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As raw material and energy costs skyrocket, it is essential that food processors understand and control the costs of production.
Unfortunately, many food manufacturers rely on inventory procedures that are peppered with disconnected technologies and inefficient
manual processes. Find out how you can avoi (...)
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How Food Manufacturers Can Protect Margins in Uncertain Times. ... Download <strong>How
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Published:
2010-03-11
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For chemical producers Akzo Nobel, managing a complex supply chain producing more than 2,000 chemical products was an extremely
complex task. Akzo Nobel decided to implement a multi-user sales and operations planning (S&OP) system that would be available
company wide. Increasing its forecast visibility r (...)
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Zemeter S&OP Helps Akzo Nobel Increase Margins and Evaluate Market Changes. Source: Supply Chain Consultants
(SCC). Document Type: Case ...
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2010-03-11
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Zilliant, a data-driven, price management software provider, aims to enable business-to-business companies to optimize revenue
and margins through decision support and automation software that delivers more effective discount guidelines, in-depth price
analytics, intelligent deal management, and successf (...)
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Zilliant, a data-driven, price management software provider, aims to enable business-to-business companies to optimize revenue
and margins through...
Published:
2007-06-06
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Abstract:
Zilliant, a data-driven, price management software provider, aims to enable business-to-business companies to optimize revenue
and margins through decision support and automation software that delivers more effective discount guidelines, in-depth price
analytics, intelligent deal management, and successf (...)
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margins:
Zilliant, a data-driven, price management software provider, aims to enable business-to-business companies to optimize revenue
and margins through...
Published:
2007-06-06
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Abstract:
Rapid convergence of communications, media and entertainment (CME) is driving telecom, cable, and content executives to seek
more creative means to garner long-term customer relationships. But how does one go from lofty goal to measurable results?
Customer value enhancement (CVE) is a predictive approach (...)
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Customer Value Enhancement: Linking Strategy and Operations for Better Loyalty and Margins. Source: SAP.
Document Type: White Paper ...
Published:
2010-09-01
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... mortgage and financial system meltdowns, volatile stock markets, declining durable (hard) goods orders,
dwindling physical product-based profit margins, and so ...
Published:
2010-03-16
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Abstract:
The drive towards private labels has many impacts on the industry. A consumer packaged goods manufacturer's business strategy
must recognize this and deal with the opportunities and threats it creates. (...)
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... Larger retailers have embraced store brands to increase their margins. ...
Retailers also experience higher margins on store brands. ...
Published:
2006-01-04
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How to Improve the Accuracy of your Forecasts. Get Advice Associated with the Accuracy of your Forecasts. Increased competition,
lower margins, and more customer demands mean that distributors have to provide better product availability and more services
with fewer profit dollars. To accomplish this, esti (...)
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How to Improve the Accuracy of your Forecasts. Get Advice Associated with the Accuracy of your Forecasts. Increased competition,
lower margins, and...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
In the food and beverage industry, the channel master makes final volume decisions and mostly controls the unit price, with
the manufacturer having limited power to increase or maintain prices. The only real variable the manufacturer does control
is cost. (...)
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In the food and beverage industry, the channel master makes final volume decisions and mostly controls the unit price, with
the manufacturer havin...
Published:
2006-11-01
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Abstract:
Compaq Computer told financial analysts it plans to start selling more of its computers directly to customers, and this time
the company says it means it. (...)
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... It is a dogfight, and iPaq will certainly help us in that regard both as an innovative product and increased
margins," Winkler told financial analysts Tuesday. ...
Published:
2000-03-01
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Abstract:
Compaq Computer told financial analysts it plans to start selling more of its computers directly to customers, and this time
the company says it means it. (...)
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margins:
... It is a dogfight, and iPaq will certainly help us in that regard both as an innovative product and increased
margins," Winkler told financial analysts Tuesday. ...
Published:
2000-03-01
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Abstract:
Rather than sticking to such outdated and speculative pricing practices as "cost plus" or "meet competition," Zilliant suggests
companies leverage data to determine how market price response varies, and use this holistic measure of price sensitivity
to optimize pricing. (...)
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Rather than sticking to such outdated and speculative pricing practices as "cost plus" or "meet competition,"
Zilliant suggests companies leverage...
Published:
2007-06-08
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Abstract:
In the food and beverage industry, the channel master makes final volume decisions and mostly controls the unit price, with
the manufacturer having limited power to increase or maintain prices. The only real variable the manufacturer does control
is cost. (...)
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margins:
In the food and beverage industry, the channel master makes final volume decisions and mostly controls the unit price, with
the manufacturer havin...
Published:
2006-11-01
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Abstract:
Planning & Allocation vs. Replenishment: When is Each the Best Strategy? Secure Documents and Other Software Dynamic System
to Use In Your Dynamic System of Planning & Allocation vs. Replenishment. Assortment optimization, pricing decisions,
and promotional activity fall flat if a product is not a (...)
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Planning & Allocation vs. Replenishment: When is Each the Best Strategy? Secure Documents and Other Software Dynamic System
to Use In Your Dyna...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Margins on profitable products and services erode as they become commoditized. And now, the same process is starting to happen
to the IT services market. To avoid the commoditization trap and distinguish their services from their competitors, managed
services providers (MSPs) need to develop a two-pronge (...)
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Margins on profitable products and services erode as they become commoditized. And now, the same process
is starting to happen to the IT services ... ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
If service parts and service personnel management are well managed, manufacturers can significantly improve their profits
from service operations. This will lead in turn to significant overall profit margins. (...)
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If service parts and service personnel management are well managed, manufacturers can significantly improve their profits
from service operations....
Published:
2006-08-15
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... the software application. When making decisions on margins, the idea here is to account
for all major profit drivers, such as to. ...
Published:
2009-01-23
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Abstract:
Read this in-depth report from TEC Analyst P.J. Jakovljevic to find out why supplier management is crucial. In its recent
report, Shifting C-level Business Priorities as the Recovery Takes Hold, Saugatuck Technologies claims that top business priorities
are returning to a pattern more consistent with a gr (...)
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Read this in-depth report from TEC Analyst PJ Jakovljevic to find out why supplier management is crucial. In its recent report,
Shifting C-level ...
Published:
2010-11-12
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Abstract:
The key to capitalizing on advanced inventory management. Find the software information you're being after. No obligation
ever! Today’s distributors have an opportunity to drive performance to new levels by investing in advanced inventory management.
These companies can expect to increase inventory visi (...)
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The key to capitalizing on advanced inventory management. Find the software information you're being after. No obligation
ever! Today’s distributor...
Published:
2010-03-11
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... characteristics. Much like Fisher’s functional products, staples (eg, white underwear) have steady, year-round
demand and low margins. ...
Published:
2009-05-12