracle will be formidable forces in the hosting space, because of their intimate application
knowledge, their inf...
Published:
2005-04-15
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Abstract:
As a provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) integrated workforce productivity solutions, we have seen many approaches
to distribution automation. Adding a warehouse management system is a logical option for many manufacturers, but this article
provides insight into another option: extending ERP d (...)
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manufacturing application:
As a provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) integrated workforce productivity solutions, we have seen many approaches
to distribution auto...
Published:
2009-08-05
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Abstract:
While enterprise applications solutions are moving closer to the plant floor, and plant-level systems are moving closer to
enterprise planning application functionality, these systems will not likely converge anytime soon, because they use different
technologies and have different user requirements. (...)
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manufacturing application:
While enterprise applications solutions are moving closer to the plant floor, and plant-level systems are moving closer to
enterprise planning app...
Published:
2008-03-28
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Abstract:
What are the prospects for SSA GT’s mostly iSeries-based empire in the making, now that the revived ERP vendor has recently
acquired three former competitors with their plethora of application products, and that it does not seem to be nearing the
satiation point yet? (...)
Excerpt related to
manufacturing application:
What are the prospects for SSA GT’s mostly iSeries-based empire in the making, now that the revived ERP vendor has recently
acquired three former ...
Published:
2002-12-11
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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 (...)
Excerpt related to
manufacturing application:
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